What we all working on this week ?

[king of pipes]

I have a insurance job to try and rescue a poorly installed quad shower the customer wants to save the tiling if possible and has a few spare so fingers crossed it may work , the loss adjuster allowed em £1500 that will just about cover materials. Kop

 

[Ben-gee]

Nice job, double clip that pesky blue.
Neat trench, did you have to do it?

 

[Scott_D]

Nice job, double clip that pesky blue.
Neat trench, did you have to do it?

No the builder did it. I dont have the back fir digging

 

[MOSSEP]

Started a nice new build this week in Maidstone, been busy on the first fix 😃

 

[Scott_D]

Started a nice new build this week in Maidstone, been busy on the first fix 😃 View attachment 75441

What is the building?

 

[SimonG]

Cant beat a bit of copper **** 👍👍

 

[SimonG]

Cant beat a bit of copper **** 👍👍

That should have said copper p o r n 🤣👍

 

[Deleted member 120897]

That should have said copper p o r n 🤣👍

 

[MOSSEP]

What is the building?

It's a big house, ASHP, UFH & 5 bathrooms. The client owns a HVAC wholesalers so are supplying all the gear, they seem quite happy to give me whatever I want to install!

 

[king of pipes]

Didn't quite make it but it's usable and my Son Granddaughter and his wife are now staying with us for a long weekend glad of the rest now 😉 Kop

 

[SimonG]

Little kitchen back splash. Nothing but hassle. Between sparks and plaster it's well screwed.

Boxes sticking too far out the wall. No rubber grommets. Not enough cable to get the tile behind properly. Pulled socket away from wall and live and earth pop out knocking cooker hood lights off.

Sick as a chuff.

 

[Ric2013]

From the photo, the cable seems long enough, but they haven't trimmed the sheathing, so it's all very tight.

The irony is that you are being responsible in not wanting to meddle with the wiring as you aren't a sparkie, but whoever wired that rubbish was quite happy to leave it like that. Nice cheap sockets too?

 

[SimonG]

From the photo, the cable seems long enough, but they haven't trimmed the sheathing, so it's all very tight.

The irony is that you are being responsible in not wanting to meddle with the wiring as you aren't a sparkie, but whoever wired that rubbish was quite happy to leave it like that. Nice cheap sockets too?

Aye bad photo from me it's the fused spur in bottom corner of first pic.

Here it is with the tiles just in behind.

Apparently sparky was a "friend" of the customer.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Back boxes don’t look deep enough imo.

 

[SimonG]

Back boxes don’t look deep enough imo.

Only 19mm. The cooker socket is only wired in 2.5mm.

 

[SimonG]

And the week gets better. Vanity wc and basin out. Move basin and centre the wc.
Course theres tiles behind vanity says customer.
Oh no there isnt.

On the plus side the new wc centres itself 🤣🤣

 

[ShaunCorbs]

i see mr snake 😀

 

[SimonG]

i see mr snake 😀

It's a double snake. 2 pushed into each other, with an uphill climb.

 

[Jim Goodenough]

It's a roper Rhodes dual event concealed shower with bath filler so no taps on the bath Jim bit tricky needs to be 85mm in the wall doesn't leave much to get it securely fitted but it's doable . Regards Wayne 😉👍

Thanks Wayne,
Does it function well?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Trying to keep ahead of the plasters who have been brought a week forward by the builders as there running behind

 

[king of pipes]

Thanks Wayne,
Does it function well?

Yes it working well Jim 👍😉 Regards Wayne

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Trying to keep ahead of the plasters who have been brought a week forward by the builders as there running behind

Had to zoom in on that radiator photo, thought you’d ran pipework out of the plasterboard, and a bit rough too 🤣🤣

 

[SimonG]

Anybody lost any hep fittings? 🤣🤣

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Anybody lost any hep fittings? 🤣🤣

What was the complaint, pis5 poor flow rate or noise? 😉

 

[SimonG]

What was the complaint, pis5 poor flow rate or noise? 😉

Should have been a bit of both. Water was dizzy.

Just a continuation of works from earlier in the week.

Now having to redo whole floor and tidy up pipework under the bath.

Oh and fit a new shower, create new bath panel.

Originally it was vanity basin, wc, enclosure, shower tray out. Patch up tiles and fit new tray, enclosure, toilet and wc.

Now it's new shower, new basin in different location, smaller tray and enclosure, new toilet moved over 18", new towel rail and pipework, re tile floor, tile where bits missing and redo the whole floor.

Onwards and upwards.

Nearly Friday 🍻🍻🍻👍

 

[Ric2013]

Anybody lost any hep fittings? 🤣🤣

Where did you get that photo of my cylinder install? It's one of the ones I show potential customers!

 

[king of pipes]

Been servicing this boiler for the last 6 years but recently it's developed a series of problems, it wasn't installed vey well and the builders were not the best and didnt finish off very well , I've upgraded to a Ideal Vogue 32kw with their halo control which is very similar to a nest so far quite impressed , finishing off today upgrading the gas removing a redundant section, fitting a new rad and altering some poorly fitted pipework then cleaning the system.

 

[king of pipes]

Rads done cleaner in doing it's thing 😉👍

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Hmmmm

 

[king of pipes]

Hmmmm

Why ???? FFS seen it all now its leaking from the inner seals I'd say 🤣🤣 kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Why ???? FFS seen it all now its leaking from the inner seals I'd say 🤣🤣 kop

Zero fall on the flue and seals fecked funny part is it’s been serviced every year this year was a good lad and flagged it up for repair lucky

 

[Scott_D]

Rads done cleaner in doing it's thing 😉👍

I like the vogue, The fact you cant range rate it, the valves underneath and crappy drain off let it down for me

 

[Ric2013]

Hmmmm

Well, you can hardly expect him to bend the wood around the flue! 🙂

 

[king of pipes]

I like the vogue, The fact you cant range rate it, the valves underneath and crappy drain off let it down for me

I used their Halo on this one otherwise or it's weather comp or connected via open therm with a combi pack 4 which ever suits best , added my own drain point and there's one on the filter, valves aren't the greatest but ok if there used and moved and freed up, it's now completed the warranty and paperwork to do and print happy days 😉👍. Kop

 

[king of pipes]

Well, you can hardly expect him to bend the wood around the flue! 🙂

No excuse needs a 45° elbow rolled out the flue elbow not 2 - 90° elbows bet its all he had ? Bracketing is not right either and the flue needs a fall back to the boiler, slack boilers in lofts my pet hate 😠👍. Grumpy tired kop 😂

 

[ShaunCorbs]

It’s gotten worse before it’s gotten better 😀

All done not the way I would of like to do it but it’s all safe

 

[Deleted member 120897]

It’s gotten worse before it’s gotten better 😀

All done not the way I would of like to do it but it’s all safe

Is that Silicone used on one joint?

 

[king of pipes]

Yep looks like it mate someone has been trying to seal something up at some stage 🙁 I'd of had to change that I couldn't of put it back the same way but its safe so hey ho, what you working on bud you never seem to post much about your day we could probably all learn a bit from you about boiler repair tips things to look out for common faults ect don't be shy 😉🤣 kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yep and whole flue system was replaced 3 elbows, stnd horizontal flue, m extension and the top flue gasket on the boiler

Plus a new condy trap as the last f&(!r had lost it

I’m off in a week so will try to put something together 👍

 

[Deleted member 120897]

what you working on bud you never seem to post much about your day we could probably all learn a bit from you about boiler repair tips

My weeks are very similar mate, really mundane. Being the warmer weather too, I’m on landlord safety checks. I highly doubt I can teach anything as I work on primarily 2 model of boilers - Vaillant Ecotec Pro and Intergas Eco RF - most common faults I get on either - room stat too low or customer has ran out of gas, and don’t know how to reset meter/boiler.

Vaillant's suffer from mainly Diverter’s (leaking or letting by), F75’s and PCB’s.

Intergas - mostly low water pressure sensors, blocked expansion hose (dirty systems), ignition leads.

The other boilers I have worked on, but infrequently, Worcester combi’s, Baxi Neta-tec, potterton performa, potterton ultra. (All combi’s).

Currently feeling apathetic and possibly have low self esteem. I’ve forgotten a lot of basics, and just winging everything else. I’m at a stage in my life where I don’t know what to do. I bet you’re glad you asked now 😂

 

[king of pipes]

My weeks are very similar mate, really mundane. Being the warmer weather too, I’m on landlord safety checks. I highly doubt I can teach anything as I work on primarily 2 model of boilers - Vaillant Ecotec Pro and Intergas Eco RF - most common faults I get on either - room stat too low or customer has ran out of gas, and don’t know how to reset meter/boiler.

Vaillant's suffer from mainly Diverter’s (leaking or letting by), F75’s and PCB’s.

Intergas - mostly low water pressure sensors, blocked expansion hose (dirty systems), ignition leads.

The other boilers I have worked on, but infrequently, Worcester combi’s, Baxi Neta-tec, potterton performa, potterton ultra. (All combi’s).

Currently feeling apathetic and possibly have low self esteem. I’ve forgotten a lot of basics, and just winging everything else. I’m at a stage in my life where I don’t know what to do. I bet you’re glad you asked now 😂

No I'm not mate it's good to get it out at least you know you have a problem but it's only you who can change that, our trade can and is a lonely one at times I often spend weeks in bathrooms with only the radio for company, I have to agree if I spend to long servicing or on breakdowns I find it quite boring and mundane getting access to properties, parking , dealing with landlords or estate agents shortage of spares stocked locally always means hassle and another visit sometimes two and often I haven't the time, but it's a valuable service and very important so you shouldn't be doubting your self worth , post some pictures of things you come across in your day don't really matter what? that way you can interact with more of us boiler problems can be tricky to diagnose especially if you don't do much of it but a picture or two of before and after a repair and what you did may help one of us on here or a younger member and you are reaching out to more members on here , now give yourself a kick up the ars- find a hobby or interest this life is it mate it's not a practice the time fly's by and it's not healthy to carry on as you are so rather than back slapping us let's see more of what you're doing ok bud . Regards Wayne aka kop

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Thanks Wayne, I’ll try to do something regards posting then.

 

[king of pipes]

Thanks Wayne, I’ll try to do something regards posting then.

Look forward to reading your posts bud 👍😉

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

No I'm not mate it's good to get it out at least you know you have a problem but it's only you who can change that, our trade can and is a lonely one at times I often spend weeks in bathrooms with only the radio for company, I have to agree if I spend to long servicing or on breakdowns I find it quite boring and mundane getting access to properties, parking , dealing with landlords or estate agents shortage of spares stocked locally always means hassle and another visit sometimes two and often I haven't the time, but it's a valuable service and very important so you shouldn't be doubting your self worth , post some pictures of things you come across in your day don't really matter what? that way you can interact with more of us boiler problems can be tricky to diagnose especially if you don't do much of it but a picture or two of before and after a repair and what you did may help one of us on here or a younger member and you are reaching out to more members on here , now give yourself a kick up the ars- find a hobby or interest this life is it mate it's not a practice the time fly's by and it's not healthy to carry on as you are so rather than back slapping us let's see more of what you're doing ok bud . Regards Wayne aka kop

I'd do Boiler Servicing and Repairs, system troubleshooting all day long tbh. However most of mine are nice customers, we do very few landlords reports so that's a big bonus. There's just not enough money in them for us, with the hassle of getting access and that.

Bathroom's tbh I hate, and we've got loads of them to do. Just on a 3 weeker two man job at the minute. Then i've got another 6 to do before the year is out.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

we do very few landlords reports so that's a big bonus. There's just not enough money in them for us, with the hassle of getting access and that.

I’m direct labour for landlord, so have no option 😩.

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

I’m direct labour for landlord, so have no option 😩.

Do you not get fed up with all the s*** off tenants? Or is it not that bad. I find them all arseholes 😂

 

[ShaunCorbs]

You get some Rubbish ones but most are fine and some you need to wear a hazmat suit and wipe your feet on the way out 😀

 

[ShaunCorbs]

That’s me done on this one can tell the x to f I’m done

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Do you not get fed up with all the s*** off tenants? Or is it not that bad. I find them all arseholes 😂

Some of ours aren’t that bad 👍🏻

 

[king of pipes]

Do you not get fed up with all the s*** off tenants? Or is it not that bad. I find them all arseholes 😂

Totally bud pita, access , communication, often live like pigs and have no respect for the owners property 😠a nightmare throw in the supposably management agent who want to do as little as possible then FM not a great way to earn a crust 😂. Kop

 

[king of pipes]

That’s me done on this one can tell the x to f I’m done

Tidy Shaun now enjoy a well earned break mate .
Regards kop

 

[king of pipes]

Blast from the past I fitted this HRM Wallstar in 2003 that's 19 years ago same pump same expansion vessel been a good work horse this one , now time to upgrade so swapping it out for a Houndsfield external oil boiler got to rebuild the walls first 🤣🤣😉👍.kop

 

[Scott_D]

Vaillant 838. Not a pretty job, a few setbacks with the stop tap not working fully made it a rushed finished.

 

[king of pipes]

Vaillant 838. Not a pretty job, a few setbacks with the stop tap not working fully made it a rushed finished.
View attachment 75792

You using press fit now Scott I got myself a Rems mini what are you using mate ? Got some fittings off bes where to you get yours ? Kop

 

[Scott_D]

You using press fit now Scott I got myself a Rems mini what are you using mate ? Got some fittings off bes where to you get yours ? Kop

I have a 10 year old rems.
I get fittings from Williams, usually aqua gas but I only use it occasionally for speed or is there’s water or a quick repair due to cost of fittings.

 

[SimonG]

Blast from the past I fitted this HRM Wallstar in 2003 that's 19 years ago same pump same expansion vessel been a good work horse this one , now time to upgrade so swapping it out for a Houndsfield external oil boiler got to rebuild the walls first 🤣🤣😉👍.kop

Great boilers the hounsfield.

One I did last year. Old worcester through the wall.

 

[Scott_D]

logic going to F2

 

[Jim Goodenough]

Blast from the past I fitted this HRM Wallstar in 2003 that's 19 years ago same pump same expansion vessel been a good work horse this one , now time to upgrade so swapping it out for a Houndsfield external oil boiler got to rebuild the walls first 🤣🤣😉👍.kop

Very neat brickwork Wayne!

 

[Jim Goodenough]

Great boilers the hounsfield.

One I did last year. Old worcester through the wall.

And very neat stonework Simon!

 

[Jim Goodenough]

You using press fit now Scott I got myself a Rems mini what are you using mate ? Got some fittings off bes where to you get yours ? Kop

Did you get the tray with the fittings Wayne?

 

[king of pipes]

Did you get the tray with the fittings Wayne?

No Jim I picked it up in B&M nice deep trays not super strong but keeps fittings organised . 👍😉

 

[king of pipes]

Nearly there on this one wiring condense and some more making good to do . Kop

 

[Jim Goodenough]

No Jim I picked it up in B&M nice deep trays not super strong but keeps fittings organised . 👍😉

I've got a couple of the Fatmax ones and various others.... I do like the Fatmax ones but at £15 - £20 each I think they're overpriced......

 

[Jim Goodenough]

Blast from the past I fitted this HRM Wallstar in 2003 that's 19 years ago same pump same expansion vessel been a good work horse this one , now time to upgrade so swapping it out for a Houndsfield external oil boiler got to rebuild the walls first 🤣🤣😉👍.kop

How do you get on with your Milwaukee pipe cutters Wayne?

I got a set from Screwfix 2 or 3 years ago, haven't used them much.

 

[king of pipes]

To be honest Jim I haven't used it much either but its a handy tool to have good for stripping out. Regards Wayne

 

[king of pipes]

Finished off Houndsfield external oil boiler today making good all done ✓ new kitchen carcasses supplied and fitted ✓ condense soakaway done ✓ . Kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

There’s my little holiday down in new quay (wales) 😀 not bad for 3 days total inc travelling

 

[Deleted member 120897]

There’s my little holiday down in new quay (wales) 😀 not bad for 3 days total inc travelling

I see you’ve gone rogue from typical Caravan style wastes being ran in 1 & 1/4” 😂

 

[Deleted member 120897]

I haven’t been doing much this week as my dad passed away on Saturday 😢 I went in Monday, but it was too difficult.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I see you’ve gone rogue from typical Caravan style wastes being ran in 1 & 1/4” 😂

brings back the 3/4 flexi tube 😀

Sorry to hear about your dad ?

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

Day 11 on this mammoth of a bathroom job. Be glad when it’s done.

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

I haven’t been doing much this week as my dad passed away on Saturday 😢 I went in Monday, but it was too difficult.

Sorry to hear about your Dad.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Thanks @ShaunCorbs and @EvilDrPorkChop. Literally one of the hardest things to watch happen.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

What’s all the wires for by um guessing the sink ?

 

[SimonG]

I haven’t been doing much this week as my dad passed away on Saturday 😢 I went in Monday, but it was too difficult.

Sorry to hear about your dad. Work will be there, dont worry about it and take time for yourself.

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

What’s all the wires for by um guessing the sink ?

They're for the UFH controller and Fuse Spur for the Towel Rail. They're going in the back of the vanity out of the way and sight and reach.

They didn't want anything on show in the bedroom. They've got some Silk wallpaper that cannot be damaged as it's something ridiculous to replace and damages easily. And they don't want any Switches or Stats on show full stop. The bathroom who have supplied the lot really should of advised them better, already had to swap the UFH stat for one they can remote program off their phone.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

They're for the UFH controller and Fuse Spur for the Towel Rail. They're going in the back of the vanity out of the way and sight and reach.

They didn't want anything on show in the bedroom. They've got some Silk wallpaper that cannot be damaged as it's something ridiculous to replace and damages easily. And they don't want any Switches or Stats on show full stop. The bathroom who have supplied the lot really should of advised them better, already had to swap the UFH stat for one they can remote program off their phone.

That’s always the case they want to just sell what’s the outlet and control by the toilet ?

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

That’s always the case they want to just sell what’s the outlet and control by the toilet ?

They're having an arse washer 🙄😂 No they aren't foreign either!

Don't get it, everything else is thermostatic but that. Raised it with the suppliers and customer but they say thats the norm. Love to see their face when they burn their arse off 🤣

 

[Ben-gee]

I haven’t been doing much this week as my dad passed away on Saturday 😢 I went in Monday, but it was too difficult.

Sorry for your loss. Family is more important than work at a time like that.

 

[king of pipes]

I haven’t been doing much this week as my dad passed away on Saturday 😢 I went in Monday, but it was too difficult.

My sincere condolences mate take the time you need for you and your family. Regards kop

 

[king of pipes]

Last of 2 services today that's me done for 7 days off to sunny Espana to recharge the batteries, a busy summer workload planned on my return . Regards all kop

 

[SimonG]

Last of 2 services today that's me done for 7 days off to sunny Espana to recharge the batteries, a busy summer workload planned on my return . Regards all kop

Enjoy the time off.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Enjoy España - where you actually going to?

 

[Harvest Fields]

I haven’t been doing much this week as my dad passed away on Saturday 😢 I went in Monday, but it was too difficult.

Only just registered this. Sorry to hear it mate. I was at my Grandads funeral last Wednesday. Never a nice time. Hope that you are ok?

 

[king of pipes]

Enjoy España - where you actually going to?

Belamadena costs del sol views from our room 👍🌅

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Only just registered this. Sorry to hear it mate. I was at my Grandads funeral last Wednesday. Never a nice time. Hope that you are ok?

Not too bad thanks mate, 1st day back in today, it gets a little easier, guess it’s true that time is a healer. Funeral is towards the end of the month.

 

[SimonG]

Belamadena costs del sol views from our room 👍🌅

Get yourself into Mr Wok down by the marina, all you can eat chinese buffet, very nice. We always end up in there on our golfing trips.

 

[king of pipes]

Get yourself into Mr Wok down by the marina, all you can eat chinese buffet, very nice. We always end up in there on our golfing trips.

We'll have a look mate went there the other evening for a drink and a wander around was very busy . Kop

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

Other than a cracked sink, this one’s finished! Duravit sending a new sink out.

 

[king of pipes]

Other than a cracked sink, this one’s finished! Duravit sending a new sink out.

Very nice mate you should be proud of that one 😊. Kop

 

[SimonG]

Other than a cracked sink, this one’s finished! Duravit sending a new sink out.

Very nice.

 

[king of pipes]

Get yourself into Mr Wok down by the marina, all you can eat chinese buffet, very nice. We always end up in there on our golfing trips.

Had a wander last night bit of shopping Mrs not keen on Chinese so hotel grub it was but was a good spread if you like seafood
Kop

 

[SimonG]

Had a wander last night bit of shopping Mrs not keen on Chinese so hotel grub it was but was a good spread if you like seafood
Kop

Had some cracking nights in there. We stayed in Fuengirola, but one of the lads was thinking of moving out there after he retired from the police. We did a lot of touring about after golf. He was keen on Nerja. Some really lovely spots down there.

 

[king of pipes]

Had some cracking nights in there. We stayed in Fuengirola, but one of the lads was thinking of moving out there after he retired from the police. We did a lot of touring about after golf. He was keen on Nerja. Some really lovely spots down there.

I wasn't that impressed with Belamadena and the harbour area beaches aren't that nice we have a good hotel with 4 pool areas foods good , great to visit and holiday here but live nah ! Last bit of sun today then fly home am tomorrow. 😉👍 Kop

 

[SimonG]

I wasn't that impressed with Belamadena and the harbour area beaches aren't that nice we have a good hotel with 4 pool areas foods good , great to visit and holiday here but live nah ! Last bit of sun today then fly home am tomorrow. 😉👍 Kop

That's gone over quick.

Ours has pushed out to September, cant wait. Had to have a couple of days off, bursitis, can hardly walk.

Safe trip home. People 👍👍

 

[king of pipes]

That's gone over quick.

Ours has pushed out to September, cant wait. Had to have a couple of days off, bursitis, can hardly walk.

Safe trip home. People 👍👍

Cheers Simon hope you're soon over it mate our game takes it toll on you get well buddy.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Started this one this week

Toilet moved over 5” eg left to give you more space due to 800 tray this also allowed us to lower the tray 5” due to existing drainage being above ground now it’s under the suspended floor

Re adjusted hot and cold under the floor due to bath being / hiding the main runs as they normally do

Moved towel rail over 11/2”

Re did the block wall (existing plaster was blown anyway) to match new tray

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Mostly been on safety checks this week, but just had this beaut on call. Boiler 6 months old, but being Friday Vaillant wouldn’t attend until following week earliest. Engineer before me said he replaced the main pcb, said it must be display pcb as definitely power to main pcb. Bear in mind, boiler has worked fine for 6 months, only went off today, no other work carried out in property.

See if you work out the fault before I divulge 😉

 

[ShaunCorbs]

No neutral to the boiler ?

 

[Deleted member 120897]

No neutral to the boiler ?

Yes, spot on (ok probably easy for a seasoned engineer like yourself and the photo evidence 😂.)

So, possibly another easy one, how did it work ok for 6 months, with no other work carried out? I could also get it to work today 😉

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Where does the grey wire go ?