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As a topic of economics, utility is used to model worth or value. Its usage has evolved significantly over time. The term was introduced initially as a measure of pleasure or happiness as part of the theory of utilitarianism by moral philosophers such as Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill. The term has been adapted and reapplied within neoclassical economics, which dominates modern economic theory, as a utility function that represents a single consumer's preference ordering over a choice set but is not comparable across consumers. This concept of utility is personal and based on choice rather than on pleasure received, and so is specified more rigorously than the original concept but makes it less useful (and controversial) for ethical decisions.

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  1. L

    Need help with modifying stack for HE washer & Utility sink.

    Hi All, Could use some valued help redoing a stack to accommodate a washer and utility sink. The plan is to have the washer, then the dryer , then the utility sink all to the left of the stack. I believe the previous owner move the builder intended spot to make a bedroom, which I am...
  2. B

    How to properly plum a utility sink with pump in basement?

    I just purchased a home and I would like to install a utility sink in the basement with a pump. Below is a pic of the room in the basement. The sink would go under the window. I have a pic of a diagram of the plumbing I would like to install. I am just a beginner and do not have much experience...
  3. B

    Utility sink install in basement

    Hello all, I am new to this forum and would like to say hello and thanks for accepting me. I just purchased a home and I would like to install a utility sink in the basement. Below is a pictures of the location of the sink which would be under the window and a pic of a diagram of the plumbing...
  4. T

    Need to install utility sink drain in this corner

    Really need help with this. This is my neighbor's Michigan basement. He is a WW2 vet and a great guy and I want to help him. Washing machine has been dumping into the cleanout for many years. Need to add a utility sink for washing machine discharge. How and where do I tie into the 4" main shown...
  5. P

    Hi guys I am in need of some help, I have a 24 year old Boulter 50/70 utility oil boiler (camray) with a Riello 40 burner.

    The boiler has just been serviced and lots of new parts fitted, On firing up all works fine for approx 15 seconds then the flame cuts out but the motor keeps running, after approx 10 seconds the flame fires up again for 15 seconds and the same thing happens. If I remove the front door/cover of...
  6. blundell

    Is this boiler condensate pipe trap past its best? ('07 Warmflow Utility US70HE System Oil Boiler)

    Hi! I've been chasing the smell under our stairs/cellar for so long and have had many things fixed one by one, the smell still remains, next investigation is the boiler! They say a picture is worth a 1000 words. Here's 4: The boiler is a condensing boiler, I think it's a "Warmflow Utility...
    • blundell
    • Thread
    • america boiler condensate condensate pipe oil oil boiler pipe sewer smell system trap usa utility warmflow
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: USA
  7. M

    Replacement for Danesmoor Utility 32/50?

    My Danesmoor is on last legs. Actually was when I posted on here two years ago asking about Firebird as a replacement, but limped along. Now however the writing really is on the wall so need to replace this summer. Heating engineer is wedded to Firebird but not heard good things about out of...
  8. G

    worcester greenstar camray utility 12/18 oil boiler water not hot enough

    I have a worcester greenstar camray utility 12/18 oil boiler and we have not used the hot water for years on the boiler we use it for just heating as we have electric shower and dishwasher etc. This year we thought we would use the hot water, but on turning the hot water on it only heats the...
  9. G

    Warmflow Utility 90 HE Combi Leaking and losing pressure...

    Our not so trusty but very efficient Warmflow is currently incontinent! Over the past 10 years, I've tightened all the fittings, installed new fibre washers ad nauseum, replaced the expansion tank, the flow meter and just this week the PRV. The boiler is losing water somewhere but looking at...
  10. D

    Gas Meter Bracket - Help! Arguing with First Utility

    Recently I had a gas meter changed, our old one was over 30yr old, and the metal bracket had completely corroded - it was in bits. After it was changed I checked and noticed they have fitted the new meter to what's left of the corroded bracket. I've been arguing with First Utility ever since...
  11. gingalig

    Worchester 32/50 utility boiler service

    Hi I just serviced a a 32/50 greenstar utility, my first as I’ve only just registered with Oftec. My question is are they usually so filthy. It wasn’t serviced for 2 years apparently but I’ve come away looking like a chimney sweep. It took me far to long but half the time was cleaning the thing...
  12. M

    Utility tap has a small leak from the handle

    Hi all, The tap we use for our washing machine has a very slow drip coming from the handle (when turning handle the drip flows faster and then settles again) It also seems to drip even when turned off. Is there any sealent/putty type thing I can apply to the joint to stop it dripping? If not...
  13. L

    Gully's in utility room

    Hi, We bought our house in 2013 . The owner before had a terrible sun room constructed on the rear. Inside it there are two drains . Both Gullys I believe, one has the bathroom waste going to it , the other has the kitchen / washer waste and the guttering run off from the conservatory. The...
  14. S

    Grant vortex eco utility 15-21 will not fire and there is water dripping from a few p

    I have got up this morning to a cold house and noticed the boiler was making a noise but was not firing, the oil tank is 3 quarters full and it worked perfectly the night before. The pressure gauge is reading 2.5 bar and the lockout switch is not illuminating. There is water dripping from a few...
  15. T

    Help! Low hot water pressure in kitchen after replacing bathroom taps.

    Good morning I have an open vented gravity fed system and had a leaking tap on my bathroom sink so decided to replace both while I was at it. I turned off the valve to the immersion heater and ran the taps until nothing came out and just replaced the innards of both taps like for like and put...
    • TanyaB
    • Thread
    • after bathroom help hot hot water hot water pressure kitchen mixer pressure replacing spout tap taps utility water water pressure
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  16. D

    Building Regulations - Can I have two stop cocks?

    My mains water pipe comes in under the floor in the centre of my house. ( where the old kitchen used to be). I have built a new kitchen 5m to the left of this and a new utility room 5m to the right of this point. My problem is this..... If I can only have one stopcock this means I will have to...
  17. N

    Trianco utility 65

    No fuel coming through the injector when starting up, thought it obviously be the pump but have been told maybe not, any ideas people please ?
  18. J

    Broken sanivite. Do I need to replace it?

    Hi guys Just wanted to get your opinion. We have a Saniflo "Sanivite 3" under the kitchen sink which serves the kitchen sink and dishwasher which has very helpfully decided to conk out just before the weekend. I was going to buy a new one but looking at the pipework suddenly questioned why...
  19. T

    Warmflow condensing utility boiler

    I was servicing a warmflow condensing utility boiler today . It must be in about 6 years as its dated sep 2009. Its right tight to the wall at the left hand side with no pipework at that side. Seems a little damp low down and u can feel it off the jacket. Isnt the drain down valve either. It is...
  20. C

    Drainage question, waste and rain together in 1950s house

    Hi, this is my first post on this forum so hello. I have started to plan to put a downstairs toilet in our utility room, and I'm currently checking my option for the waste. I'm not a plumber as you might be able to tell.. But it appears that all rain water drains and waste pipes from the...
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