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  1. J

    boiler fault finding information

    some good stuff in here for anyone who's interested, some basic stuff as well though, but might come in handy. The Technicians Handbook
  2. J

    meter pressure absorption

    we talk about a possible 4mb loss across the meter at max capacity. So if the meters at it's 6m3 capacity, ie there's a 42cdi, range cooker, fire etc do you think it's possible to really lose 4mb due to pressure absorption Has anyone ever measured a 4mb loss ?
  3. J

    installing standard efficiency boilers

    I was in the suppliers the other day and they were telling me that there best selling boiler is the vokera compact se, he said by along way too. it's a stack em high and sellem cheap sort of a place, so he's not caring what he's selling as long as there selling :shades_smile: my question is, do...
  4. J

    hitachi circular saw half price

    i see tradepoint are selling hitachi circular saws for £39.50 + vat they even come with a carry case and a blade, gotta be a great buy if your in the market for one this is the one there selling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA-Bp9iaBTM
  5. J

    uk stops all smart meter installations

    i see all smart meter installations in the uk,both gas & electric, have been stopped due to serious health & medical conditions Corporate criminality UK stops all smart meter installations looks like those smart meters are not as smart as was first thought :sad:
  6. J

    DIY Power flush unit

    lol, it's known as a glesca kiss up here keefy, it usually works a treat too, hahaha
  7. J

    let by + gas leak

    Afternoon all, a wee experiment for you all to try you'll need the tools shown in the picture above connect your manometer to the meter and set gauge to 10mb as if doing a let by test, now create a small gas leak, I've used the bellows with it's valve slightly open to do this, now you...
  8. J

    i'm too pretty to work

    i thought i'd heard it all with peoples excuses for not being able to work, what about this for an excuse, lol London woman Laura Fernee says she's 'too attractive' to work | Business News | Business and Finance News | | Perth Now
  9. J

    combined wc & wash hand basin

    seen this in b&q today i suppose it might be useful if your on a water meter or if space is a problem, not sure about the looks though
  10. J

    manometer pressure relief valve

    anyone used one of these Anton APRV pressure relief valve looks like a good idea to me, but £35, who they kiddin, the robbing brass- tards. so always one for innovation, i thought i'd make my own, here's one i made earlier just a brass tee with an old test nipple soldered into the...
  11. J

    gas valve or solenoid

    i rarely do breakdown work, usually only installs. got a call from a good customer, so thought i'd help him out old baxi wm 60/3 rs with green button 4700e gas valve like this initially boiler would'nt fire up, but after turning on/off a few times it fired up but then would'nt turn off, even...
  12. J

    any boiler serviced for £29.99

    this advert is in our local paper any boiler service for £29.99 + vat times are hard, as we all know, but he must be desperate. it's people like this, that are driving prices down imo
  13. J

    Boilersuit or work trousers

    Tradesmen nowadays seem to favour work trousers rather than a boilersuit. i'am from the old school though, always wear a boilersuit, i reckon it keeps you cleaner, it's warmer in the winter and it looks more professional. Is it just me, or am i missing out, Are work trousers...
  14. J

    plumbing forum wont work with android tablet

    i've just bought an asus android tablet & cant get the plumbing forum on it, all i get is a blank screen. i can get the tilers forum and the electricians forum no problem. do i need this tapatalk app thing for it to work, it's strange how the other forums work alright. The touch screen is...
  15. J

    how accurate is a flow cup ?

    flow cups maybe convenient but are they accurate. can you read of say 9.8l or 11.5l and know for sure it is exactly 9.8l or 11.5l.
  16. J

    can phil the power make it 16

    Not long now to the start of the pdc world darts at the Ally pally. Who's gonna win this year, taylor, lewis or the flying scotsman gary anderson?. i've got me kerry oot in & i'll be cheering on gary anderson. It always makes great viewing at this time of year, or if your not into darts, you...
  17. J

    combi to combi £800 fitted

    This advert has been in our local newspaper for a few weeks now It surely can't be done for these prices.
  18. J

    Plumbers no longer required

    Did you hear the latest news, due to recession people are cutting down on hot water usage & doing without baths/ showers. The dirty brass-tards. I know times are hard but how much are they gonna save doing this. I think i'll look for another line of work now.
  19. J

    flue liner for timber frame properties

    Anyone know where you can get purpose made flue liners . 4" boiler flues need a 6" liner. Tryed a few merchants but no joy. Ended up making one out of sheet metal. Would be alot easier if you could buy them.
  20. J

    system boiler change

    pricing this job at the moment, need to know if a heating system has no cylinder stat & only 1 2 port valve on heating side, do i need to price for extra 2 port & cylinder stat. been mainly installing combi so not sure.
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