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    Another suspected gas leak..

    Just saw this on the news in Callendar - One of the many reasons Gas is not something anyone can have a go at. BBC News - Two in hospital after Callander gas explosion
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    Viessman Biomass Training

    I'm going down to Telford on the Viessmann Vitoligno course on Tuesday. Anybody been? or going?
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    Training grants (in Scotland)

    One for the Scots amongst us. Sorry I don't know if there's one for other England, Wales or Ireland. Flexible Training Opportunities - Skills Development Scotland You can apply for up to £500 (ex VAT) funding for certain courses by applying on the above link. I've recently received help for...
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    Worcester 42CDi Gas Rate

    This is doing my head in, Im trying to calculate a new gas pipe run as the numpty who installed it used 22mm pipe on about a 25m run. So I've got the MI's out to check the gas rate, heat input etc and they say 4.4m3/hr and max kw of 42. Now this doesn't add up in my head as 4.4m3/hr works out as...
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    Vaillant eCOTEC external control wiring connections

    Didn't know where to post this but if anyone is installing a "new" ecotec pro/plus then this may help if you are connecting an external room stat/ programmable room stat.
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    Warranty engineer telling stories?...

    Had a customer complain of no hot water / heating with their 6 month old Ecotec plus 837. I popped over and had a look, seized pump, stripped it out and it was sticking. The water quality (to me) was ok, no bits in the casing, the TF1 was cleaned and had a caught a little sludge but nothing...
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    Vokera Compact 24

    Tearing my hair out with this one, intermittent lockout (solid red) at various points during the day, resets ok and can run for hours before locking out again. Checked the venturi, aps and probe. Changed the primary thermistor and changed the gas valve as the main solenoid was buzzing. Thought I...
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    CES .. We dont do service contracts btw!!!

    Just had the umpteenth call / argument / threat of legal action / knee-capping today. Apparently I have been taking payment for breakdown cover for the last five years, as it turns out its not me, its Carilion Energy Services.. but try explaining that to someone who doesn't want to listen and...
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    Honeywell Controls

    Morning, Just a bit of a rant about Honeywell, I usually don't have a problem with their controls but recently Ive had a few programmers that were faulty and totally screwing with my thought process. Has anyone had any problems or have I just been unlucky? One was a sundial rf2 pack 3 whilst the...
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    Kibosh Emergency Pipe repair

    Just been reading about this guys invention for a temporary pipe repair. Kibosh - emergency pipe repair Looks quite good, might keep one in the van for when I cut through the central heating pipes with my ripsaw! lol
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    Turbomax 282E Hot water

    Had a job during the week, customer had only lukewarm water at taps and shower, had a quick look and diverter valve ordered up as CH pipes were hot when HW was being called for. Changed DV and tested, all appeared to be ok. Now woke up to email saying that they tried running a bath last night...
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    Programmable Room Stat with Lock feature

    Anyone got any recommendations for a decent wireless programmable room stat that can be locked to stop tampering? I'm quoting for zoning an old system in a social club and they want to use programmable stats, I usually use Honeywell but I cant find one that I can lock. Any suggestions...
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    Head Scratcher...

    Ok, Im a bit bamboozled with this one Little old lady has a WB Greenstar 24i Junior fitted with a MT10RF Programmer & Stat. It was fitted by BG a few years ago and Ive been out to it twice now with an intermittant fault. She turns the stat down to 5 at night so that it doesn't burn gas...
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    New Baxi's

    OK Gasman Where are ya? lol Saw the new Baxi Netatec combi being punted in Plumbcenter. Anyone got opinions on it yet? Good or Bad? Ive got a boiler swap to do and was thinking of trying it out. Cheers
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    Company trying to sell contract work.

    Just had an email from this crowd. Offering maintenance contract work for fees. Its probably been punted around a bit but i thought I would just mention it in case anyone didn't know. the email reads: Due to our national contractual obligations and demands, we are required to implement a gas...
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    Just completed BPEC Heat pump course.. now what??

    Ok, I thought Id bite the bullet and get involved with renewables before I get left behind, so I enrolled in the BPEC Heat pump course which I completed yesterday. Its MCS accredited and I know that there will be a huge outlay coming up, but what is actually the best course of action to take...
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