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  1. justlead1

    Cutting out the middle man

    There are people in construction turning over a few million a year, who pay the monthly bills to merchants using American express card which give double air miles. Not a great deal of discount, but nice to book first class flights a few time a year.
  2. justlead1

    Cutting out the middle man

    It is intresting reading others views. Large material suppliers have skilled people to negotiate there buying. Small plumbing firms are to busy to earn via good deals. Mangers of merchants in general are only given information on a need to know basis, so there offer of a deal is only based on...
  3. justlead1

    Hydraulic system test

    Your post is of interest and i will hopefully reduce the fear factor. In about 1975 i was involved in the building and P & H installations on 11 properties, one of which i dwelled. The P & H was a standard two pipe system with 13 rads and gravity flow and return to cylinder, both feed by...
  4. justlead1

    Screaming hot water pipes after PRV fitted!

    The mechanics of the PRV simply reduce the flow (Smaller area) as such it can behave like a whistle. 10 bar down to a working pressure is a great reduction in one go. Two in line may be a answer as this will take it down in stages. (10 to 6 then 6 to 3) perhaps. If the supply problems are...
  5. justlead1

    Can you solve the mystery of the 70 degree hot water?? (unvented system)

    It worth mentioning that the position the thermostat is fitted on the cylinder can have an effect. The stratification that takes place when heating a cylinder of water may be the cause of the over heat. (it hotter at top than bottom) Take the temp of cylinder at the point the stat is fitted...
  6. justlead1

    Mystery Occasional Flood from Hot Water Tank

    Unless there is an obvious visual clue, dampness, corrosion etc. It can be difficult spotting the problem. As you live in the property i would play the long game. Try using say talcum powder, dust a bit around any areas that are suspect. And check on a daily basis, looking for water tracks...
  7. justlead1

    If you could give one piece of advice to newly qualified plumbers, what would it be?

    If one has a modicum of experience, knowledge and qualifications in the plumbing heating game. Based on a lot of years at it. I would strongly recommend specialising in one aspect of the game. This is not easy if you live in the middle of the country but in towns and city's it will work...
  8. justlead1

    Pressurised water system noise issues

    The groaning may well be the expansion of pipework when hot water is drawn through it. This occurs it pipework is tightly fitted within the property.
  9. justlead1

    Expansion Vessel and water hammer

    It should do the trick. The air will compress and water will not. It like putting a damper on Newton cradle.
  10. justlead1

    Starting up on my own - Advice from those with experience building a customer base would be great

    Once you are in a position to carry out work. Identify the area you wish to attracted clients. With say 30 flyers and dressed smartly in working cloths over a weekend, start knocking doors. Engaging householders with what you do. Those that show an interest get a flyer. Offer them some...
  11. justlead1

    Sewer smell in home from adding to soil pipe

    There is no mention of ground floor. (Soil connection to drain) Then boxing formed around pipes can act as a duct. The area that smells may not be the area of problem regarding pipes.
  12. justlead1

    Sewer smell in home from adding to soil pipe

    Soil and waste system are far more complex regarding physic's than thought. This may help.:- single stack system - Google Search
  13. justlead1

    Where does your forum username come from?

    Thanks for your thoughts Turnpin, in answer to your question no. My motivation is waning, although 90% is on film, i dither with this bit and that bit. Unable to complete. Perhaps another winter will improve moral. You will see more of me on the forum as i will be doing a bit of marketing...
  14. justlead1

    Where does your forum username come from?

    There's a lot in the name. In the 70is i had a Co. Action line 24 hour plumbing service. It allowed me the opportunity to be out at will, also number 1 in yellow pages when ABC was king. The out included playing card half the night, golf, fishing and other misdemeanors. Resulting in an...
  15. justlead1

    Underfloor pipe leak insurance nightmare - Advice needed

    I am a bit late getting to this. However i have faced a similar situation, I found it possible with less access damage to use the leaking pipe as a duct for a smaller dia pipe. In this case it only served one hot tap, which was feed via a combi (mains pressure) the new flow rate was...
  16. justlead1

    Central heating header tank expansion overflow

    Before any other work, monitoring the the overflow situation would be my starting point. Based on the fact that the ball valve float was faulty, the problem may well be solved. Or the shut of water level and overflow height were to close to absorb the expansion generated by the heating up of...
  17. justlead1

    Does anyone know about insulating lofts / condensation / ventilation issues?

    I can see you have had some good information. Which gives me the opportunity to say i make sheet lead roof vents should you need them.
  18. justlead1

    Lead Valley in new build - opinions of pictures please

    The images are not an over view of work so can be difficult to be part of a jury without more evidence. However there are a few points:- The slates look like composite tiles. (they lap each other a few inches /mm ?) Weathering with soakers is not recommended with this type of tile / slate 150...
  19. justlead1

    Are you a Plumber? Fancy a change?

    Your showing your age guy's the lead is keeps dry and clean now so one can get away without the cleaning if from the roll.
  20. justlead1

    Are you a Plumber? Fancy a change?

    Soon if i find the right person/s However i intend to offer ongoing support and training when needed.

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