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    New to forum - ex plumber (with a question!)

    Hi all, I'm David, long time lurker of the forum so thought about time I joined :). I did my training many years ago (not gas safe) worked for myself for a few years then ended up in a completely different career direction. I enjoyed the work though and what I picked up has come in handy many...
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    Plumber C&G Level 3 looking to further knowledge

    Hi Everyone, I would really appreciate if someone could help me out, or even just give me a nod me in the right direction. I am a City and Guilds level 2 and 3 Qualified Plumber who is looking to shadow someone to further my knowledge in Heating, Boiler break downs and brand new installs. As...
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    advice please: my plumber connected combi boiler to a shower pump

    hello i'm looking for advice from expert plumbers. i had a new combi boiler installed and then a major leak. turns out that the plumber didn't remove the power shower pump. he says 'it was under the bath how could i have known' which seems a bit cavalier to me. so my question: would a plumber...
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    Bathroom fitter to big boy plumber!

    Hi all, Quick hello to introduce myself. My name is TJ and I started out as a tiler after doing one of them courses back in 2008. Not impressed with the course ( in fact it was totally useless) I found myself a couple of alies in the tiling game and cracked on trying to learn the trade...
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    Can I become a plumber if I hate physics?

    Is that possible?Can I become a plumber without thermodynamics?I'm not so good at this chapter and I want to know if I have a chance to use more math than physics.I really don't know how to solve PV-VT-PT diagrams and that might take some time until I fully understand them.What are your...
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    Quality plumber seeking lucrative work...

    Hello all, I've many years experience in the plumbing industry, have the following quals / certs, fairly recently back into the trade (it's in my blood... the lead I mean :eek:): C&G Craft - Plumbing (Herts College of Building - 1984) BPEC - G3 Vented & Unvented HWS (2018) BPEC - Water Regs...
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    Mr Plumber Horror Story

    Damn, I almost went with these guys... Customers locked out after firm goes bust Feel bad for anyone who lost money There’s so many dodgy training centres out there.
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    Came home to find plumber has flooded my house!!

    Just come home early from my holidays and discovered the plumber I have employed must have caused water damage. Looks like he has drilled through his new pipework! Do you think I should now sue him? ;)
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    Plumber or Electrician - Newly fitted valve faulty

    I'm just looking for some advice. I've just had my 3 port valve replaced. A simple replacement of like for like. The old one had been working fine since I moved into the property 2 years ago but was old and died last week. My local plumber replaced it for me. The new valve isn't automatically...
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    Gas safe registered plumber may have fitted boiler against terms of the lease

    The management company for my block of flats flushed an external pipe the other day and it forced all the debris into the waste pipe for my washing machine (which my condense pipe also goes in to) [ and into my condense pipe also. The boiler makes a gurgling sound when you turn it on so I...
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    Easy question for a plumber.

    Please excuse the lack of correct terminology; The in-a-nut-shell version. If I have a short length of 15mm copper pipe going into a JG Speed fit elbow can I use a normal compression fitting at the other end of the copper pipe. The reason I ask is that I imagine fitting the compression fitting...
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    Can I be on the Tilers Forum as well as the Plumber's one??

    Hi there, Can 'you' use the same login details for the Tilers Forum as I do for the Plumbers Forum, or do I have to register separately please?
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    Trainee plumber looking for weekend work to kick start early career

    Hi everyone, I'm 22 years old and I'm currently on a plumbing apprenticeship where I'm working for a company that focuses on temporary cold water and soil stack systems on commercial building sites. By the end of my apprenticeship I will receive my NVQ level 2 in plumbing & heating systems. I...
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    Course programm for Plumber level 1

    Hello people, I applied for Plumber study in Hull College. As I have univercity degree of Power in Latvian Agricultural Univercity (heating system/electricity) they want to send me for LEVEL 2. As I am responsible person who don`t want to miss any knowlege from LEVEL 1 I want to go throuth...
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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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    level 2 plumber with certs looking for help with my NVQ lv2 sign off cardiff

    hi names Lenny I'm based in Cardiff. wondering if any one is looking for a new apprentice or willing to tag along on a few jobs until the Level 2 requirements are met, have all the certs and passed all exams and also have a water regs card would appreciate a job or if you can spare some time...
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    Looking for job as a Plumber mate

    Hi all I am Toncho 28 years old I have worked as a painter since 2014 in London but I would like to change my career. I am about to start Plumbing course in April so reckon it would be good if I start working as a Plumber mate for the begining till I am fully qualified. If anyone needs Plumber...
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    Plumber and Plumbers mate

    I am looking for 1xPlumber and 1 x Plumber mate for an immediate start. Location: Cambridge CB2 Start: ASAP Job spec: 1st & 2nd fix – 2 months’ work Must have valid JIB card (CSCS only for mates) Please call Laura on 0208 440 1018.
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    Another newbie wannabe capable plumber

    Hi, I am knocking on the door of 57 years old and I have given up trying to find a plumber who can get me my shower back working properly. So I am thinking of doing an NVQ level 2 from Access training so I can do the work myself. Yes, I am that desperate now. I also hope to be able to put...

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