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  1. justlead1

    Drought

    With the talk regarding a drought in the Southern quarter of Britain. Will the changing of Bye Laws to Water Regulations along with design and plumbing practice, effect this potentially serious problem relating to health and safety of tenants measured in millions?
  2. justlead1

    commercial plumbing

    Although you need to be capable of working/jointing this size pipework etc. Plumbing of the type you describe, is in most cases designed prior to installation, drawings and material description provided. With a structured labour force carrying out the work with instruction and supervision...
  3. justlead1

    Storing short lengths of pipe??

    Or A bit of guttering along van side. (allows selection of dia. and length easier)
  4. justlead1

    When all around are loosing their heads

    Nice thought. But continuing plumbing appears to be getting more difficult.
  5. justlead1

    Water service renewal

    Check out a price from someone with a grundamat. In most cases there is a lot less mess.
  6. justlead1

    bathroom cold feeds

    By using gravity feed you are able to determin how much water you want and pipe size accordingly.
  7. justlead1

    Fitted new bath and taps now got a problem

    Have you allowed a bend to kink ?(restricting the flow)
  8. justlead1

    Starting out in plumbing

    If you intend to trade in a City the parking alone is a nightmare, security is another. With IT. skill and " stretch of the imagination" a nice living can be made. Plumbing is normally restricted 9 to 5. Where as IT.can be performed at any hours, give you and yours a life. That can be tuned to...
  9. justlead1

    Pressure relief valve passing water.

    Mike. Finding the cause first is the answer. Although it is likley to be the valve. Things like access temp and a faulty pressure reducing valve can attribute to this observation.
  10. justlead1

    one rad wont warm up fully un till i turn hot water tap off please help

    Perhaps "Turning off hot tap" refers to a valve on the flow pipe to heat exchanger/coil of cylinder?
  11. justlead1

    Any 1/2" Left Hand Thread Plugs in UK?

    Save your self a few bob. Use the cork out of the bottle of wine you drank whilst writing the above. Bon Voyage
  12. justlead1

    Mixing pipe sizes - total noob

    Hi. Whilst redesigning and fitting this system, i would consider having the water qualities examined. On a couple of occasions over the years i have come across cupro solvent water via a spring, which corroded copper pipe within the properties it feed. A print out of water characteristics may...
  13. justlead1

    Cast Iron Soil Stack

    Although i have not purchased one for many years, i am sure strap on bosses for cast LCC are available. Just cut a hole with a hole cutter and bolt on the strap. Good Luck
  14. justlead1

    New employee (whats your thoughts!)

    Given the situation you describe. Who ever you take on tell them there is a trial period, say two months to access their worth. With the rate that have been posted and to make a profit via the excise. What sort of charges to the client, will you loose more than you gain? You will probable find...
  15. justlead1

    Soil pipe leak - advice appreciated!

    Thanks for the kind words. I dont think my wards open yet, Ive been waiting 6 months.
  16. justlead1

    advice on water pump system please

    If its a three story place and the showers are on say ground and first floor a supply by gravity from a cold water storage cistern would give adequate supply providing pipes are size correctly.
  17. justlead1

    Soil pipe leak - advice appreciated!

    I spend i bit of time on here to take my mind of my problems, a brain aneurism. I am booked in for an operation in the near future. My concern now being, if my surgeon reads this post, i may wake up with silicon pumping out me ears. Must go now to have a chat with me estate agent.
  18. justlead1

    When plumbers refer to iron...

    These terms vary up and down the country. Black iron in the home counties/London is a term used to describe screwed steel pipe. But in Berwick St W1 shouting out iron would have an entirely different meaning.
  19. justlead1

    CH and HW problems, need some advice please

    My advise would be to find local respected plumbing & heating company to survey the situation and produce a report on there findings. A few quid spent now on what you have inherited may turn into a good investment.
  20. justlead1

    Aggravated by accountant....

    I am using the soft ware CES uses. To date has found it easy to use compared to say quick books. Is also give at a glance the state of your business. Unlike the long hand methods. The information at the end of a trading period, can be given to the accountant to fill the online income tax...

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