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  1. M

    Half diagnosed problem, how to fix and what info to give a pro Plumber

    Like many people I have one of the dreaded pulsing showers once it is switched off. I read many posts here and elsewhere on the internet and came to the conclusion mine could be due to incorrect installation and or air trapped in the system. So diagnosing, my shower is a mixer with a thermostat...
  2. M

    why would a plumber remove 1.3 m of pipe

    A plumber removed 1.3 m of copper pipe on a straight run(he said there was a leak) and replaced it with 2 No push fit 300mm flexible connectors, when asked why he used this method he would not reply. Can anyone throw some light on this for me.
  3. M

    WANTED - Plumber in the Greater Manchester/Rochdale area - Combi to Unvented System conversion

    Hi all, Hope you are well. Looking for someone to convert a combi system to an unvented system. Also, at the same time renew the cold feed from a 15mm to 22mm to the tank, install 1 new radiator, and replace 5 existing radiators. The new boiler will replace the existing boiler in a reception...
  4. A

    I'd like to remove a gas stove and put a real fireplace instead, do I need a plumber?

    Hi team, We just moved into a new property that has a gas stove where once there was a fireplace. The chimney is still there so we would like to remove the gas stove and put there a real fireplace. From what I can see, there's a metal tube that goes from my gas meter into this stove. Do I need...
  5. D

    Boiler valve leaking caused by a plumber

    I employed a plumber to change a diverter valve on my combi gas boiler. He did so ok, but when he put the boiler back together again, another valve started leaking. It wasn't leaking before he changed the diverter valve. The plumber now wants another £200 to repair the leaky valve. I think this...
  6. K

    Hi I'm 20 years old and I am a fully qualified plumber and looking for a apprenticeship.

    My names Keir Wheeler and I'm 20 years old and I have recently finished my level 3 plumbing course. I have plenty of experience with companies like fortem in Birmingham and abs heating in Gloucester. I am now looking for an apprenticeship to start my career as a plumber and eventually gas engineer.
  7. D

    Free labour for plumber

    Hi there, I am currently doing my level 2 Diploma in plumbing, and would like to work a day or 2 a week for free. I am in lowestoft suffolk. I am a hard worker and have a positive attitude. Thanks for your time . Dave
  8. V

    Looking for plumber mate job

    Hi I finished level 2 and I am looking for a job in if someone here in this forum needs a plumber mate I am available, I need to gain more experience to apply for NVQ in the future, as everyone knows the college does not give us all the experience to be a plumber, I can install clips...
  9. E

    Looking for plumber for nvq sign off

    Hello I'm looking for an experienced plumber of 5 years in the West Midlands area. I need a plumber that can help me with 2 maintenance and 4 fault finding jobs. I would be happy to work on my days off free in return for photos and sign off. The lockdown has made it impossible to find entry...
  10. T

    Plumber/heating Engineer

    Plumber/Heating Engineer wanted good rates of pay. Needs to hold a full license,Live in the Bury Area Great Manchester To Carry out pluming and heating jobs. Contact Tony@mcrgasltd.co.uk
  11. Ryooo

    Plumber At Hand Platform

    Hi everyone, I hope you are doing well. Just wondering if anyone has had an experience of this new platform of Plumber At Hand? I have been seeing lots of adverts for it recently. If anyone that's doesn't know it involves customers instead of call outs or in a tricky situation video calling...
  12. R

    Is the Plumber Responsible?

    About a month ago we had a new shower fitted by a plumber, they fitted a new waste pipe. Fast forward to today and our ceiling downstairs has a large leak and has fallen. It looks like the leak has came from the waste piping and having tested the mains it is not leaking at all. We have called...
  13. Martinukai

    I'm not a plumber. Crack PVC sewer pipe advice sought. Thanks.

    Hi folks. I'm just doing some DIY and I'm not a plumber. I accidentally cracked a pvc sewer pipe and want to repair. I am aware that I can do so using two collars and a length of identical diameter pipe, however, I want to be sure to buy the right size. My pipe seems to be around 115mm...
  14. M

    looking for a Wunda underfloor heating plumber - London

    I'm looking for someone that has experience with the Wunda underfloor heating system. I'm based in Mortlake SW London
  15. A

    I was offered to use a leak sealer by a plumber. Concerned...

    I recently bought a house (was built in the 80s) and found 7 minor leaks in radiator valves and pipe joints. My plumber suggested using a leak sealer (Tec7 Plumb) to solve all the issues at once. I insisted to fix them in a more traditional way, so he retightened all nuts and joints but all of...
  16. C

    Currently awaiting repair Combi Boiler leaking for 8 years. Is my plumber incompetent?

    Hi everyone, my combi boiler has been leaking for 8 years. It is a german Vaillant VCW 204 https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-m&biw=1280&bih=672&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=vaillant+vcw+204&oq=vaillant+vcw+204&aqs=mobile-gws-lite..0l5#imgrc=b27-0Ajev_snmM%3A The thing is, this device is from...
  17. J

    Moving to another state as a plumber?

    Hi plumbers. I just have a few questions about moving to another state as a plumber and pursuing journeyman’s licenses. Here’s some background on me first, then the Q’s. I’m 23 years old, currently living in Florida with my parents and really want to move to New Hampshire... really want to move...
  18. plumb_know

    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...
  19. JackWilson98

    URGENT trainee plumber looking for further training

    Chester CH4 7DR 21 year old male jack.wilson@dromey.co.uk 1 years experience 1st/2nd fix bathrooms and heating systems. full uk driving license with car i have my own tools NVQ Level 2 qualified. currently in college doing my level 3 technical certificate (City&Guilds) Looking for someone to...
  20. P

    Plumber left me with luke warm radiator

    Hi there. I'm after some advice on some work that we have had done today in the house to replace a single panel radiator with a larger double panel one. The chap has been out, drained down the system, installed the new larger radiator and refilled the system. He then bled all the rads and left...

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