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    Void under shower tray former

    Good the hear your solution appears to have worked well. As you say there's always a workable solution if you put your mind to it. When paying a professional to do it though I'm not sure you'd want to see a can of expanding foam being used on you wet floor former!! Ha
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    At Risk gas meter box after new combi boiler fixed

    We've just sorted one of these situations, unfortunately it was a right pain as we needed Cadent to remove the ECV in order to replace the whole box and repipe so it only went through the correctly sleeved exit point. Definitely needs doing though as any escape would go straight into the cavity...
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    Advice on press fit tools

    We've switched over to Press Fit for a few years and it has many benefits. There's still the odd occasion where I will solder but for ease generally the press fit is first choice. All out 1st fix is done in MLCP 16/20 and 25mm. It uses a U jaw fitting but is as easy to install as push fit but...
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    Choosing UFH pipe for screed

    As Shaun mentions drop Uheat a call and they'll spec it and do pipe layouts for you. We use MLCP for UFH and loads of general plumbing, it's great and really easy to work with. I've done dozens of full ground floor UFH systems through them and all work exactly as you would want.
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    Can anyone help me identify this valve please

    Looks like the Armitage Shanks ones, see link below https://www.mytub.co.uk/armitage-shanks-s9000-isolating-plastic-outlet-valve-sc-product-324368
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    Gas Engineer Software

    I've used Gas Engineers Software for a number of years, definitely does the job and easy to do certs etc on the App.
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    Is this really safe ?

    It is definitely a fault that needs rectifying, especially if it has just been installed. The part of the flue that is exposed is the air duct, so assuming the exhaust, internal, section is correctly installed it won't create an immediate danger. However, an 'at risk' certification would suggest...
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    Snapped screws on heat exchanger require a whole replacement?

    Definitely new boiler time.
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    Kitchen tap, replacing the O rings on the spout.

    Always used Regin Silicon Grease, WRAS approved and always does the job
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    Viessmann 100-W System With Evohome

    Just spoke to Viessmann and they do a module that provides a 240v connection for the DHW so can all be wired up and remain with the 4 pipe setup. The Evohome is because they work from home so want to zone the house, it's a semi that been extended on to extension heating pipes are a mess...
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    Viessmann 100-W System With Evohome

    Morning, I have a job later this week with the above , Viessmann Vitodens System boiler. It has a 4 pipe setup with internal diverter and at present there is a wireless thermostat/programmer controller in the hallway. Customer wants a Honeywell Evohome System and I just wondered if I can wire...
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    Radiator is heating up only to 1/3 of high

    We had a job where the customer had a similar issue. In the end we just knocked the baffle out with a length of threaded bar and hey presto they worked perfectly! I think the baffle is there for vertical fit to direct the water round.
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    Help Please, Salamander Accubust Water Pump

    I would give Salamander technical guys a call on Monday to check. However my understanding is that the pump is designed to recharge the accumulator and also offer a mains boost of 12lpm once the accumulator has been discharged. So in theory yes it would work but 12lpm is still quite low on a...
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    Smart TRV system needed, any advice?

    Thanks for all above. I've done a few Evohomes and never had a problem I was just wondering if any other companies offer a decent alternative. Cost wise it isn't an issue, customer has agreed quote, and they all look similar, ish, I was just interested if anyone had fitted/liked any other...
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    Smart TRV system needed, any advice?

    Afternoon all, I have a customer with a heavily extended semi which now has 4 beds, 2 bathroom and 5 reception rooms. They have started working from home and want to zone the heating system, unfortunately the system boiler and cylinder is in the garage with 2 x 22mm primary pipes disappearing...
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    Laser level recommendation

    I have a blue Bosch one with tripod, been great but I do find the red line can be difficult to see on bright days. One of my lads has a green Dewalt one and it is definitely clearer, but dearer so depends on how much your planning on using it.
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    External combi filter questions

    From the 4000 installation manual, a bit long winded but they say if you don't follow guidelines it could 'invalidate the guarantee' and that a filter is 'recommended'. I think it covers them for turning up and if the system isn't clean and has caused the failure they can refuse repair.
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    External combi filter questions

    Fitting a filter has always been advised as 'best practice' and my understanding is that it became part of Part L Building Regulations last summer and was a requirement. Might be best talking to the boiler manufacturer just to check they will honour the warranty etc without a filter being installed.
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    Wet UFH and engineered wood

    No sheets, they used a small bead of foam all around the perimeter to keep the liquid screed in. They also primed the boards with a slightly gritty finish I assume so the liquid screed adhered to it. Fortunately it was quite a level floor to begin with so it was just a thin layer, to cover...
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    Wet UFH and engineered wood

    Not much more detail I can offer really, we only installed the panels and run pipe. Screed and finish floor left to the flooring company, but they were happy with our bit. I've attached a photo of what we left. The panels are light weight but have high compression values, we glued these down...

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