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  1. justlead1

    Are you a Plumber? Fancy a change?

    I have a small business, but reaching my sell by date. As such wish to sell and support others who may be interest in opportunity. Must be driven to earn, support clients, committed and UK based. Having been a plumber for some 53 years i can say with confidence that the element of plumbing that...
  2. 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?
  3. justlead1

    PV panels

    Is it just me? Having spent half a life trying to make the roofs of properties on which i work neat and in keeping with the aesthetics and standards demand. It annoys me to see these P V. panels doted about the place, leading to, at the current rate, our country having the appearance of a...
  4. justlead1

    Weathering wires/cables through pitched roofs

    I have had a couple on inquiries for cable flashings. From companies fitting PV. panels. It would appear banging a hole through slates, passing cable through and adding silicon is not excepted by some Clerks Of Works. The image is a flashing that i have developed and made for existing clients...
  5. justlead1

    Video/Dvd in the Plumbing & Heating industry

    Are collages/trainers and employers using film as a training aid. When instructing individuals on the craft and knowledge needed to progress within the trade?
  6. justlead1

    Lead welding

    On occasions i get inquiries for lead welding, these come from all over the UK. Although that what i do, traveling the UK does not appeal any more.. But i would like to create a list of people who can and wish to do the welding job. If you fit the bill? Please post me your details. (Jobs...
  7. justlead1

    Halstead iheat 20

    Possibly due to a power cut the halsted iheat 20 has failed to run. It is served via a horrsman controller. The pal with problem has an installation booklet but no user handbook which i believe gives reset instruction? I would be pleased to here of any advise on sorting the problem.
  8. justlead1

    Congratulations Kirkgas

    Another milestone on route to a tomb stone. Nice to read reliable information, it a great benefit to all.
  9. justlead1

    Do Web Sites Work

    Do web sites bring in work for small plumbing/heating/gas fitting type business? Or are they just a necessary expense to join others? What are your thoughts?
  10. justlead1

    Velux solar panels

    I have a zinc roof to install. Velux panels are to be fitted, which require me to flash around. However its not clear with the information i have to determine whether the flow and returns from the panels pass through the roof with in the area of panel or adjacent to panels. Has any one...
  11. justlead1

    Support for a supporter

    Hi Tamz. I noticed your post have reach dizzy heights. I congratulate you on both the subjects and wisdom shared. Not to mention the benefits to those of less experience, who i am sure will have improved there knowledge as a result of your words. Good Luck
  12. justlead1

    Air to air heating units

    Hi. Has any one any thought on air to air units? I have been asked by a friend who is responsible for a drinking club, to suggest methods of heating a single story building (one large room) The area is 180 MSq and ceiling height 2.8m. Owing to the layout, lack of gas supply and space. Electric...
  13. justlead1

    Insulation and unvented

    While fitting a new unvented cylinder for a client. A building control officer made an appearance and was adamant that lagging of all pipes withing a metre of the cylinder needed to be insulated / lagged. In order to get me up to speed on the subjects. Has any one come across this practice? Is...
  14. justlead1

    Hot out of cold tap on unvented

    Hi A pal has had a plumber round to sort a fault on a new property (one year old) plumbing system. Unvented heated via gas boiler and solar. When the cold tap are run hot water flows. (non stop) It may be a balanced system (info was over phone from a layman) Has anybody come across this fault...
  15. justlead1

    Training in the plumbing trade

    Hi. It is apparent that some people who post on this site are plumbing trainers / teachers and others are most positive of advancing the trade. Having been through the system myself. I wonder if you share my views? The training has been similar in my lifetime. Basic, advanced, tec, and design...
  16. justlead1

    Megaflow unvented

    Hi. I removed a unvented megaflow some months ago. Now when i intend to fit it in my own home, i have lost the "O" ring (approx 200 mm dia and mm on section. It fits to seal the manhole lid on the S/steel unit. Having emailed a couple of firms that supply spares, i face frustration as they...
  17. justlead1

    Shower help /suggesion

    Hi. Just fitted a grohe bath/shower mixer at one of the nippers flat. I have had the mixer kicking about for 12 years or more. Went to fit a shower hose and rose, only to find the male chrome thread on the mixer is 3/4". I am having trouble finding a hose with a 3/4" connector. A chrome 3/4"...
  18. justlead1

    Finacial problems

    Hi. A plumber, only 25 years old very good and qualified. Has been knocked by a client. As a result he owes £11000 to a merchant where he held a credit account. He asked me what to do. I suggested he tried to negotiate with the people he owes, with the aim of spreading the amount over say 9...
  19. justlead1

    Have i been shafted

    Hi. One of my nippers is away for a few days. So i take the opportunity to remove her bath and fit a new one (Tap hole less) and also fit a posh Grohe bath/shower mixer that terminates from the wall. I think i will do a decent job, pop into plumber merchant for 2 3/4 x 22 mm back plate elbows...
  20. justlead1

    Renewable, your thoughts

    Hi. Chatting with various trades installing renewables, has suggested individuals are loosing work on both domestic and commercial properties. As skills and knowledge are limited to their specific trade. Clients want to sign one contract to cover all the proposed renewables. If this is the...

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