Evening chaps, anyone happen to know if gas service engineers are exempt from self isolation if they've been abroad? I've checked the Gov website which mentions workers in the gas supply industry but it's a bit vague. Also checked GS website, again not much help...

engineers gas gas engineers isolation

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Views: 2K

Oct 12, 2020

snowhead

Robust mobile phones

After breaking the screen on yet another expensive Google mobile phone ☹️ I've got myself a CAT S31 Tough work phone, it does everything the Google did and seems alot stronger in build only issue is the camera is really poor 8mp which I will have to put up with . Regards Kop

mobile

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Views: 2K

Oct 23, 2021

Slippery

Rationale of using a variable frequency drive water pump

I am trying to understand how a VFD pump would be better than an on off pump in boosting water pressure in buildings. Does a VFD pump runs continuously but maintain a set pressure? How about if no one in the building uses the taps, say during sleeping times? will it run continuously? If so how...

drive pump using water

Replies: 3

Views: 679

Dec 13, 2019

Julian

Problem every time I reply to a post.

I keep getting this message every time I reply to a post. The only way round it is to use 'snip and sketch' and post my reply as an attached file (like below). Any solutions?

every problem reply time

Replies: 8

Views: 1K

Mar 2, 2023

Chuck

Pricing + acceptable rates and mark up

Hey guys, recently had a bit of a dispute over a quote asking me to break it down etc saying they can buy this from X for Y.. how much is labour/materials.. shockingly it was from friends so it's taken its toll on me mentally if I'm honest.. I'm don't think I'm outrageously pricey but I do a...

acceptable pricing rates

Replies: 23

Views: 5K

Oct 9, 2023

PETE 123

Pressure relief valve on new wall

We are in the process of having an extension built and our new combi boiler was installed about a month ago. The wall is now looking damp and going green, I’m worried it can only get worse, is this normal? Thank you. Anna

pressure pressure relief valve relief valve wall

Replies: 22

Views: 3K

Dec 13, 2020

Scott_D

URGENT Positive or negative pump

Hansgrohe Raindance Select E Shower System 120 with Showertablet Select Thermostatic Mixer and Shower Rail 90cm - 27027400 This shower states can be used with a universal (negative head) pump but my pump is a gravity fed positive head installation. My question is would I be ok to use this...

Terry P
Sep 7, 2022

negative positive pump

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Views: 686

Sep 7, 2022

ShaunCorbs

Pop up ads back

The annoying pop up ad is back

Replies: 6

Views: 826

Jan 23, 2021

gmartine

Playing fetch with a beluga whale - Avoid using plastics, we need these things stay alive

Playing fetch with a beluga whale in its natural environment.

avoid these things using whale

Replies: 1

Views: 683

Nov 8, 2019

Stigster

Plate Heat Exchanger - Correct orientation

Hi all. Looking for an opinion; on the correct orientation of a plate heat exchanger. I had a discussion in passing about installing a plate heat exchanger on its back so that the connections are face up, standard orientation is that the platte exchanger sits on one end and the connections...

correct exchanger heat heat exchanger plate

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Jan 31, 2021

Knappers

Pipe work under kitchen sink

This is how our Builders’s plumber has installed the pipe work under our kitchen sink. It is at the front leaving little room for storage, the dishwasher is connected, it’s an old cabinet that has been moved forward into our new extension until we can afford new units. Is this how it should look...

kitchen kitchen sink pipe sink under work

Replies: 14

Views: 3K

Apr 7, 2022

IronMan1

Pet owners, pet owners please.

Just a quick vox pop, as a dog, cat or sheep owner (Shaun) what's your view or experience of attending your vet? Do you think they are blood sucking mercenaries just waiting to push treatments and do a wallet biopsy or do you see them as angels in disguise because they treat your beloved? My...

please

Replies: 7

Views: 2K

Jan 9, 2020

turnpin

Passed my f gas!

Anyone else do both natural gas and refrigeration? Any tips? Maybe we could have a f gas forum?

gas passed

Replies: 15

Views: 2K

Aug 15, 2021

Deleted member 120897

One for the electricians amongst you.

If I wanted to run a few domestic sockets or even a whole ring main (seperated from CU of course) from my generator and do so safely with regards to electronic devices what device or kit should or could I use inline to make it a safe supply?

electricians

Replies: 7

Views: 1K

Aug 14, 2022

gmartine

Next year holiday plans

The missus was down in the dumps so in an effort to cheer her up I pinned a map of the world to a wall and gave her 3 darts saying that is where I would take her next year. Looks like we are spending 2 weeks behind the fridge!

holiday year

Replies: 1

Views: 1K

Mar 25, 2020

centralheatking

New Year's Resolutions?

I've just got round to dealing with my New Year resolution for 2020, which was to check what I've been paying for gas and leccy and switch if I could save more than £50 / year. Turns out my gas, which has been 2.6 p/kWh is reasonably competitive, switching would save ca £40 / year and since...

Replies: 5

Views: 2K

Dec 30, 2020

SimonG

New Career - Gas Safe

Hi, need your honest views if you would be so kind. I’m 48 and work for the NHS (office based) and earn 44k a year. Ive been do fustrated and fed up in my work for so long that I’ve enrolled to do my gas safe and become an engineer. I know it’s hard work but I’m really excited and I’d love to...

advice career gas gas safe training

Replies: 7

Views: 1K

Jul 13, 2023

oz-plumber

Negative energy bills

Just looked at the last two energy bills for my house and they both are for negative £9.xx. The government £400 scheme to come off bills is kicking in, but the discount applied to the bills leaves us in credit. I.e. the energy company owes us money rather than the reverse! I'm not...