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    Gas Analyser for someone starting out in the gas trade

    Hi, Just wanting to know what the best gas analyser would be for someone starting out. Obviously at the moment cost if a big factor, some of the models are really expensive. I have been looking at the TPI DC710 as this seems the cheapest and doesn't seem like the annual calibration cost is...
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    Gas Analyser for someone starting out in the gas trade

    Hi, Just wanting to know what the best gas analyser would be for someone starting out. Obviously at the moment cost if a big factor, some of the models are really expensive. I have been looking at the TPI DC710 as this seems the cheapest and doesn't seem like the annual calibration cost is...
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    New self employed advice

    Hi all, this is my first time posting to this site however i regularly browse it. Im looking for a bit of advice and guidance as I have recently gone self employed... I will give you a bit of background first.. So, my names Cameron, and i'm 22 years old. I've been plumbing since i left school...
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    Becoming a Plumber - starting out

    Hey there, As everyone who has decided to change careers at a later age, I still need reassurance I am going in the right direction. I have a friend who has been working as a plumber for a number of years. He recently joined a new company and shared some of his experience with me, however I...
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    just starting out

    Hi All,I have done the baxi and vaillant boiler diagnostic courses and am just starting out. has anyone used this Professional Heating Engineers Boiler Fault Finder Application and is it a worthwhile addition. thanks for any input Eddie
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    Apprentice starting out need advice

    Started an apprenticeship in September but I can't seem to get the basics right, it's frustrating myself and my mentor, is there any tips or advice someone can give to be consistent in my work and how to improve? Thanks in advance!
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    Hi all trainee plumber just starting out

    Hi everybody, I'm Jonathan from South Yorkshire. I've just started a course with train4jobs to be a plumber and gain nvq lv 2 and lv 3 with the city and guilds certification assessments bits. Im a primary school teacher that wants to come out of the profession. I love DIY and practical stuff...
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    Starting out in plumbing!

    Hi all, Could anyone advise me on what's best to do. 1. Go on an intensive course and pay a lot of money to get a NVQ. 2. Help a friend who's a professional plumber and learn that way. 3. Do a one day course or evening course. Any help would be great. How you're all well. Brad
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    I am starting out and getting my Gas Safe tickets - cost of tools/equipment??

    Hello, this is my first post in this forum so please bear with me as I am new to the industry. I am looking to get Gas Safe qualified starting in March 2015. I have a course lined up and also a Gas Safe engineer who is happy for me to proceed with my portfolio. He has also kindly...
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    Starting out.

    Alright lads, I was just wondering if anyone could help me out. I have a Nvq 2 in plumbing and Nvq 3 in domestic gas, I've been working in the industry for about 3 or 4 years now, mostly bits of agency work, working with friends here and there and some jobs I have got myself. All of this was...
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    Starting out doing Landlord Certs in London

    Hi everyone Im really grateful to have been recommended this forum; looks like there is an active community here, with awealth of knowledge. Ive just retrained and am now Gas Safe. Id appreciate some help in getting myself established in Central or North West London... Looking forward to...
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    just starting out at college any advice would be good....

    Hello im not a plumber not thinking i will be for years but having a new start after divorce etc....i do work full time as driving instructor but want a complete change. but i have been told so many different things where to start , just signed for a diploma 6035 level 2 at chichester college...
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    Starting out self employment, sort of

    Hi I have been in the trade for 8 years and have worked for the same manufacturer in that period. I only repair and service boilers, no install work. i have a friend who refurbishes properties and would like me to commission his installs and service his boilers. He only installs one brand...
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    Starting out.

    Alright gents. I am just wondering if anyone knows of any courses to get gas engineers up to date. As I've got my tickets but had to do them through the short course route and I've been a meter fitter for BG nearly 2 years and now emergency FCO for southern gas networks as a contractor again...
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    starting out

    Looking for some advice I have nearly finished my level 2 city and guilds which has taken almost two years in a proper college! And debating weather or not to spend another £1600 to get the nvq part singed off or to put the money towards gas or unvented? Ive been working part time with a plumber...
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    starting out obtaining work

    Any ideas on the best way to find self employed gas work?
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    Tools - Starting out

    Hi Guys, What do you think of this as a starting point? MONUMENT STUDENT TOOLKIT LEVEL 3: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools Can you recommend other tools so that I can start to build up a toolkit.
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    Cost of starting out.

    So have been reading a lot of posts recently asking where people should spend there 5k on "plumbing training centers" which is best do i do 1 day a week or 2 nights etc! But wondered if anyone had thought about the cost of setting up not to get by but to really have everything you need to...
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    starting out on my own

    hiya im trying to start my own plumbing business ive been a plumber for 8 years ,and was just wondering what is the best way to get my name out there and get work ?and what has worked best for you? ive made up a thousand flyers for a start! ...thanks
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    Starting out in plumbing

    I am at a point in my life where I seriously want to change my career from IT where I earn about 50K to doing some form of Plumbing/ bathroom/ Kitchen fitting and am trying to find out if I need any qualifications to do this. I have renovated and installed 2 bathrooms in my house doing all...
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