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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Magnaclean not removing all rust. Insufficient circulation?.Towel rails are notorious for being bad quality steel so even on the cleanest of system they still dirty, I think it’s down to there height let’s air build up there and air - steel - water bad mix -
ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Remove shower mixer valve - is this normal?.Flat headed screwdriver and a hammer
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread What we all working on this week ?.Noticed this hasn’t been updated/ posted in a while so a bit of a photo dump from me New system 19 rads boilers existing everything else new Serviced yearly supposedly 😂 (filter), Worcester camarey another one serviced yearly...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread What jaws to buy?.M is the most common also I believe you can use m on b press upto 35mm
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Oil Spares Worcester Greenstar Heatslave 18/25 ii Ext. Oil combi.It’s worrying that engineers don’t carry simple van stock items There not special items any decent oil engineer should carry both Nozzle should be listed on the data plate on the right hand side eg by condense trap unless increased...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Why can’t we have some healthy competition concerning registration bodies. Electricians have 3/4 to choose from whereas we only have the one.Can’t understand why we can’t go down the permit route and use building control as inspectors will give more a job also hopefully would cut down on any problem/ unregistered installs as everything would be traceable
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread BTU room calculation.2.1kw at dt 50
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread BTU room calculation.What size rad and what type of?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread BTU room calculation.Correct needs to be xy 1.3 eg 40/50 xy 1.3 that gives you your conversion factor eg 0.748 So 1600 / 0.748 =2,139.0374w at dt50
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread BTU room calculation.That’s only 2.1kw when you need 3.1kw
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread BTU room calculation.Sorry to say no would need two
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread BTU room calculation.Dt30 then To convert to dt50 30/50 xy 1.3 = 0.514 1600 / 0.514 =3,112.84w at dt50
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread BTU room calculation.What boiler do you have ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Anyone else having trouble taking off a low nox blast tube off from the burner?.Yes normally find the condense is backing up slightly / boiler tilted the wrong way causing a drip onto the blast tube Grinder and a wire wheel sorts them out
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Does anybody know where I could find this fitting which is a reducer? photos included.Snug plus 1/4-1/2 a turn will be fine
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Replacing drain-off valve.Both lockshield eg both manual
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Replacing drain-off valve.Yes
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Replacing drain-off valve.There for either tbh more better than a stnd drain off
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Does anybody know where I could find this fitting which is a reducer? photos included.Hard to say without seeing a tape on it but looks bsp/npt so might be in look with a 1”x3/4 reducing bush
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Does installing these flue brackets require a Gas Safe engineer?.Pictures ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread room thermostat for Worcester Ri 18kW, existing dial switches 240V, seems dry is the norm?.In theory yes And yes but there no common terminal so there has to be a link inside you can test put live and neutral to the stat Turn stat on eg you want heating / call you should get 240v on one of the terminals (with a...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Does this flue conform to regs?.is the flue inline with the front of the overhang ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Odour when toilet flushes.Did he alter the drain for the sink ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Odour when toilet flushes.Yep just need to change the trap on the basin for an anti vacuum type
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread room thermostat for Worcester Ri 18kW, existing dial switches 240V, seems dry is the norm?.Your switching live Gc switches neutral For ge Perm live to live 1 Neutral to neutral 2 Switch to no4
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread room thermostat for Worcester Ri 18kW, existing dial switches 240V, seems dry is the norm?.That’s a weird instructions book Looks like there switching neutrals which won’t work for yours You want version ge
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Using Stelrad STARS radiator output calculator question.Yes
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Using Stelrad STARS radiator output calculator question.Yes looks in the ball park eg correct
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Leaky bathroom sink pipe.You will need to change the fibre / rubber washer it’s a 1/2 eg...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How to remove shower holder on this rain shower and rail as no obvious screws or places to loosen/remove.https://www.plumbworld.co.uk/documents/mira-erd-thermostatic-bar-valve-mixer-shower-installation-user-guide.pdf
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Went to service a gas fire and the customer didn't have the MIs. Not a problem, I can try and look it up online, except that the data badge was so old and black, all the markings had gone. I couldn't tell if the fire was above or below...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Leaky bathroom sink pipe.Either end is too small ? You got a bit of plate to take the difference up eg like a shim etc ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Leaky bathroom sink pipe.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amtech-C2700-Fixed-Basin-Wrench/dp/B0017VW0JU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=37HATROJB1ANS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._hUTmPy1rY104aESslyKQM1i2SeQpNMvUon72YsbEGFNCfpJjjBEmdo20SCwfqcJfmdUHNasHK8dU4t7i1AvPf1P-8E0PXXz0HRVBfL_CAXrEHb_v-p...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Slow abs 40mm black conversion bend.Go with it if space is tight
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Is this considered acceptable?.So they could get at the pipes Can I ask where did you want the filter ? Google shock arrestor should have one of them fitted especially with modern ceramic cartridges
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Slow abs 40mm black conversion bend.No but two street 45s exist that would sweep it a bit
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Is this considered acceptable?.That little stub would be perfect for a shock arrestor It’s one of them did you make the installers aware of you wanted the back of the unit removing and all the pipework new and straight into the boiler ? And the filter fitting below...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Thermostatic shower making high pitched whistle / whine.I would suspect the shower then best option is to go for a decent one eg Bristan etc
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Thermostatic shower making high pitched whistle / whine.Only when the shower is used ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread that’s not code you can’t run pex directly to a gas water heater needs atleast 16 inches of copper. maybe 18 don’t quote....:D that’s a vent stack Dan
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Bath panel advice.Solid mdf one
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Pan Connector to Soil Pipe.Doesn’t look enough fall in the soil as for pushing in too much you physically can’t in that situation eg will butt up against the collar
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Wall Hung Toilets.Would always go geberit on toilet frames As for reliability domestically there fine commercially I find people can be hand fisted let’s say so more damage occurs
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Hello Everyone, I have been a member for a number of years, I introduced myself some time ago and got some great advice about land drains. Its been so long since I have posted I thought best to reintroduce myself. I got an auto-prompt...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Can you reccomend some high quality flow indicators for 1'' to 1 1/2 '' pipes?.Can’t you do the old simple thing of waiting until cool then run / turn on that zone and see which end gets hot first ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Bath pop up mushroom grate.Yes
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Refurbishment of valve power heads.You can just swap the synchron motor
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread copper water pipes.Many normally down to fitting but I would say 70% is installing error Copper is king
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Looking for a 3.5inch to 4inch adaptor/reducer.mcalpine dc1 should fit or a time saver coulping
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How do i remove this shower!?.Do you know if it’s plasterboard ?
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