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    UPDATE: Plumbers apparently not meant to be going to customers homes unless emergency callout?!

    They aren't. They hold the register and attempt to ensure compliance
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    If we go to lockdown.

    It is true that the rules don't change. But if you are SE it is NOT your problem. Will the LL support your family if the worst happens? I don't think so. Even of the HES were to look at prosecutions, it wouldn't be you they are looking at. The ONLY person with the legal responsibility is the LL...
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    Ethical working practices during Coronavirus outbreak - What is expected of me in a customers home?

    Are you desperate for the money? If not, stay at home - don't let THIER problem become YOUR problem
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    Government PAYE Wages / 80% Scheme Thing

    I think your accountant is wrong. HMRC will pay 80% of your wage COSTS, not 100% of 80% of the pre furlough wage. And, yes, you have to pay it and claim it back later. UK practical business advice: COVID-19 | ICAEW Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Under the new Coronavirus Job Retention...
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    Noisy Pipes

    Replace ball valve in WC cistern or CWS in loft. Can also be a tap washer. When noise occurs, try lifting lid off WC cistern, grasp the arm and pull gently up. IF noise stops, you have found it. Could also replicate with CWS but obviously normally more awkward
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    Baxi Bermuda PW5 Gas Fire Problem

    But it is, generally, a straightforward fix.
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    Neighbour refusing to fix her noisy Water supply pipes

    If it is a repetitive knocking noise, we call it “hammer” and is normally a faulty ball valve either in a WC cistern or CWS in loft
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    Would this do much/work?

    HEP20 would be a bit neater ;)
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    Leaking radiator

    As above, but I would not use PTFE, not least because it is a bit fiddly to wrap it properly, especially if water still dripping out. I would smear the face of the valve with jointing compound: You can normally do this without completely emptying the rad, bit obviously have plastic sheeting and...
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    Power flush vs passive filter

    Flow rate and reversibility. I was the first independent in my area to have a Kamco over 20 years ago. I had started to lose work to BG on the strength of their PF'ing. I used it on all installs, but was never totally convinced that it wasn't just smoke and mirrors, compared to the "standard"...
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    "Unliked" Member Tag Now Available

    I really could not give a toss whether I get likes or otherwise. It is all a bit childish, IMO. Now, Dan, if you promise to send me some beer vouchers for being a good boy, I promise that I will try a bit harder ;)
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    "Unliked" Member Tag Now Available

    What is wrong with being argumentative? Or do you just want yes men and back slappers? A LOT of posts here contain wrong information, stated as fact, and I often say so, particularly when punters are being misinformed. It is true that we can all get things wrong, and I have apologised more than...
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    Potable water

    Yes. After posting, I did find a reference from DEFRA suggesting that you can have only a tap from. A bylawed CWS. But all it takes is a careless operative to screw it up by not replacing the lid properly. I certainly would not be happy not having a mains tap. We are in the 21st century, FGS
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    Potable water

    I am not actually a plumber, but an RGI. I did not think any tank stored water is for drinking. Either way you MUST have at least one mains cold tap (?). If going to the effort of revamping a kitchen, why not do it properly?
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    Gas Foundation Course. Finding a good mentor to complete portfolio.

    Senior Technician as plumber ?
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