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    Boiler position/protection

    Hi all Been to see a customer tonight who currently has a combi installed in his garage Going forward he wants to convert the garage to a bedroom incorporating a "wet room" style shower We can build a wall/cupboard around the boiler and extract fans will be installed but what do we have to...
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    Unvented HW problems

    New Unvented indirect cylinder 250 ltr installed. system is balanced as cold taken from bottem of combi valve, customer is complaining that HW flow is unballanced (HW less than Cold) Pipe was flushed as per manufactures commissioning instructions, flow problems are at Bath and shower...
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    johnorg

    Hi I am a new comer and have a problem with a bath tap unit. One of the ceramic valves needs replacement and I have no idea who the manufacturer is (it is about 5 years old and was purchaed from B&Q. Can I upload a photo of the taps in the hope that someone in this forum might recognise who...
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    New Oldie!

    Hi to everyone! Plumbing is fascinating! I bet you've never heard it called that before? I wish that forums like this were available 20-odd years ago, when I was trying to learn how to solder 22mm T joints properly! Looking forward to plenty of help for an amateur in the future. Thanks in...
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    mission impossible

    been to an installation which had older hep2o without the barrier on the ch side. Hep fittings direct off the rayburn into a boxing and cupboard which cannot be accessed then upto a false ceiling. The pipework can then be found in the cylinder going into a hep manifold feeding the 8 rads 4 of...
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    Difficult customers

    I was asked to add 4 new rads to a vented heating system (3 years old) I have added 2 and got them running. Two days later on my return visit The customer tells me that the 2 new rads are cold. I did all the tests and checks and reached the conclusion that the problem was sludge. The customer is...
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    plumbing problem????

    hi all, new to this site and need some advice. went to a job today and customer has had a problem with a kitchen tap. the story is.... she only gets hot water and a good pressure at the kitchen mixer tap when the boilers central heating is on. All other taps get hot and a good pressure when...
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    New combi-boiler or new storage tank?

    Hi, My current combi boiler has unfortunately passed its sell by date after 20yrs of reliable service (it keeps leaking and loosing preasure). The question I have is, should I replace my current combi-boiler with a new one, or have a new water storage tank? I live in a 5 bedroom house and I...
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    Halstead Best 50

    Hi Does anyone know the restsance the gas valve just tested one and there was 1,700 ohms resistance does any one know if this is correct or is it faulty Thanks
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    Halstead Best 50

    Hi Does anyone know the restsance the gas valve just tested one and there was 1,700 ohms resistance does any one know if this is correct or is it faulty Thanks
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    New Boy

    Hello every one.
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    leaking stopcock

    Just had a call from a referral about stopcock leaking at rear of dishwasher. I need to turn off outside stopcock and then change inner. Can I replace inner with a screwdriver operated compression valve? Also, any tips for the outside stopcock?
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    category 3

    hi people just wanted some advice gegarding routes onto acs for a cat3 student. im currently at college doing level1 plumbing( at my college you couldunt go onto the level2 without emplyment) and am working with a one man band rgi who is willing to sign my portfolio for me, but ive hit a...
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    Radiator sizing

    Evening all, Need to size up a radiator i know there's loads of sites that do it for you but i would like to know how to calculate it on site, i've done it before but can't get it right. Just wondering if somebody can just show me a quick example to show me how. Cheers.
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    Interview help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    :mad:Hello formers, INTERVIEW HELP!! Help!! I have an interview and assessment booked with BG. as a service and repair contractor although my experience is patchy. Can anyone tell me what the assessment and interview is like? I have already booked some lessons in using multimeters and some...
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    Potterton suprima 40 blowing 3 amp fuse & rcd.

    My Potterton Suprima 40 is blowing the switch 3amp fuse and tripping the rcd ,it is doing so although the programmer HW & CH are in the off position.I removed the programmer from the backplate & replaced fuse and the red boiler light came on but when iput the programmer back on it blew the fuses...
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    Price for new boiler

    Can anyone give me an idea the cost of supply and fitting a new combi boiler (middle of price range) for a mid terrace 60's house with three bedrooms and through lounge and kitchen. The eight radiators will need to be replaced as well. Any help given would be much appreciated.
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    boiler clearances

    Hi i was wondering if there is a set distance a worcester gas boiler should be from a kitchen sink as i can,t find anything in the manual cheers.
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    Y Plan to Combi Conversion

    :confused:Is it possible to convert an existing Y plan system to a combi HE in the loft. The boiler will go directly under the cupboard with the HW cylinder in. If so, how would the plumber go about this? I assume it would not be to much trouble as all the pipe work is already in the loft...
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    Radiator 'Tail' advice please...

    Hi all, small problem hopefully you can help me with. Fitting a double rad onto bedroom wall. Have bought a Bulldog TRV, which seems decent enough. Problem is, the two existing floor pipes have already been routed up throught he floorboards, capped off, and carpet etc fitted. I gave the...

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