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    Heat Exchanger with AGA and heat pump

    Hi All I have a client asking whether they can still use the AGA to heat rads once the air source heat pump is in. I think it is possible using a heat exchanger so the low pressure AGA and high pressure heat pump systems don't connect. I've seen it done on biomass systems but wonder what the...
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    soil stack adaptor query

    Hi Oracles of all things plumbing, I have to replace a cast iron soil stack which is simple enough, done a few up here in Scotland, however, client wants to retain the 3" toilet waste as he does not want an enlarged hole making in a newly rendered wall, which 110 to 75mm fitting is best? trying...
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    Draining ACV unvented Cylinder

    Hi Guys, has anyone come across the ACV cylinders, my client has SLE-160 in the loft and there is no drain off boss.. The cold inlet is on the top next to the hot outlet. I need to replace the immersion element located at the bottom of the tank. MI is not helpful. Possibly looking at...
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    What are you using to move external oil boilers

    I would like to know what you guys use to move external oil boilers into position. Due to covid my supplier was unable to deliver a boiler recently so i collected it myself with a trailer. The boiler was loaded onto trailer with forks and when I arrived at the property I had to negotiate the...
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    Is This TRV or Pump issue

    Hi Guys, got called out to look at a noisy rad and this is what i found, see attached vid clip, or not... sound is pulsed rapid tapping all single panel rads are making the noise to some degree and at first I thought it was due to no anti vibration clips fitted. Fitted clips to one that seems...
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    cast iron waste issue

    hi guys, I have a customer that has a downstairs loo that is too close to the wall for their comfort. They would like me to angle the loo to give them more leg room. Went round with a 4" flexi to find an ancient 3" bore cast iron pipe connected with a macfit. I have spent ages trying to find...
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    Large bore waste pipe cracked

    hi guys, got called out to local cafe regarding leaking waste pipe. took 32mm pipe, 40mm pipe, solvent weld, compression fittings, elbows, tees and couplings, got to job and bugger me if it ain’t 60mm pipe that has cracked on a tee in the most awkward place. Everything is fitted with solvent...
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    Plumber wannabe in West Berkshire

    Hi All, I am ex forces weapons engineer currently working as prod manager for engineering firm in west Berkshire. I have 30 years mech eng under my belt and am seriously considering career change as my job is evolving into data input clerk. I have had experience of pipe fitting and plumbing...
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