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  1. M

    Really basic questions that are bugging me - bring on the ridicule!

    OK, ladies and gents, I know the correct answer to all of these is "You should have done an apprenticeship", so feel free to pile on the mickeytaking (as long as you also answer the questions!) 1) Paste - Boss White/Hawk White etc is described as thread sealant. I was always taught to put it...
  2. B

    ACS Preparation sample questions/tutorials

    Does anyone have any ACS prep/questions /tutorials please. I have asked kirkgas he did say next time he is on his laptop he will send me some, kind of losing hope, I have my ACS coming up next week please help. Any advice on how to prepare for the logic certification would be much appreciated...
  3. B

    Most commonly asked questions for a plumber?

    What are the most common questions other plumbers get from their customers?
  4. S

    atl practical training - ARCHIVED - FALSE POSITIVES - LEADING QUESTIONS

    Any one here doing plumbing 6189 course with atlpt?
  5. spanner

    BPEC Unvented hot water systems questions

    Hi there It's been ages since I've been here on the forum due to my plumbing 6129 technical certificate exams Just wanna say I've got an invented hot water systems course coming up as this is not covered at level 2 and would like to know who's attended one find out more information on the...
  6. D

    Electrical Sticky - Questions and answers.

    This sticky is for all questions and answers. Answers will be moved to the reference threads.
  7. R

    NVQ level 2 and 3 questions on courses

    I ain't going to say am a plumber as I don't have any qualifications saying that I am i ve been doing plumbing for 12 years since I was 19 , I worked for my uncles company was promised college but it never happened ,long story i ve been doing it since 19 , in Scotland for 5 years , then...
    • Ryan Burns
    • Thread
    • level questions
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Plumbing Courses
  8. R

    Going self employed questions

    Alright folks. Been in the same firm this last 8 years and found out today that they are looking us to go self employed due to work shortage. What way would I go about being self employed per say.. Is there a website I can get info on etc to help me? any feedback/help greatly appreciated...
  9. M

    Questions about a flapper valve...

    Hi all, Replaced a couple of toilets last week, and I'm curious about the flapper valves. What does the rubber tube do? I don't think it's a vacuum tube, as there doesn't seem to be a sealed chamber. And what is the adjuster for (the little black knob)? Thanks in advance - it bugs me...
  10. J

    a few questions from my gas training

    I am going to post these on seperate threads as they seem to get better responses if they are seperated 1. what is the allowable drop in your eyes (not legislation) The reason I ask is because with appliances its 4mb, somewhere else it says no more then 0.25mb and somewhere else it says that...
    • jase158
    • Thread
    • gas engineer questions training
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Gas Engineers Forum
  11. D

    Belittling the trade you're asking questions of.

    Getting more than a little fed up with it. Ok DIY plumbers and potchers are out there, just don't do us the diservice of telling us you don't trust us and we're all crap then ask us how to do our jobs!
  12. R

    Two questions...

    Whats the best way to get spray paint off car windows and black exterior trim? And if I ever find out who did it, is it best to shove the aerosol can up lengthways, or sideways?
  13. P

    On/off peak immersion questions

    Hi, I have a Water tank with two immersion heaters. The off peak switch heats the bottom immersion and the on peak switch heats the top immersion. my problem is the top immersion does not give enough water for a bath in the evening. can I rewire the on peak wire into the bottom immersion heater...
  14. J

    Looking for work + questions about the plumbing business in Britain

    Helllo I'm a 22 year old who came here from Sweden a couple of months ago and I'm looking for a job within plumbing. I've studied plumbing & heating in school for 3 years (upper secondary education) and after that I've been working as a plumber (apprentice) for another 2 years. I would have...
  15. D

    first plumbing job - questions

    Hi All, ive just done my first plumbing small plumbing job and have some questions for those working in the trade. 1) i was on my knees most of the day while i was working and i can now feel the knees are alittle swollan, any tips on how we can aviod this or reduce the wear on the knees. ive...
  16. H

    Pump Questions?

    Hi there, can i connect a pump straight to the existing supply under the bath i.e off the hot and cold then reconnect back to the tap/mixer? Or does it need a different supply? Just concerned as to where to run pipes? dont really want to lift up floors? many thanks....
  17. D

    Combi conversion from vented gravity system - wall of text and questions

    TL;DR version Getting new combi to replace vented conventional system Q 1) thoughts and opinions of weather compensating programmers? Q 2) Most of my CH pipe is 15mm will a chunk of this need to be replaced with 22mm? Q 3) Condensing boilers need a return of 55c or under to be most efficient...
    • DarrenThomas
    • Thread
    • combi gravity questions system wall
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  18. T

    Questions about inhibitor

    I know that inhibitor was put into my CH system some time ago, but I've no idea what make it was and whether it was enough, and whether it has a limited lifespan. I would be grateful for anwers to these questions (just quote the number of the Q). 1. Would it be a good idea to add some more...
  19. P

    Few questions about the radiators you use

    Afternoon, As part of some work we are doing we are getting some research done about the radiators that plumbers install could you please take a few minutes to answer my questions? Thanks a lot. What radiators do you usually supply? - Myson - Radson - Purmo - Quinn - Stelrad...
    • PlumbApprentice
    • Thread
    • questions radiators
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  20. N

    Evohome Correct configuration and operation questions?

    I have a Keston Boiler connected to a Ariston (megaflow). I have 5 rooms with radiators controlled with a combination of HR80's and DT92e and one BDR91 as the main Boiler relay connected to the radiator motorised zone valve. Additionally, I have one room with under floor heating connected to a...

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