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  1. plumb_know

    Help identifying this valves please

    I need to replace 2 of these valve bodies & head but never come across them before, the TRV threads into the radiator thread not sure if I can remove TRV valve body from TRV and this will fit thread of radiator. Customer doesn't want to replace the radiators as they are unique seat type...
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    preventing air ingress & pumping over when moving pump by boiler

    have moved a pump by new boiler so could wire for pump overrun as no live in airing cupboard, but now I am worried about air ingress into the system as system is under negative pressure. Anyone got any tricks to help prevent this?? or know how to get pump over to airing cupboard without...
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    Decommissioning cylinder coil on wet solar system

    Hello Everyone, I have customer with solar that doesn't seem to be working so only gets 1/2 a tank of hot water which is heated by the central heating system. She can't find a company to come out and service the wet solar system and she is looking at getting loft conversion in the future will...
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    open vented soil pipe

    doing a new build, built between 2 existing properties. From my study days i seem to recall that only 1 in every 3 properties need to be open vented soil stack and the property at the end of the drain line. Is this correct or have i made this up. i have tried sourcing the answer online but cant...
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    crimp & Press fittings

    I have taken the plunge and invested in crimp system for a new build house we are doing, seems ok but i now need to get copper fittings and wondered if anyone know where best to get them for a good price??? Would like to use this a lot more, but need to get fitting prices down
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    heating engineer wages

    Hi Everyone, we are trying to hire good heating engineers and just wondering what gas safe engineers in the south east are expecting to be paid. our position is PAYE with pension scheme offered, van, uniform, tablet etc provided. monday to friday 7:30am-5pm (obviously this is plumbing so times...
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    glowworm flexicom 15hx

    Hi Everyone, Have customer with a glowworm flexicom 15hx which has small hole in thebottom of the plastic sump, but i cant find this part and only the whole heat engine. Is this right?? has anyone replaced just the sump on these?? Thanks
  8. plumb_know

    PLUMBER & GAS ENGINEER REQUIRED

    Growing plumbing & heating company based near maidstone in kent, looking for reliable and experienced gas safe heating engineer & plumber/heating engineer. van, uniform, PAYE & pension provided plumber 30-32k per annum - mon-fri gas engineer 38-40k per annum - mon-fri send me a message if...
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    Delay timer for heating pump

    HI everyone, installed new ideal heat only boiler in replacement for dead potterton suprima, flushed system when boiler fitted, s plan system with bypass in working order, all works ok until circuits shut off then boiler over heats. pump overrun not provided on ideal logic and pump in airing...
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    Eco tec plus combi

    Done service on eco tec plus - all working on leaving. Next evening get a call to say now F70 & F42 fault codes coming up. Which say incorrect part fitted or not set up, only thing I replaced was combustion door gasket. Apart from that just gave it clean and done safety checks as normal...
  11. plumb_know

    solar panels with unvented cylinders

    Hi everyone, I am qualified to work on unvented cylinders but have no experience with solar panels. I have a customer which has a leaking unvented cylinder with solar coil attached. am i legally allowed to replace the cylinder,is their regulations with solar? if so, is it easy to drain the...
  12. plumb_know

    Kohler freestanding bath

    HI everyone, I am trying to remove a Kohler freestanding bath which is to be refitted later but it is secured at the base with what looks like catches. I have not come across these before and cant figure how to release them so i can lift the bath. I have taken some pictures as best as i can...
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    kent based company looking for plumber

    We are a small business based in west malling, kent. We are looking for Experienced plumbing engineer to join our team on a self employed basis (non Smoker preferred), we will supply uniform, van & tools (except hand tools). MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE in reactive maintenance and working in private...
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    Valliant Eco tec combi HE - heating issue

    Hi everyone, I have an issue with Valliant eco tec combi, tenant complaining heating is coming on sometimes when programable wired room stats (danfoss) are up to temperature. Typically when i attend it is always working fine so intermittent fault. I replaced both room stats for first measure...
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    Experienced plumbing engineer required !!

    We are a small business based in west malling, kent. We are looking for Experienced plumbing engineer to join our team on a self employed basis (non Smoker preferred), we will supply uniform, van & tools (except hand tools). Pay dependant on experience, Must have public liability insurance...
  16. plumb_know

    Boilermate boiler pump replacement

    Hi Everyone, Replaced boilermate boiler flow/return pump yesterday as old one was fried but just used a standard grundfos ups3 as seen people say standard pumps are ok to use for boiler & heating circuit of boilermate, customer says heating demand is constantly on now. I just wanted to check...
  17. plumb_know

    flueless gas fire installation advise

    Hi Everyone, I have customer who would like a flueless gas fire installed in a conservatory, but i have no where do put in a permanent vent all walls are internal except one which has big doors & supporting pillars which i cant drill though. But the extension has glass roof with permanent...
  18. plumb_know

    worcester 38CDI pressure drops to 0 when shower run

    Hi Everyone, Customer has worcester 38cdi that keeps going up to 4bar pressure, i replaced the expansion vessel as no pressure & water out of shrader, i also checked the expansion pipe for debris & replaced AAV as was not working. week has passed and customer has said gauge gone back to 4bar...
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    Potterton gold :(

    Hi Everyone, Potterton gold Heat only driving me mad, would appreciate if anyone has any ideas on this one as boiler cutting out after 10-15secs. Phoned baxi 4 times but nothing seems to be working. Called to boiler not firing, Fault code on LEDS is ignition lockout. Take cover of burner and...
  20. plumb_know

    potterton suprima replacement

    Hi Everyone, Any one know of a good replacement for potterton suprima dimensions wise. got to to replace one 3 stories up so ideally would like to reuse existing flue hole and is fitted in kitchen cupboard, these boilers being very small dimensions i find it hard to find one which retro fits...
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