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    Level 2 plumber needing apprenticeship/voluntary work in Halifax

    Hi everyone My 20 yr old son is about to complete his C&G level 2 in May and requires an apprenticeship to go on to Level 3 and eventually Gas Safe. Is there anyone on this forum from Halifax, or nearby areas that are looking for an apprentice? If not, he could do the odd few hours or...
  2. K

    Professional opinion on this pipe work please

    I would really appreciate some professional opinions on attached photo. We had an extension built a couple of years ago and a new bathroom installed on first floor (directly above pipe work in photo) About 9 months ago noticed chipboard flooring around area of this pipe work was sinking and...
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    Improver/mate plumbing work needed Leicestershire/lincoln etc..

    My names Chris looking for experience, full driving license, city and guilds level 2 plumbing and heating, level 3 Regs & advance hot water systems. Mentored for 1year in plumbing workshop and carried out small on site jobs. Willing to travel and or relocate if necessary. Thanks
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    Timer did not work for once?!

    Hi all, The day before yesterday early morning (23rd of Jan) the temperature was very low, about -7C, so before that, I set timer to start CH for 6-8am to prevent the cold weather freezing the boiler. BUT, by 6:40am I woke up and didn't hear the pump noise. I went to see the timer which was not...
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    Low water pressure after DIY work

    I replaced some plastic pipes and fittings on my mains inlet under the sink with copper today. First time ever attempting plumbing, but it seems ok with no leaks. At first it was all hunky dory, but I later noticed my water pressure had gone down. I’ve attached a pic. The section from the check...
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    Does this work on leak in actual radiator

    Does this work on a leak in the actual radiator.
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    we have an ambirad heating system in our place of work

    we have an ambirad heating system in our place of work. one works perfectly. if you set it to above room temperature it comes on and works fine. the other is as if it's in reverse. you have to set it to below room temperature for it to come on. which as you can guess is pointless. can anyone...
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    Trv not turning off, but heads are ok (work on other radiators)

    Hello, we have bulldog trvs on all our radiators but have a problem with 2 of them. The 2 upstairs radiators do not turn off (4 downstairs all work fine). If I switch the trv heads, taking one which works downstairs and putting it on an upstairs radiator it also does not shut off the radiator...
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    One radiator out of 15 won’t work?

    I have 15 rads in my house, 13 on upper floor, 2 on lower ground floor with boiler. The 2 lower floor rads seem to feed off separate pipes which drop down from upstairs. However one of these rads will not work at all, I have changed the rad and valves for new and tried bleeding etc, not even the...
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    Looking to work as a gas engineer SE London

    Hi. I have just qualified as a registered gas safe engineer I am keen to work with someone who is more experienced for the first year or so to learn more about identifying faults ect (ideally based in SE London). I can be available at short notice for ad hoc work (It doesn't need to be a...
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    why is it so hard in finding a company to work with?

    Hello, I have recently completed a Level 2 Diploma in plumbing and heating (London). I have been applying to many companies but without any luck. What are my doing wrong? I even tried British Gas and Thames water but no luck. I emailed alot of plumbing businesses in North London but no luck...
  12. Tonyboney

    Work experience Derby

    Hi All I've just started out studying NVQ level 2 plumbing and Heating and then further on to gas engineering. I work full time (Self-employed) and have been a successful Chef for 35 years but have no experience in the plumbing and gas industry. I have a car (clean licence) a good attitude and...
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    Moving pipe work for Underfloor Heating

    I am doing some work for a client which involves moving some pipe work for the underfloor heating. They would like it moved the adjacent wall so they can install a washing machine in the cupboard. I have included a picture below of the fixtures and the walls. Question is, can it simply be moved...
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    Why can't I get Upstairs radiators to work independently

    Hi, wonder if anyone can give some advice. Recently moved into a new property. It has external OIL combi boiler which is new and works well. Downstairs has underfloor heating - which works well. Upstairs has wall radiators - which work well - but ONLY if the downstairs thermometer is calling for...
  15. Benjpharris

    Cannot get Timeguard TRT036 to work heating

    Hello, I live in a house with a Timeguard TRT036 timer which appears to not be working correctly…or I’m doing something wrong. I’ve followed all instructions for setting the clock and 7 day times on and off. However I should be able to override the times by setting to ‘Always on’. This seems...
  16. jcsawyer

    H37XL and Greenstar 12i - Can't get the heating zones to work!

    Hey folks! I have been trying to get my heating up and running properly but I have had some trouble. I bought a new house this year and I have only just got to the point where I'd like to use the heating a bit. The house has two honeywell thermostats (Picture attached) one upstairs one...
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    Please help me work out why my radiators aren't heating

    Hello all, Like most people, I've gone to turn on my central heating after 6 months of it being off and, surprise surprise, it doesn't work. I'm trying to work out what is wrong with it myself, I enjoy the challenge and the learning process; if all fails, I can call a plumber. I have an Ideal...
  18. Bettyboo

    Would HIVE work with this oil boiler and controls?

    Hi All Please see attached photos. Does anyone know if the HIVE app and thermostat and control would work with this oil boiler plse? The thermostat control ( Honeywell) is restrictive as you have little options as to when you can have boiler on and off. It's my elderly father's boiler and I...
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    Commercial price work (prices) advice!

    Hi all. I just wondered whether any of you are currently doing any site work on a price? Only on the plumbing side no gas. Things like cylinder installs, 1st fixing and 2nd fixing. I know this will vary across the country, I’m based in the midlands. Any advice would be helpful. Cheers
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    Heating Design Circuit - will it work?

    Hello, I'm looking at installing a new central heating system with UHF on the ground floor and normal rads on the 1st Floor. The design was initially to have at its heart an Ideal System Boiler and a Telford Tempest 500l Indirect Cylinder but I'm considering changing/modifying this design to...

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