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  1. gmartine

    PRV valve vaillant

    Am I being a div, never fitted the flat clip and where the hell is it supposed to go?
  2. gmartine

    Anti vermin outlet.

    Feel a bit sorry for one of my neighbours, youngish family that have been flooded twice with flooring ruined both times because rat(s) got in through the washing machine outlet and burrowed through pipe to get to the ktichen. I got involved and despite my experience the fecker took an age to...
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    Britain’s gas network still using engines from 1960s RAF fighter jets

    Why am I not surprised? Britain’s gas network still using engines from 1960s RAF fighter jets Ageing aircraft turbines will cost millions to replace, says National Gas chief Jonathan Leake14 January 2024 • 5:49pm Mr Butterworth, chief executive of National Gas, says the network is powered by...
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    Very cheap system boiler?

    Anybody have an account with City Plumbing? Of course they have no obligation to sell it to you at that price...
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    Handy ratchet wrench?

    Never seen that type of ratchet wrench before... https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G9BhDrQPKAU Could be useful, Amazon sell singles of large sizes... https://www.maxrpm.de/BGS-Line-Ratchet-Wrench-Set-6-pcs-BGS-8665?curr=GBP&opi=95576897
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    18mm cement board for bathroom flooring?

    Third time I'll be doing this floor...first time was weatherproof TnG, 2nd was marine ply both of which were varnished and blew up because of a combination of flooding and careless use. Hardibacker is easy to get from sheds but only in 12 & 6mm which I could overlay. Any other recommendations?
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    Anybody been asked to tamper/slow or bypass meters?

    Extremely small sample (150) conducted by an insurance company would you believe... https://news.sky.com/story/ticking-time-bomb-over-widespread-meter-tampering-during-cost-of-living-crisis-12897023
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    HardieBacker - "other" uses.

    A creative friend of mine wants to use it like ply/chip board and make kitchen cabinets (doorless) out of it as he likes the brutalist look. Straight away I said no it's too brittle, wont take screws and plugs without splitting (I think) nor would any shelving take loading well. I've used it as...
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    ASHP - Godsend or the devils spawn?

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/05/12/the-heat-pump-farce-has-finally-been-exposed/?li_source=LI&li_medium=liftigniter-rhr I realise not many have a sub to Telegraph (neither do I) but this is the article in full. As for the statement by BG, I haven't corroborated it but it seems an odd...
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    Anybody replaced a Cat G boiler recently?

    I was paying particular attention to a British Gas radio ad the other day where certain efficiency and cost saving claims where being made. Oh and there it is, a disclaimer at the end of the ad said in rapid fashion that the savings claimed were based on a Band G boiler or less than 70%...
  11. gmartine

    Bahco Slip Joint Pump Pliers (8224) Offer.

    Seems like a good deal...£16.57 with discount code. eBay item number: 154980230006...
  12. gmartine

    One for the electricians amongst you.

    If I wanted to run a few domestic sockets or even a whole ring main (seperated from CU of course) from my generator and do so safely with regards to electronic devices what device or kit should or could I use inline to make it a safe supply?
  13. gmartine

    Honeywell syncron motor replacement

    Is there a decent third party offering out there as OEM are pretty expensive?
  14. gmartine

    Leaking gas shut off valve.

    I've called Transco and tightened it till it no longer leaks but that renders the valve unusable but what is the usual fix, is it usually a servicable item?
  15. gmartine

    Subscribing to remove ads.

    Why are you effectively penalising those who want to contribute most, it's a poor strategy and we've already lost lots of qualified contributors that were irritated because of the incessant advertisng and pop ups. Give anybody whose Gas Safe or a qualifed plumber an ad pass, it makes no...
  16. gmartine

    Best chemical sink unblocker?

    Which make is fairly foolproof? I tend to almost always go down the mechanical unblocking route but I want to leave a few bottles for a few tenants (not mine).
  17. gmartine

    WB wireless controls

    Anybody else make a clip in wireless kit for a WB combi besides Drayton and WB Comfort?
  18. gmartine

    O ring replacement or thread seal?

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    Tradesman recommendation websites

    My sister lives far away and needs work done and there are loads out there, which ones would you recommend if any?
  20. gmartine

    Electrical trunking/conduit brackets?

    Having a brain fade, I had a boxful and now I can't find them anywhere. Seen, bought or used these.? Used for extra trunking support, no not my pants.

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