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  1. justlead1

    Just noticed Villa Tom joins 1000 post brigade

    As well as earning a few quid at plumbing. It gives one a nice feeling to support others in this very broad trade. Well done, as time allow more are expected.
  2. justlead1

    Aaaaaaarrrrgh!!!!!!

    Hi. I makes me wonder how the Romans managed without NVQ's. Some may still remember days when there were plumbers, charge hand plumbers and forman plumbers. Resulting in general with CPD of individuals. (Continuous professional development) Alas we are now asked to financially support...
  3. justlead1

    Heating System for Sports Facility (showers and Radiators)

    Hi. The installation cost and running cost will be high. No gas supply suggests rural area. Do the sums add up as a business.
  4. justlead1

    Fixing 2 x bilge pumps to bottom of loft tank

    Hi. Just cast your self a slab of lead and screw the pump to it. The weight will hold it in place and can be lifted out should the need arise.
  5. justlead1

    5 taps on an 20mm MDPE pipe?

    Hi. Filling buckets via a tap is very time consuming. Why not rig up a cistern with a ballvalve (covered over) so a bucket can be filled in one move. Allowing the cistern to refill at it leisure. With little effect to the residue pressure creating flow at taps. When lagging the pipes in the...
  6. justlead1

    Gray0689 hovers near 2000 posts

    Nice to read. Now rejoice in putting a bit back into the plumbing game.
  7. justlead1

    Weathering wires/cables through pitched roofs

    Thanks for your comments Gentlemen. I will keep you posted on any advancement regarding the product. (Thing could have been easier, as my father left me a million. But forgot to tell me where he left it) Good Luck
  8. justlead1

    Feed and Vent Combined on Open Vented System?

    Hi. The combined cools feed and vent was first introduced by the gas board. Probably to reduce the amount of call back on the large number of gas installation in the late 60is and early 70is which were carried out by contractors. Reducing the need for good design. It was frowned upon at the...
  9. justlead1

    Any have experience of domestic urinals?

    Save your money and on the odd occasion you over do the drinking use the wardrobe like every one else.
  10. justlead1

    Problem with water temperature

    Hi As has been suggested. Take a cold feed from the cistern and pump that rather than from the mains. Which is a no,no any how.
  11. justlead1

    Service Valves

    There is a limit on the belt and braces approach. Apart from extra potential leaks, the DIY enthusiast still has the problem of draining the water from the rad, this in it self can result in disaster.
  12. justlead1

    Moving hot water cylinder into the loft.

    Hi. Supporting the cylinder and cwsc are prime factors. In order to stop the drawing of air when taps are turned on, the cold feed from cwsc to cylinder would need to be a minimum 28 mm on a small domestic installation.
  13. justlead1

    Instead of paying plumbers per hour – pay per job

    Managing this process is far more complex then hourly rate. Being successful for all parties, means a lot more organising, and monitoring. When on a bonus scheme plumber will blame and claim, when the management of time and materials fall sort. From my experience your margins need to...
  14. justlead1

    soft copper tube

    Soldered fittings are fine, but if using compression under ground they should be manipulative (type B). (rather than olives the end is "manipulated" using a flaring tool, which vary with make.
  15. justlead1

    Moving utility room soil pipe

    Hi. Once under floor it becomes a drain, requiring a manhole at changes of direction. Not the easiest thing to achieve from what you describe. Why not site it over the washing machine? If nothing else it will save her back. Good Luck
  16. justlead1

    Stevetheplumber nears 3000 posts [or he did when I last looked]

    Shame you aint a solicitor Steve 3000 posts/letters of the quality sent would earn you £150,000 On the other hand is a lot of larger, doubt you could type after that.
  17. justlead1

    Cyp

    In today financial climate almost certainly a con.
  18. justlead1

    Dreaded drains test

    Now there is a proper answer. Along with putty up the hose end. But when test is finished and all parties are happy, make sure you disconnect from U tube whilst the establishment are present. On occasions the small canister type blow lamps have been used (so i have heard)to assist (not alight)...
  19. justlead1

    Cutting off bath shower mixer. Literally.

    Why not take a small 4 1/2" grinder with a cutting blade to it. (with care)
  20. justlead1

    Capping off lead

    Hi Midge, Air pocket reduce the risk of water hammer. One often finds the connection to ballvalves in cisterns is formed with a branch some 6" from a stopped end. The air trap created was designed to allow the compression of the air which stopped the Newton effect of the incompressible of water...

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