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    UK UFH specialist in Norwich area

    hello, I have a friend who has a FAR ufh setup that he needs checking out and balancing. Please share any recommended engineers details in the Norwich/Wroxham area.
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    Reviews on EPH mv's in your opinion

    Evening all, I've not been on the forum for a while, what is/are your opinion(s) on EPH mv's please? Regards Jim
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    New monument pipe benders

    Hi, Has anyone experience of the new Monument benders? Any feedback?
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    Javac Flexi gas torch

    Hi all, Anyone got one of these? Look good to me.
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    URGENT Aqualisa Quartz Electric Shower scaled up.

    Hi all, Can the shower be descaled? It's coughing and spluttering (maybe it's got Covid 19?!) MTIA.
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    Best plastic/MLCP pipe cutter?

    Evening all, IYHO which is the best plastic / mlcp pipe cutter (not for waste pipe). Cheers Jim
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    Breakdown of costs to become "oil" qualified & OFTEC registered

    Hi all, Please can you advise on the above, estimates of costs would be fine. I realise it depends on my competency / skill set & experience to a degree. I've no "oil" experience to speak off apart from a couple of boiler installs back in the 1980's! I'm classified as Category 2 in the...
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    Help for a carpenter friend to get an NVQ in plumbing.

    Hi all, I have a carpenter friend who is very keen to learn and obtain an NVQ in plumbing. What would you suggest is the best route for him please? Cheers Jim
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    Wanting to brush up on pipe sizing (large domestic/small commercial)

    Hi all, I'm wanting to brush up on pipe sizing for H & C water services and heating pipework for large domestic and small commercial work. Please can someone advise me where to find info online or books to buy? Regards to all, keep well & safe. Cheers Jim
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    Klauke MAP 215 press tool

    Evening all, Anyone got the Klauke press tool MAP 215 Battery-powered crimping tools 18 V, up to 32 mm, 15 kN | Klauke - https://www.klauke.com/gb/en/map-215-battery-powered-crimping-tools-18-v-to-32-mm-15-kn I'm wanting to know how it compares with Novo / Geberit etc please. Cheers Jim
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    Ballpark charge for power flushing 10 rads, system boiler OV

    Hi all, Would someone give me an idea of what you'd charge to power flush a 10 rad system (I'll hire machine from BSS). 15mm pipework (NOT 8 or 10) Glow-worm Flexicom 24hx boiler Open vent. Cheers Jim
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    Need some assistance to identify Triton thermo shower

    Hi, Can someone help me identify the correct replacement cartridge for this Triton shower please? Cheers Jim
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    DAB Esytank 3/4" ballvalve temperamental operation

    Evening all, have any of you had this issue? I recently installed a DAB Esytank (480 ltr accumulator) and Esybox pump and the Esytank has overflowed a few times now. I'll probably change the DAB ballvalve for a brass Pt2 one. Appreciate any advice. Cheers
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    Can Trianco TRO Eurostar 60/70 boiler be converted to fully pumped?

    Evening all, Would someone(s) ;) know if a Trianco TRO Eurostar 60/70 boiler be converted to fully pumped? Cheers Jim
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    Help to identify fittings & pipe please

    Hi all, Went to survey a job yesterday and need some help to identify fittings & pipe please - see pic. Many thanks in advance. Cheers Jim
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    Do you know of a good plumber's mate / good labourer in the Norwich area?

    Hi all, I reckon the title explains what I'm looking for..... I'm fitting a lot of wetrooms, showers, bathrooms in occupied houses, mostly for elderly people and need another pair of hands to assist. Person needs to be self-employed. Cheers Jim P.S. Please PM me for further details if you...
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    Bristan thermo shower valve leaking again.

    Hi there, Looking for advice for friend who had leak from seal between valve body and cartridge. She had the cartridge replaced which included new seals, this fixed the leak for a few months, however it's started leaking again. Pics below. Is it just the body is worn or does anyone know a fix...
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    Plumbers mate needed for immediate start in Norwich

    Evening all, I'm on the prowl for a plumbers mate or even a plumbers labourer ;) Loads of work in Norwich and Norfolk area. Stripping out bathrooms, cutting out floors for wet-room trays/formers, general fetching and carrying. Please PM me if you know anyone who might be interested. I'm looking...
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    1960's VC Syphon.... any use to anyone?

    Hi all, replaced this the other day. VGC, one careful lady owner :D Any use to anyone?

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