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  1. W

    Very old high level cistern refurb

    Anyone had much luck putting new parts into a cistern like this? Ideally want to take out all the old rusy gumph inside and put in new syphon, inlet and high level chain pack but not sure if it will fit/work. Customer wants to keep the old cistern and paint the outside when done. Thanks
  2. N

    Water level in toilet cistern rising despite being set

    Hi. We have a B&Q toilet system (see attached picture) and have an issue where tge water level rises despite adjusting the screw rod. Example..... I set it at bedtime last night and the level filled to the line, then this morning it was flushed and when filling again it goes too high and stops...
  3. Bogart

    High level WC

    The gaffer has decreed we should get a high level wc to replace the downstairs one. For a change I actually concur with her that it would look nice. They seem, like most things, to vary wildly in price. Is there anything I should specifically look for in the specs or any particular make who are...
  4. P

    Private Plumbing (6035 Level 2) course in Surrey/London

    Hello to all, Thanks in advance to any help or comments you can offer me. I’m a 29 year old lad who has been working in a small firm, mainly doing groundworks / extensions / full refurbishments. I have no previous trade qualifications. I have recently been looking to get involved in studying...
  5. I

    Is commercial plumbing a good move for a level 2 plumbing & heating diploma trained adult going through a career change?

    I am currently going through a career change to be a plumbing and heating engineer. I have completed a year long plumbing and heating diploma level 2 at college and have signed up with a assessor at the college. It has been hard to find a placement as most plumbers either don't want the...
  6. W

    How to get work after nvq level 2

    Hello, could someone talk to me about how hard is it to get work while doing your nvq level 2? How hard is it to find someone willing to take you on? What's the best way to go about finding work? And if i get taken on how long will i have to work before i earn decent money. Im in my mid 20s...
  7. G

    WC water level drops with new set-up

    I had en-suite installed in a bedroom, but because of problems linking to sewer, waste from WC/shower/basin runs into a new soil pipe at side of house, which goes into a tank. When level in tank rises, a pump in the tank sends it all up a small pipe, which goes around to back of house and feeds...
  8. S

    How to change water level?

    Just moved into a rental property and there is a Duavit dual flush toilet - no blockages and the rim/jet holes are clean, but the flush is quite weak. I think the way to improve it might be to increase the water level and I think I have found the float (where I've arroved) but have no idea how...
  9. N

    Dipolma level 3 plumbing 6035

    I am in the process of leaving the armed forces and looking at resettlement opportunities. Due to funding after serving 21 years the military assist with funding courses but they need to be a level 3 or above. I have found a training provider which is an intensive 5 week course. Then followed...
  10. A

    Help with Level 3 plumbing and heating portfolio

    I am doing my L3 city and guilds plumbing and heating course, i need help with knowing level/types of installation work needed to meet portfolio for commissioning. Would a direct replacement bathroom suite be sufficient or would j need to find new build from scratch jobs ? Any advise would be...
  11. Heather7000

    How to adjust toilet fill level

    Hi, Could somebody help me with some advice please? My toilet is leaking. It is filling above the overflow pipe and is constantly running water into the bowl. When the cistern fills, the float goes as high as it will go but the water continues filling and goes down the overflow pipe. I have a...
  12. G

    Inaccessible corner of old corner bath not level

    Corner bath - fitted about 20 years ago. It's acrylic, on a metal frame. The feet have sunk into the soft pine floorboards. I have adjusted the accessible feet to raise the bath back up to the bottom of the tiles, BUT I can't get to the far corner to adjust the foot there. There is a dip of...
  13. A

    Please Help! Whats The Latest Gas Textbook for NVQ Level 1-3

    Hi I am new to the forum, this is my first post. I apologise if its in the wrong thread and if its been answered. Can anyone please advise me what are the recruitment cycles assuming there is a general one for the sector, so that I do not waste time. Any practical advice will be appreciated...
  14. B

    URGENT water level changes significantly in expansion pipe (open vented system)

    I have made some adaptations to the layout of an existing open vented one pipe system. The pump is now some 6 or 7 metres away from the boiler. The cold feed is on the negative side of the pump as is the expansion pipe. The order of fixing is expansion pipe - cold feed - pump. When the pump...
  15. L

    High Level Cistern Leak

    Hi all I’m posting a new thread to my first a couple of weeks ago. I’m at my wits end trying to sort a leaking high level cistern that is leaking from the base where the flush pipe connects. I have already replaced the syphon flush with a new one (Dudley) . The issue is the diameter hole size of...
  16. L

    High Level Cistern Leak

    Hi all. Today I attempted to fix an old leaky high level cistern that was leaking from the base of the cistern. I replaced the cistern flush (Dudley) but noticed the hole diameter on cistern was quite large compared to the inlet pipe ( circa 48 mm cistern hole vs 32 mm of inlet pipe) after...
  17. C

    Best Route to Becoming Gas Safe Registered: NVQ Level 2 + Gas Course or Gas Course Only?

    Hello, I've done the C&G Level 2 in Plumbing Studies. I'm currently working as a plumber's mate (part-time). Eventually, I'd like to become Gas Safe registered and work on LPG - at leisure sites and maybe on boats, etc. Any comments or advice on how best to get there? Should I do the Level 2...
  18. conormurphy95

    Help for Gas Portfolio Building (NVQ Level 3 Plumber)

    Hello everyone! I’m currently a 24 year old level 3 NVQ plumber from the Manchester area, I am starting a gas training course next month which after/during the course I am required to find work experience where i will be supervised by a gas safe engineer. For my portfolio, i must provide a...
  19. J

    NVQ Level 3 Exams

    Hi guys, I don't know if any of you could help me out but I cannot find any revision material and/or mock exams for the City and Guilds Electrics exam (6189-025), if anyone has any links, documents or other material and could possibly send, it would be very much appreciated. Cheers
  20. M

    Good entry level fga

    Can anyone recommend a good entry level fga? More on the cheaper side. I don't fit boilers every day but need one for when I do. Thanks.
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