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    URGENT Adventitious air in a compartment/cupboard

    Adventitious air does not apply to compartments.
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    THE Ongoing Medical emergency ..maybe a bit of sanity

    I am trying to figure what this has to do with plumbing. :oops:
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    where would you find gooseneck

    Any vertical vent pipe (usually going to atmosphere) bent back on itself 180 degrees to prevent water or foreign object ingress. Open vent over F & E tank on heating and over CW storage tank off of cylinder.
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    How to stop a pan connector leaking when you can't remove the toilet to replace it.

    Try grasping the connector on either side with your hands and try to turn it. If you can get it moving then give it a few twists in both directions and finish off with the bottom facing the top. This has worked for me in the past.
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    Replacing bath taps question

    They are end feed soldered FIs. Need to be cut off and replaced with tap connectors or DIY flexies .
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    Does a Glow worm 18sxi need a constant live

    The installation instructions for the 18sxi clearly state that the mains must be maintained uninterrupted at all times. From the installation manual: "The mains electrical supply must be maintained at all times in order to provide domestic hot water. Do not interrupt the mains supply with a...
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    UK Cannot top up boiler pressure

    Oh dear! Oh dear! This site is going to the dogs! Get sober and read the post again! Just need to reverse the filling hose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    UK Cannot top up boiler pressure

    I'll have a firkin or two of what this one is on! :p:p What is to disagree with what Heliotrope Smith posted?o_O
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    UK Cannot top up boiler pressure

    The braided fill pipe has been fitted the wrong way round. Check first that the non return valve is working correctly by opening the isolating valve on the loose end of the braided pipe. Remove the filling hose from the top after the check valve and fit the isolating end to the nut (close the...
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    Honeywell Zone valve banging on closing

    The arrow on the zone valve would be pointing to the cylinder if on the flow. You say that the valve is on the return from the cylinder then the arrow should be pointing away. It would seem you have mounted the valve the wrong way round.
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    Do you know the name of this tile?

    The one on the left is Fred, not to sure on the right one but could be his sister Norma. Usually found in tile shops.
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    Drain off washer replacement.

    Yes. Should be no problems. Looks like that has been drippy for a longtime.
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    Back boiler open vented converted to sealed

    Certainly should get vessel size sorted as could be constantly be discharging if under sized. Many back boilers can be upgraded from open vent to sealed system, and some can run sealed without modification. You should consult the manufactures instructions or contact the manufactures direct...
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    Anyone had their appendix removed?

    Ten days in hospital after mine taken out. Back at work on light duties on the Monday following discharge. Another ten days then back operating caterpillar side layer crane.
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    flue analysis ..is it servicing?

    The numbers on their own mean nothing. The manufacturers instructions should be read and understood. These will tell you when to strip an appliance for servicing.
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