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  1. M

    Capping of gas pipe with ef fitting

    I just wonderd when capping of a gas pipe to say a gas hob as an electric one is to be install. Would you tend tocap with an ef cap end or compression. If using ef, what do you do about purging. Thanks.
  2. Ray Stroud

    Fitting a PRV in a tight space.

    I'm about to replace my house stopcock (gatevalve) with a new one (Pegler Lever Ball) and thought I'd take the opportunity to add a Honeywell D05F Pressure Reducing Valve and a Fernox Electrolytic Scale Reducer. However, 'the book' says the PRV must be followed by a straight length of pipe...
  3. I

    Bathroom Basin fitting

    Hello, Is it a must to fix the pedastal to the sink and the skin to the wall? I didnt really want to screw into my tiles, but knowing silicone is a good adhesive is it sufficient? Should the Sink be level front to back all, or should it have a tilt backwards to allow the skin to empty fully...
  4. M

    Boiler service, quote for new and gas cooker fitting

    Hi, we have just moved in to a new house and the boiler seems questionable so we would like it servicing and a quote for a replacement. I have also bought a second hand (12 month old) gas cooker to see us through until we get the kitchen done so we need this fitting and checking over as well...
  5. C

    Gas cooker/Hob pressure testing and fitting questions.

    Hi all, relatively new to the gas industry about a year and normally just do fires and boilers. The only reason i have the cookers ticket is for lgsc's. I am fitting my first freestanding cooker tomorrow and i have a few questions which may sound dumb. 1. Is changing all the injectors...
  6. N

    Steel pipe fitting without thread.

    Hi I've got a steel pipe that's snapped off in the wall (see the photo). It travels through the wall and into a screeded floor. Is there a fitting suitable for gas or a way to thread the pipe without chopping half the wall away?
  7. B

    Grohe tap fitting 15mm flexi vs 21(?)mm valve thread

    Hello, I’m trying to fit a new Grohe tap. Flexi hoses are 15mm and don’t fit the 21mm (guessing it could be 22mm?) existing thread on the water feed valves. See pictures attached. Is there an adapter I can buy? Or do I need to replace the valve for a 15mm one? The copper pipework itself for...
  8. D

    IMMERSION HEATER TRIPPING RCD AFTER FITTING NEW CHANGEOVER SWITCH

    Hi, I have a 6 months old hot water cylinder (vented) to which there are top and bottom immersion rods fitted. Only the bottom was connected so I have just put in a "sink/bath" change over switch. The bottom one works fine but the top one trips the RCD when the thermostat is in the on...

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