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  1. Simon F

    pipe sizing for DN20

    I am looking to do a job with corrugated pipe. The stuff in plumbfix is a good price. The info given is that the internal diameter is 21.12mm I know that 22mm is on the same chart as copper, but is the DN20 less? I can only find a chart for DN22 (Tracpipe) Has anyone got this or is it classed...
  2. Simon F

    Ideal logic 12 rear flue repair

    Am I right in thinking that to get the flue out of this boiler, the boiler needs lifting of the wall to acces the support bracket. The flue is connected to this, there is no other way of getting to the flue?? it is currently dripping at the seal/conection in the back of the boiler.
  3. Simon F

    can a log burner be fitted in a bedroom??

    went to price for an install today. when I get there surprised to find it was to be fitted in the bedroom! there is sufficient height on the chimney although I think the hearth would be an issue ( timber floor) I dont want it, but anyway forget the 'why' is it allowed? I dont remember ever...
  4. Simon F

    potterton suprima, boiling + lock out

    about 6 months ago I looked at this boiler, customer said the pipes were banging and then cut out. assumed pump was sticking, reset boiler turned on tested pump seemed ok, left it at that. today had same issue, boiling and cut out. pump was 6m on setting 3! all I had was a 5m so I fitted it...
  5. Simon F

    Halstead combi, spark but going to lock out

    halstead combi finest gold 47-333-07 getting a spark but failing to fire up, going to lock out after 3 attempts. faulty gas valve?? no gas pressure at burner whilst sparking possible fault with diverter valve, water has been temperamental but is improved by firing heating up. ( before...
  6. Simon F

    glow-worm G.C. No. 41-047-71 38hxi heat exchanger

    I replaced the pump on this boiler a few months back. It was cutting out, flow a lot hotter than return, radiators not performing well, figured a circulation issue. The new pump did help no longer going to lock out, but there is still an issue, fires up temp rises about 10 degrees quite...
  7. Simon F

    boiler position in shower room

    I am looking at swapping a combi fitted in a shower room. What is the deal with the zoning, which zones are ok or not? from the shower it is zone 3, but there is a basin that probably would mean the bottom corner of the boiler is in zone 2. I said I would get back but felt that a cupboard would...
    • Simon F
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    • boiler room shower
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Boilers
  8. Simon F

    twin wall to extend masonry chimney?

    For a log burner, I know it is possible to use twin wall flue to carry on from a brick chimney that has been shortened to below the roof. A plate/adapter to fix to the masonry and go from flexi liner to twin wall then through the roof. Flue liner adapter plate (6 inch) - Twin wall flue - Twin...
  9. Simon F

    pressure at inlet with a zero governor

    http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/gas-safe-register-forum-public-forum/66714-operating-pressure-appliance.html I agreed with the point TB made in the above post about not getting an accurate reading due to the gas being fanned in rather than just the gas pressure doing the job, but no one else...
  10. Simon F

    fitting a toilet seat bidet??

    I have been asked to fit a bidet that is integral to the toilet seat. It was all new to me, but had a look online and all seems OK. It is a bio bidet, WRAS approved to connect to mains. http://www.pdshygiene.com/downloads/Bio_Bidet_Manual.pdf anyway has anyone fitted one before, any issues...
    • Simon F
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    • fitting toilet
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Boilers
  11. Simon F

    Another email offering work for a charge, CMS

    got this email today, slightly different wording to some of the other similar ones. a different name again, but all seeming to originate in scotland the money required up front for this one is a "deposit" and change out of the £2K. Dear Sirs, CMS Ltd have an...
  12. Simon F

    50 cans of leak spray £5

    just been looking at joblot stuff on flea bay..:deal: saw these cans of leak spray, collection from Birmingham. worth watching for anyone closer than me, otherwise i would've kept it a secret. Job Lot of 50 Cans of PH Gas Leak Detector Spray - Plumbers - Collection Only | eBay
  13. Simon F

    Wanted: Some cheap bits of PVC overflow pipe, for a DIY project! I'll buy your scrap!

    Re: Wanted: Some cheap bits of PVC overflow pipe, for a DIY project! I'll buy your sc the advice was given in your previous post to use overflow pipe. rather than looking online, best to go to your local plumbers merchant tell them what you are trying to do and see what...
  14. Simon F

    another wind up or DIY job??

    http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/central-heating-forum/41090-dhw-boiler-keeps-coming-off.html started being a bit offensive but asking for help, now starting to not add together right!
  15. Simon F

    fixing boiler on insulation?

    in the process of doing a new boiler thats being moved to the loft. when I first looked at the job the loft wall was just breeze block, the owner has now put insulation on the wall, its a 2" foam with foil on both sides. the guy is an engineer of some sort and has provided some cut off steel...
  16. Simon F

    replacing powermax 155x with intergas combi ? ?

    been asked to quote for fitting an Intergas boiler. old guy on the phone, turned up thinking it would be a basic easy swap. the road has a load of OAP bungalows so thought it would be one of those. turns out to be in the block of flats opposite, guy opens a cupboard door to show me the existing...
  17. Simon F

    new email offering work at a price

    Had an email today from Jack Foster one stop safety maintenance UK LTD usual stuff looking for gas engineers in your area, got work waiting etc scroll down the page to the part where is ask for money 2 levels offered, budget at £1950 next level for £2225
  18. Simon F

    flue's in voids

    checked a boiler today at a flat for an old neighbour of mine who is renting the flat out. it's a ground floor flat with two flats above, glow worm hideaway open flue. I advised him before looking that the law is changing soon and there might well be an issue with the flue and access to it. the...
  19. Simon F

    DIYer worried about his DIY plumbing

    Hello Tom, if it was leaking enough to bring the ceiling down your mum would have phoned you by now! by all means check the fitting but if its dry stop worrying. don't be tempted to give it another tighten "just to be sure" because as said earlier by quigley you can over tighten and then you...
  20. Simon F

    opening cold tap has effect on boiler

    I think I read a similar thread on this but can't find it. glowworm combi, turn on a cold tap and most times the fan ( I think fan just from listening ) runs for a minute or so. is this just a glitch that sometimes happens? is the solution simply to fit a check valve on the cold feed, if so...
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