Welcome to the forum. Although you can post in any forum, the USA forum is here in case of local regs or laws

Install the app
How to install the app on iOS

Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.

Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.

Recent content by Reg Man

  1. Reg Man

    Caulking Irons

    No thanks still got my set buried somewhere in my garage. Surprised if many know what to do with them in our days of plastic or time savers. Got mine from Thames Bank St Johns Wood in 1970's, Doubt if they even exist now.
  2. Reg Man

    WTF? Is this acceprable?

    Not a well thought out Job. This is an example of how our trade has become de-skilled. You are only as good as the person who taught you and some people do not recognise what is good or bad. Poor practice to solder next to anything with nylon or rubber and hate solder snots The two pipes...
  3. Reg Man

    Domestic gas pressure

    You are talking about medium pressure gas main. Regulator for domestic is set to 20 to 23mbar working pressure. Standing pressure 25mbar. anything outside this perimeter requires attention. Please don't confuse this forum with what you think is clever. The forum is a mainly domestic and light...
  4. Reg Man

    Would you be proud if your child ended up being a plumber?

    A very PROUD dad... My son is 23 and fully qualified Plumbing and gas heating engineer... at least it gives us something to talk and laugh about... especially when some of the older ones don't know what they are talking about. Think this one is going to be a tech ONE engineer.
  5. Reg Man

    What pets do you have?

    My Girls are Charlotte and Laura. Unfortunately Charlotte has now passed away. She was a delight. Broke my heart.
  6. Reg Man

    What pets do you have?

    My lap siting girls.
  7. Reg Man

    Metering an oil boiler which serves more than one property

    Dull moment for Mr Reg Man.
  8. Reg Man

    flue gas analysis - too much O2

    26(9) Minimum gas safety checks. Burner pressure/Gas rate where appropriate both.
  9. Reg Man

    Revised Technical Bulletins and GIUSP v7

    Simple's, If its not right record it. if its unsafe disconnect and turn off.
  10. Reg Man

    Got meself an avatar thing

    Wing nuts?
  11. Reg Man

    Metering an oil boiler which serves more than one property

    Braun HZ5 Oil flow meter? may be the way forward. X3 is quite expensive but could get you out of a spot.
  12. Reg Man

    Stock Reply for People Who Shouldn't Be Messing With Gas

    Suggestion..... "Just get a competent professional in,,, to stay gas safe"
  13. Reg Man

    The Good Morning Thread

    Good luck Huddersfield from a despondent Norwich season ticket holder. Ha Ha.
  14. Reg Man

    Minimum mains water flow rate

    Oftec... minimum .7 bar at 9 litres/min...
  15. Reg Man

    What is a calorifier?

    Calorifier is a hot water vessel with indirect means of heating, as said by everyone.... I think the most sensible answer is... The domestic hot water will become contaminated by the heating water..... The other answers are good.... but tell us symptoms of how it will become apparent that there...

We recommend City Plumbing Supplies, BES, and Plumbing Superstore for all plumbing supplies.