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  1. M

    Buried copper pipe work issue?

    Hi folks. Just wondered what you guys cover copper pipe with when buried in a brick wall? Do you use anything to prevent the new plaster cracking, if there is such a thing? Cheers
  2. M

    Commercial price work (prices) advice!

    Hi all. I just wondered whether any of you are currently doing any site work on a price? Only on the plumbing side no gas. Things like cylinder installs, 1st fixing and 2nd fixing. I know this will vary across the country, I’m based in the midlands. Any advice would be helpful. Cheers
  3. I

    Heating Design Circuit - will it work?

    Hello, I'm looking at installing a new central heating system with UHF on the ground floor and normal rads on the 1st Floor. The design was initially to have at its heart an Ideal System Boiler and a Telford Tempest 500l Indirect Cylinder but I'm considering changing/modifying this design to...
  4. R

    Trying to work out my CH/HW system...

    Hi all. After a bit advice to work out whether we're using our HW and CH system properly. All the kit is about 10-12 years old. Worcester Greenstar 30 CDI boiler installed in the porch, a programme with CH and HW options and a Copperform Flowaster 210 litre tank in an upstairs airing...
  5. T

    Mate looking for work

    Hello I’m looking for work as a trainee/mate. I live in Lancashire and attended college in Leeds so don’t mind travelling anywhere in the north west. I’m looking to complete my NVQ portfolio the jobs I require On site observation with the college assessor: Health & Safety x2 Installation of...
  6. M

    Condense concealed drainage pipe work?

    Hi all. I have a couple posts regarding this issue going at the moment. I’m having to try and help out the in-laws with an underground drain and I’m struggling for ideas. I’ve found this item in the picture online but I’m unsure what pipe would be best? The reason we’re having to do it like...
  7. Lolz23

    New plumber, looking for work ((Suffolk))

    Hey everyone, my name's Loren, I'm 31 and I recently finished my level 2 NVQ plumbing diploma at college and I'm looking for someone to help me out with the essential 'on the tools' experience. I work full time at the moment and am used to an above min wage salary, I understand I will have to...
  8. W

    Do NRV's reduce flow on gravity and/or need minimum pressure to work?

    Fitted a mixer tap and the mains forces it's way back up gravity hot. But the hot pressure is already very poor due to it being a flat with a combination cylinder on the same floor level as the tap. Carefully chose one that looked fairly modern (as customer wanted) but had good flow on low...
  9. M

    Will this work to wireless turn on boiler

    Hello I need to send a boiler on signal wireless for an UFH system. This seems like the solution to me Mains Switch - RF Switch for Wireless Control of HVAC pumps controlled by Boilers. - https://mainsswitch.co.uk/ Signal sender gets hooked up to the wiring centre which already has a...
  10. N

    Evacuated Tubes work with A2W ?

    Hi all, Hopefully this is in the right section. (Admin feel free to move if necessary). I have a new build nearing completion. I went with a 7Kw split Ecodan system. The house is extremely well insulated and air-tight. If it wasnt for hot water for showers etc, we would expect the unit to be...
  11. F

    Shower replace cartridge cold hot does not work

    Moen Posi Temp1222A cartridge replacement. I replaced my old cartridge with a new one. I one with the handle goes from cold to hot. Now it goes from warm to hot. I reversed the cartridge and get warm to cold. I don’r what else to do so it can get cold to hot again. I tried at least 2 brand new...
  12. Scott_D

    Static caravan work ?????

    Does anyone work on static caravans? I don’t have LPG so would need to do the change over but is it good, bad or the same? Easy work and you can park next to the caravan or crawling round underneath in the rain? I know someone who looks after lots and is planning to give up plumbing/gas so...
  13. S

    Level 2 Qualified - Looking for Work / Experience - Essex / East London

    Hi, I just recently completed my Level 2 City & Guilds Plumbing Course and am now looking for bit of work / experience working alongside an experience plumber to further my knowledge, I am 33, based in Brentwood, Essex and have tools and car. I have done a few domestic jobs for friends and...
  14. Q

    Allowed work on extract fan?

    Hi, I have a question regarding a disagreement i'm having at work. We recently had a tray-washing tunnel machine with a gas-burner break down due to the burner extract fan being flooded as the submerged heat pipe cracked. The fan was removed and sent away, came back today to be fitted. My...
  15. Scott_D

    Purge and relight after gas work

    Am I going too far? Job today was disconnect a gas cooker and I ended up turning off the boiler. After I tightness test the gas I 'purge and relight', I would light and visually check a cooker, hob and fire. Put the boiler into max or hot tap and check flue gasses and take the cover off and...
  16. C

    Removing cylinder and installing combi boiler. Pipe work query

    I have a question regarding combi boiler installation. I’ve just completed an attic bathroom where the previous plumber had put in the first fix of qualpex down to the airing cupboard which is standard practice. I’ve come a later stage to finish the bathroom but I now find that in the airiing...
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  17. K

    Heating engineer required for work in Abergele, north Wales

    The work required is two-fold: 1) Firstly, to perform a power flush on the 11 radiators contained in a four bedroom detached house. 2) Secondly, to install a new upgraded radiator in the main bedroom for improved heating. Note: the bedroom floor has already been modified to allow easy access...
  18. FKBIH27

    Can i work on boilers with a gas hob in the property. Owner occupier

    Hi, I am new to the industry and have recently passed my CCN1 course i have received my Gas safe id etc i am a member. I am not qualified to work on Gas cookers/hobs However, I have a few jobs offered, to service boilers only. in these properties, there is a gas hob. They are both...
  19. S

    Watermark on brick work

    Wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. Seem to large watermark near the boiler flue. Trying to figure out what’s the issue? PS: The black pipe near the flue is an aircon pipe inside which the refrigerant pipes are there. The aircon has not been used for 3 months.
  20. P

    House wall wet - prior plumbing work completed, potential leak?

    Hello all, I hope you are well. We have a question if we may regarding the outside wall of our house. We have noticed that the house has a wet look to the wall in a particular area. And while this may seem a little silly considering its winter in the UK and most house walls are wet this one...
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