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    UK Is this is a strange meter and regulator setup? Gas engineer of 20 years was stumped

    Hello, I had a gas engineer visit to disconnect a gas fire. However, he was stumped by the gas meter's regulator. He claimed to have never seen a setup like it. The engineer did not feel confident in disconnecting the gas supply to perform the job, so we didn't go ahead. The engineer phoned...
  2. S

    Commercial gas engineer poole

    At SCD Plumbing, we offer Commercial Plumbing Bournemouth, Commercial Plumbing Poole and a Gas Engineer Bournemouth. Get in touch today!
  3. K

    What do you think of this flexible gas hob connector?

    https://www.bes.co.uk/gasm8-hob-pro-gas-hob-connector-1-2-bsp-tf-x-10-mm-500mm-24916/?ref=gs&rnd=19366&gad_source=1 Cheap as chips too. Would you use it?
  4. J

    UK plumbing in portable gas stove?

    I'm moving to a flat currently fitted with an induction hob, but I really can't live without a wok burner. The best wok burner approved for domestic indoor use is a German propane-fed portable burner. I'm told the manufacturer can re-jet it for methane - but is there a compliant way to get a...
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    Is there any Gas safe engineer in Greater Manchester.

    Good morning everybody. My name is Abdalrhman I live in Wigan, recently I have started a Gas safe course, and Iam studying very hard to become a Gas safe engineer, but I need to do some shadwing to understand more about this field, I have a very good experience in plumbing .. Please If that...
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    What torque is a gas meter test nipple tightened too?

    What torque is a gas meter test nipple tightened too?
  7. Mohamedsbdelmalek

    Fagor pathroom gas heater leak

    The hearer is functional fine however it leaks from the pumper that has six hexa screws. Is that known issue and how to fix it
  8. A

    Combi Gas Boiler Intermittent Problem - Need to identify replacement part?

    Hi All, Combo Gas Boiler - Immergas Zeus Mini I’m hoping you can maybe help me with an intermittent issue I’m having with my Immergas Zeus Mini Combi Boiler. It works for weeks and then has a sporadic issue with igniting the boiler? I’ve uploaded a video so maybe you can take a Quick Look to...
    • Andrew Thompson
    • Thread
    • boiler combi gas engineer part replacement
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
  9. M

    Gas or Water Pipe? Look to find cause of damp in wall.

    Hi all, First time post so please be gentle. Trying to ascertain if damp wall in our kitchen is being causes by rising damp or by a seeping pipe. The pipe in the image attached disappears off under our solid kitchen floor (back addition of a 1890's Victorian terrace). The other end disappears...
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    Ferolli boiler leaking water from gas valve

    I have a ferolli HE31C and it has developed a water leak that appears to be from a porous casing in the gas valve. I can not see where water even enters the gas valve as I presume the gas goes in the bottom and out of the top of the valve. To check this out I dried it off and put some sealant...
    • Trevor Sherwood
    • Thread
    • boiler gas engineer leaking valve water
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
  11. R

    Plastic section on gas pipe entering property...

    Hi everyone, I've recently moved into a new property and had a lot of interference on our TV and Audio equipment, following advice I had our earth changed from PME to 8ft rod and it improved a lot but is still not perfect (the theory is the big factory located near our property is putting...
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    Domestic Gas in commercial properties

    Hi everyone, After a bit of advice in the fact I’ve recently passed my domestic gas qualification however all the work I will carry out will be in commercial dwellings, I understand that I can only work on systems within 0.035m3 of gas. But do this apply from meter or closest valve to the...
  13. J

    Capping a redundant gas cooker supply

    Hi, I’m having a gas cooker pipe capped off. The GS registered plumber/ fitter, has told me that to do this, he’ll also have to service the combi boiler and check the radiators. (combi boiler was serviced in January by the original installer) Before retiring I was a joiner and honestly in the...
  14. K

    Running copper pipework above / across a Gas boiler?

    Hi all, this is probably a daft question but I need to run my cold feed from one side of my wall mounted boiler to the other. Running it beneath the boiler is difficult with lots of obstacles, is it okay if I run soldered copper over / across the top of the boiler? It'll be about 4" off the top...
  15. M

    Gas safe registration

    I am on my firms gas safe registration. If someone asks me to cap a gas pipe off going to a fire. Would I need to have my own gas safe registration for this?
  16. M

    Cross bonding cutting gas/water pipes

    I know no one really does. But technically why should we use bonding clamps when we cut a section of gas or water pipes out? Thanks.
  17. L

    Replacement British Gas TRV head

    Good afternoon, I am after a replacement British Gas TRV head. I have found a direct replacement on Ebay, however they are £39.99 + £3.99 postage. Does anyone know if there is a different TRV head that will work? Kind regards, Laurence
  18. K

    Gas meter union removal

    How do you remove a gas meter union when there's a security washer blocking it? Or how do you remove the security washer?
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    Common duct for gas and electric

    Just a quick question on common ducts for gas laundry appliances. I have recently looked at a gas ironer which shared a common duct with 2 electric dryers. I believe this isn't allowed but the manufacturer sais it's up to a risk assessment. Any ideas anyone.
  20. T

    Anyone know if this is a gas supply?

    Hi everyone, I’m just DIYing a bathroom refurb and came across this blanked off pipe in the wall that protrudes out about 2cm. The previous owners tiled round it and left it exposed which makes me think that it was left in situ on purpose. We don’t actually use gas in the house and don’t have a...

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