work | Page 5

Welcome to the forum. Although you can post in any forum, the USA forum is here in case of local regs or laws

work

Recent contents Top users
  1. W

    Do check valves work to prevent backfeeding on mixers with unequal pressures?

    Once both feeds are open the double checks on the feeds are open. So how would the double check then prevent back feeding with unequal pressures. Seen this fix suggested a bunch of times, mainly for kitchen mixers or bath fillers as showers should have equal pressures normally. But don't get...
  2. M

    Looking for work experience (merseyside/lancashire)

    Hi everyone, i was wondering if there was anyone out there that would be able to help me, im currently doing my C&G plumbing level 2 course and i am looking for someone i could work/labour for 1 day a week so i can gain some work place experience / knowledge. Im happy for this to be unpaid. I...
  3. D

    Really good/excellent quality work

    The “what we all working on thread” inspired me to create this one. I see some top quality work posted on here. My questions are: Have you always been that good, eg since serving your time? Did someone train you for the extra stuff, eg electrics, joinery, tiling? If you could pass any tips on...
    • Deleted member 120897
    • Thread
    • work
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Plumbers Arms
  4. Z

    What is it and how does it work.

    What is it called and how does it work?
  5. EvilDrPorkChop

    Favourite/Worst boilers you work on

    Thought it'd be interesting to see what everyones favourite and least favourite boilers are for working. I love a good Vaillant Turbomax Plus, and a Glow Worm Ultimate to work on. Won't touch Alpha's, think the Baxi Powermax has to be up there with one of the worst. Some of the older...
  6. C

    Mapping out pipe work in house

    Hi all, I live in a house that is 20 years old and I am trying to get to know it. How easy would it be to map out the pipe work in the house? It’s for my own interest more than anything else Thank you
  7. B

    Advice re condemned work.

    Earlier this year when it was freezing and snowing our boiler died. We called a Checkatrade 100% recommended plumber (who was also the only one available within two weeks). He drained and cleared the radiators, fitted a Grundfos pump and a new 3 way valve (the radiators got hot when the hot...
  8. M

    Kent Plumber Looking for Weekend Work

    I’m a Level 3 NVQ Qualified plumber who worked in the construction industry for 5 years. I’ve worked with all types of materials and have many skill sets and tools I am looking to broaden my plumbing experience by helping someone on weekends on the domestic side of plumbing, I am not looking...
  9. I

    Second Fix Price work

    Second Fix Price Work I've been given the opportunity of second fix price work from an old employer 3 and 4 bed houses with heat pump cylinder, rads, main bathroom, ensuite, manifold and kitchen sink, Question is how long would that physically take some to do never done price before was...
  10. T

    Looking For Plumbing Work/ Mentor in Leeds

    Hello, I’m 31 years old hard working and always try to produce quality work. I’ve just finished my level 2 diploma in Plumbing at Leeds college for building. I want to sign up to the NVQ L2 course but need a plumber to work with. I have my own Van and some tools. If there is anyone in the Leeds...
  11. C

    Changing taps - can't work out the cold flow set up

    Hi, I am a DIY plumber and was going to change the mixer tap in the utility room (the old kitchen from the 70's) and I am puzzled by the cold flow. On the image starting from the pipes in on the bottom of the cabinet. On the left is hot, on the right is cold. The cold services the tap and the...
  12. S

    Disconnecting pipe work - advice needed

    Im renovating my bath room and where i removed the bidet, i now have an extra set of unused hot and cold pipes. 2 hot and 2 cold in total. need to disconnect one hot, 1 cold and need a bit of advice on how best to do it. If i wanted to disconnect this set im thinking i could just...
  13. W

    Work Available in Tonbridge + Free Plumbers Mate

    Hi all, Recently purchased a property and there is quite a few jobs that need doing. Worked as a plumbers mate quite some time ago so would be keen to also get involved and learn a bit hence the title. To begin with the job will include: Moving external boiler pipework to internal cupboard...
  14. M

    Mystery pipes - can anyone work out what they are for?

    My son has just moved into a ground floor flat in a five-storey mansion block in London, built in about 1905. The bathroom is being renovated and he has found two old pipes, one around 4 inches (I think) in diameter, the other a bit smaller, that are a mystery. They come down from the floor...
  15. B

    Will a 22mm pipe cutter work on older 3/4"?

    Hi All Pretty explanatory really, need to cut some old 3/4" pipe feeding H+C bath taps, access is very tight. Will my 22mm cutter work on 3/4", if not what can i use? Thanks
  16. T

    Making Nest thermostat work with Uponor C5 UFH

    Hi everyone, I just installed Google Nest Thermostat 3 Gen, made for Europe together with Uponor C35 underfloor heating system (my version of the Nest comes with a heat link, which is a separate device installed near my underfloor control system. The thermostat talks to Heat Link via wireless or...
  17. J

    Help with under bathroom sink pipe work

    I have tried to unblock my bathroom sink and managed to undo the u bend pipe and clear any blockage inside. But there is still a blockage in the pipe leading out of the wall but I can’t see anyway to undo this section. Please advise ASAP. Thank you.
  18. M

    Completing work in void house

    If doing work on a vacant house. When finished do you see it as good practice to turn the water off. I usually do. I'm confident in my work but see this as good practice. Can I ask for others opinions? Thanks
  19. B

    New boiler install - is this acceptable work?

    Hi I had a new boiler installed and wondered if you think this is acceptable workmanship. Looks like they started to drill a hole at the front and then had to move down. Thanks for your input.
    • blueplanet
    • Thread
    • boiler install new boiler work
    • Replies: 60
    • Forum: Boilers
  20. J

    Anyone else struggling with work during this pandemic

    Hello everyone Any other plumbers struggling with work during this covid situation? I went self employed in September was really good up until Christmas then it's been dead as a door nail since lock down came in to force again . I'm not a gas engineer just a general plumber .I've joined...
Back
Top