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    Unusual boiler trip 24i junior?

    I've got an issue with an ageing worcester 24i junior. It seems to run fine but often trips RCD just after using HW. I couldn't find an issue but checked and cleaned all contacts and checked terminations in socket and plug (it is a caravan if that makes a plug ok IDK?) It's definitely...
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    Advice on DIY heatpipes

    I don't understand what your trying to do here. I've tried...?
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    Ideal condense help pls

    I've got a problem with an ideal combi (shock I know) recently the condense keeps backing up despite pipe being clear. It's not got the best fall but I have fiddled and it's now atleast horizontal into wall. I think its back pressure in drain causing airlock in pipe as that could explain how its...
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    Replace Bathroom Suite (DIY)

    I don't do bathrooms, I just don't enjoy it. Surprisingly very little plumbing involved when all considered. Come to think of it it's a bit like expecting an electrician to casualy also fit kitchens. Time it went the same way as leadwork imo🙂
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    Replace Bathroom Suite (DIY)

    Hi, A bathroom is a big job to take on and needs a fair amount of subtle expertise to ensure it lasts - good luck! shower feeds usually 150mm apart Extract through wall or ceiling ducted to sofits. Take care fitting and sealing bath, regardless of fitting system I would always have bath sat on...
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    Boiler service tips and advice

    Hi guys, looking for some advice on servicing as im a bit behind and tend to take a more holistic approach to it (although im sure thats not detailed in and regs). I'm looking for real world talk here not regurgitated textbook paragraphs. I'll start. I do my tightness test then my letby...
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    Baxi 400/600 materials issue?

    I've recently noticed some of the 'new' baxi boilers' cases going a bit yellow and am concerned that they're not UV stable and are going to start crumbling sooner or later. Replacing a condense elbow today that has turned into what I can only describe as plasticine has only added to my concerns...
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    Favorite rad sizing tool?

    Does anyone have a favorite rad sizing app or site? I've used a few but they seen to vary and many are quite clunky. Any out there with decent accuracy, a whole house report would be amazing too...
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    Going mad about system boiler efficiency - HELP!

    I'm a Worcester man. Hello! Anyone still there?.... I tried viessmann to up the efficiency and altho the boiler was nice, I couldn't live with their stupid vicare stat and lack of control and I'm a big believer in matched controls. I like the Worcester easycontrol (in essence) and the ability to...
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    Awkward ideal classic boiler replacement - help pls

    Hi, I'ts been a while but its time to call on you guys for some help and payback with a peppering of advice across the forum. I've got your typical ideal classic replacement: side exit flue small high cupboard Etc. I'm looking at regular boiler replacement and would normaly go for a baxi 600...
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    Radiators under windows still?

    Hi, I've seen and heard several people actively discouraging fitting rads under windows with some claiming it as a 'last resort'. I get their logic but I think its misplaced. I still reccomend placing under windows as I want to eliminate draughts and believe that having the air curtain and heat...
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    Powerflush machine purchase

    I normally hire a machine however I'm getting to the stage where I should look at getting my own but f#@k me they're expensive! I thought 'well I'm a plumber and a half decent engineer why not make my own...?' (Probably because it's too much bother) It seems a vertical centrifugal pump with a...
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    Service forms and landlords certs

    Hi boys (and girls🤭) As I'm at home today twiddling my thumbs. I want to make some bespoke service forms that are more usefull to customers with branding and some sneaky additional services greyed out to prompt sales for balancing and dosing etc. Are there set guidelines for say landlords certs...
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    Baxi, spying on engineers.

    Halfway through changing a hydraulic block on a greenstar 28i junior I got a call from the baxi rep. That can't be a coincidence!...? Bit late now but how are you supposed to get the clip back on that flow sensor assembly 🤬 I grind the clip tips down to a flat and work in with grips but I know...
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    LPG injector size?

    Maybe I'm being a bit lazy but can anyone help me with the output of jets/nozzles by size on LPG at around 30mb? Its not thrilling but I'm looking at some redneck style testing on campervan ventilation requirements (BS EN 721 clause 6, if anyone's as bored as me).
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    23mm overflow?

    Put a boiler in this week and positioned it nicely to use the old condense thats run behind plasterboard but ended up snapping it if at the elbow, no probs I'll cut a neat hole and connect onto the pipe with an elbow. WTF is 23mm overflow! I can't get anything on it, too tight for mechanical...
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    Best way to find invisible leak?

    Got a leak (I think) in a concrete floor. No visible signs so trying to think of the best way to find it. So far considered damp meter, UV dye, IR camera. Any advice on the best way to locate it would be great 👍
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    Ecotec plus losing water?

    Hi guys, any ideas on my pressure problem? Friends boiler keeps loosing pressure, went out today to check the usual suspects (expansion,prv,system leaks, heat exchanger) but didn't find any issues. stopped for a chat for about an hour and checked system pressure when boiler was up to temp - all...
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    Low min output / high range modulation?

    Hi, I've not been on for a while but I could do with some help if you can. I've a combi boiler to fit in a small anex, I dont reckon it needs much more than 3-4Kw. Would be nice to fit a boiler that is well suited and so I want a combi that will modulate down to around 3Kw (like a 10:1...
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    Combi with two showers

    I've a customer who's keen on a combi to replace their existing regular boiler and copper cylinder, I've seen that worcester cdi's (and probably others) say suitable for 2 showers but I've still always advised against combi's with multiple showers. How plausible is it and why wouldn't a similar...
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