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    Baxi Solo 2 change recommendations.

    Hello everyone. Another post to add to the endless list. I have been asked to go and give a price for replacing a Baxi Solo 2. The customer has said that he has already been quoted for a 30kw boiler. It's a y plan set up with open vent. He said he might also decide on an unvented cylinder...
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    Recommendations to replace this in landlord property

    Hi everyone Another post from myself to add to the list if not a problem. What would you be replacing this with in a landlord property? He's not too bad, doesn't want to penny pinch and put in the cheapest rubbish available but wants reliability and not be ripped off. What would you go for...
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    Cleaning out plate hex.

    I have been using fx2 and boiling water and it seems to do the job OK but I have had one or 2 that have needed to come out and be cleaned again. I know a guy who thinks it's a waste of time and he just replaces them but I've only had a couple that I couldn't clear because they were too bad...
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    Anyone know where I can get trim like this?

    Another request for info if that's OK.... Looking for trim like the one in the picture. Nothing available in the local tiling shops. Off to a plastics place in the morning who usually have a good selection but failing that does anyone know where I might find it. 12mm needed for 1 edge. Other...
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    Drill bits for tiles recommendations?

    Hi everyone, What decent drill bits can anyone recommend for going through tiles? If there's any sets with hole cutters in that would be even better. Thanks.
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    Anyone dealt with CP hearts?

    Anyone here use cp hearts bathrooms? Waiting on availability for a couple of bits for a shower. So far I've had a few phone calls to say someone will get back to me. They know the property/customer from when the work was originally done but so far I keep getting told the technical team are...
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    Ball park figure for this job?

    Customer has a loft conversion room, it's quite big and asked for a price for a shower room to be made at one end. Received a reply back this evening to say the price was quite a bit more than they were expecting so they need a rethink. I'm not particularly bothered as can't win all jobs and not...
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    Customer has removed tray etc and wants tiled floor no tray

    Hi, been to look at this job, customer has removed the tray, screen and tiles and now wants a tiled floor instead of a tray and a pivot door fitted. Wall tiles not a problem. Not the sort of thing I have done but between me and another guy also a plumber have been asked to quote it. They want...
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    Aqualisa colt letting by.

    Going to look at an Aqualisa colt on Monday morning. Customer says its dripping all the time. I know these showers are easy to straight swap but the customer said they want a repair. Is it likely to be new cartridge job? They said only 3-4 years old so said if it's new shower time they want...
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    Saniflo issue. Only works when given a kick.

    Lady across the road from me has a problem with her saniflo, I know a lot people would tell me to steer clear of these things but I'm happy to do anything for the right price. She said it doesn't always clear the waste away but if she gives it a kick it will work. I have a mate going with me...
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    Pivot door needed for 850mm gap. See pic

    Hi everyone. Been asked to fit a new pivot door for this tray and reseal. The gap wall to wall is 850mm. I don't know why the previous door was taken off. Ive had a price from city's which is about £280, seems a bit steep. I know they had trouble finding it. They could find other doors but...
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    Brand new salamander pump leaking out of box.

    New pump fitted, this afternoon. No issues, showers, ran multiple times. Airing cupboard checked minutes before leaving property. Left job about 1730 and get a text from customer to say the pump was leaking while her son was in the shower. I've raced straight back, thinking perhaps I didn't...
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    Asked to price fit only......yeah yeah I know

    Hi, been asked to give a price for fit only for a bathroom. It's a. B & Q bathroom, been designed by them apparently. Going to meet customer next week to see what's what. As we all know it won't be a straight forward job. Maybe stuff missing. I will need to supply some materials fittings etc...
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    What can be done about this?

    In the middle of an ensuite upgrade. Have fitted the wall boards instead of tiles. Room will need decorating afterwards. We have cut/knocked the coving out in the shower area so we can fit the boards to the ceiling. Customer is not having the ceiling skimmed or anything, said they will just be...
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    Giving customers a time for appointments.

    When booking in work with customers I'm finding I get a lot say they are available after 5pm as they work during the day. Emergencies I attend to any time of the day or night and I am happy to attend some jobs in the evening but I cant always have customers telling me what time I can attend...
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    Need to put a bodge job right. Any help? See pic.

    Hi, got called to a regular customer who said their shower leaks when used. Was hoping it was the tray seal. No such luck. Where the pipe is coming out the wall it's 1.5". sort of. It's the waste from the shower. I don't have before pictures but someone had fitted a compression elbow with no...
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    Main combi 24 he hot water issue

    Hi Went to look at a main combi 24 he boiler. The issue was hot water would only work with the heating on. We had a look and from cold, ran the hot tap at the sink and it was going down the flow pipe. We changed the diverter and now the boiler would come on with a hw demand as normal but the...
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    Price to fit heating system from scratch.

    Hi everyone, been to look at a job, current set up is unvented cylinder with storage heaters. Customer has had a gas meter put in and wants a combi boiler put in. 1 bathroom and en-suite shower. She wants the unvented cylinder gone. Job requires gas run in 28mm. all new rads, valves etc...
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    Replace Aqualisa Quartz

    Hi can anyone recommend what would be the best replacement shower for this please.
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    Recognise this shower? Replace with???

    Hi, I was sent this photo today. Been told it leaks - not sure where from. Customer wants it replacing. Said I'd have to take a look but canyone recommend a suitable replacement? Thanks

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