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    Scratching my head (open vent)

    I need to tap in to the central heating due to an extension with underfloor heating that’s gone in. I want to be more than sure before tapping into the system due to its complexity and being an open vent I’m going to freeze the pipes I need to, so I can work on them. I was hoping to double check...
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    fixing airlocks in system, tips?

    Hey everyone, I've dealt with a few bad airlocks over the years but was wondering if anyone had any good tricks to get them out faster/easier. I've always been told to just leave it on constant until it settles and another time we had this plumber help us and he removed the thermostats on the...
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    Going Self-employed, advice.

    Hey everyone. Hope you all had a good Christmas/New Years. I have to turn self-employed due to financial reasons on my bosses part. It kind of suits me to be honest because even though I've been working for him I have missed out on a lot of days over the years due to there being little work...
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    Heatslave 12/14 Bentone B9A problem

    Not sure if anyone can help me but I’m losing my mind over this. Went to service a Worcester Heatslave 12/14 that hadn’t been used for a few years. Ive had various problems, from the pump giving me 200 psi to the fan turning intermittently.... I’m at a stage where the boiler won’t fire at...
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    Career advice please (move if necessary)

    Hello everyone. I'm hoping to become a commercial gas engineer. I'm time served and have yet to do my Gas Safe. I have to save money myself in order to do the course. I want to do commercial gas and maybe in the future open my own business with the ability to carry out work on commercial...
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    Looking to purchase Viper books and self study workbooks. Any good?

    As the title says I'm looking to purchase a bunch of books to begin studying gas. Is it worth spending £320 on books to prepare me for the course I'm looking to book myself in to? The course I believe consists of 8 days training and 3 days assessment (that maybe wrong as its off the top of my...
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    New install, tigerloop issue

    Hi all. I recently installed a new oil line and boiler in a property. The line is quite a run and the appliance is higher than the tank. I put a tiger loop in and used a bucket to prime the flow and return. This all went to plan and the boiler fired with no issue. I reconnected the oil line...
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    Am I a mug working for this amount?

    Hi everyone I’m just wondering if I’m actually worth more than what I’m being paid now. I’m not on an hourly rate I get paid daily and on a typical day I earn 60 pounds (take home) I don’t work for myself, I work for a self employed guy. I’m a time served level 3 qualified plumber, OFTEC...
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    Plumbing abroad? Advice?

    Looking to work abroad for a few years, or at least have that as an option. Anybody done it? Know anybody that’s done it? I want to know how difficult is the process say for example, working in Australia? I’m looking to get away from my home town for a while. Nothing really here for me. Thanks.
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    Time served plumber looking to progress.

    Hello everyone. I'm not sure if anyone can help me but I'm wanting to do my Gas Safe. I'll be able to do my domestic with no problem (I work for a Gas Safe engineer) and he wants me to do my gas. Once I've managed to pass my core gas I want to progress on to commercial. I don't want to just...
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    Query about Level 3 qualifications.

    Hey folks. I noticed when looking at my level 3 certs it said something along the lines of 'water regulations and unvented qualified' does this mean I can apply for the cards to show I'm qualified for these? No idea how it works by the way. Cheers.
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    What to charge on servicing and repairs

    This question has probably been asked a few times so sorry for that. I done a break down today on a old Worcester Heatslave. Oil pump had gone so I replaced it as well as checked the fan, electrodes etc to see if they were in good condition. I charged 70 quid labour and my boss wasn't happy...
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    Fault finding on oil burners

    Hey people. Was wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks on fault finding on oil burners. I hate turning up to break downs and not having enough confidence when diagnosing the burners. I know there's a process to the firing of the burner but I struggle to figure out what I'm looking for...
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    Want to become a faster and more efficient plumber

    hey guys Looking for any pointers/advice in becoming a better tradesman. Lately I'm doubting myself. I'm a level 3 plumber with OFTEC only just passed my level 3 and want to know if anyone has any advice for me so I can perform well. Kills me to think that I'm not good enough or that I'm not up...

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