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  1. J

    Help with under bathroom sink pipe work

    I have tried to unblock my bathroom sink and managed to undo the u bend pipe and clear any blockage inside. But there is still a blockage in the pipe leading out of the wall but I can’t see anyway to undo this section. Please advise ASAP. Thank you.
  2. M

    Completing work in void house

    If doing work on a vacant house. When finished do you see it as good practice to turn the water off. I usually do. I'm confident in my work but see this as good practice. Can I ask for others opinions? Thanks
  3. B

    New boiler install - is this acceptable work?

    Hi I had a new boiler installed and wondered if you think this is acceptable workmanship. Looks like they started to drill a hole at the front and then had to move down. Thanks for your input.
  4. J

    Anyone else struggling with work during this pandemic

    Hello everyone Any other plumbers struggling with work during this covid situation? I went self employed in September was really good up until Christmas then it's been dead as a door nail since lock down came in to force again . I'm not a gas engineer just a general plumber .I've joined...
  5. B

    Plumbing emprover looking for work

    Hi, I'm in Northamptonshire 36 years old. I have a level 2 in plumbing, I can do the basics like valves, pipe bending, soldering, I'm good on the tools. I just need more experience. Anyone's needing a mate, contact me.
  6. H

    Pipe work under kitchen sink

    This is how our Builders’s plumber has installed the pipe work under our kitchen sink. It is at the front leaving little room for storage, the dishwasher is connected, it’s an old cabinet that has been moved forward into our new extension until we can afford new units. Is this how it should look...
  7. P

    Pipe work location advice

    Hi, I am new to this, thanks in advance for any support/help! In the next few weeks I’ll be moving into a house with a VERY old boiler that I will have a pro replace and move at the same time. I have done small pipe work jobs, e.g. moving a bathroom around. As the new house only has radiators...
  8. O

    Wall hung toilet in brick work with rear soil pipe

    Hi, First post (be gentle!) I joined looking for advice and hope someone can help! I’m looking to get a wall hung toilet but have a couple of issuers. The wall is breeze block (3 inch thick) then a cavity before the external wall. The cavity is about 4-6 inches in size from what I can tell...
  9. J

    Will a thermostatic shower mixer work with two hot supplies?

    I won't go into the specifics here because it'd be far too long, but in a system I'm building I have two hot supplies - one between 25C and 35C, and one between 45C and 70C. (In short, I have two heat sources that perform differently under different conditions). I want an output temperature of...
  10. Husk24

    Why does downstairs heating has to be on for upstairs to work?

    Hi All I have a question regarding my heating setup, I moved in 5 years ago and since replaced boiler and added 3 nest controls. I have a system boiler with water cylinder and have three nest thermostats, one controls and turns on the boiler for downstairs apart from the conservatory where I...
  11. SlimD

    Heating needs hot water on to get it to work

    After advice: Got a sealed heating system run off an old Potterton Suprema system boiler. Can only get heating to come on by turning on both heating and hot water. Then once boiler fires turn hot water off and heating kicks in after a few minutes but Heating won’t come on by itself when first...
  12. R

    Do these regulation valves also firmly isolate pipe work?

    Hi. Will this crane regulator valve act as an isolation valve too allowing for alterations? Many thanks.
  13. K

    Wood stove above with thermal store below - can this work safely?

    Hello all, I'm searching for advice on my new system being fitted into a very old stone house in France. We have purchased a thermflow 300L thermal store with a built-in expansion tank to work with multiple heating inputs (solar, electric and wood burning stove boiler). We are running 7 rads...
  14. W

    How to get work after nvq level 2

    Hello, could someone talk to me about how hard is it to get work while doing your nvq level 2? How hard is it to find someone willing to take you on? What's the best way to go about finding work? And if i get taken on how long will i have to work before i earn decent money. Im in my mid 20s...
  15. H

    MIN WAGE WORK FOR EXPERIENCE BRISTOL

    HI I’m 32 , doing a level 2 NVQ and gas safe after . Looking to work for a plumber/heating engineer to gain more experience. All courses already paid for so no outlay to plumber. Thanks, Henry
  16. L

    looking for work to complete studies

    Have completed a diploma in plumbing studies and am currently looking for work to allow me to continue my studies in nvq level 2 within the sussex area thanks
  17. king of pipes

    What we all driving out of work time .

    With my first grandchild due in October and a 2.5 hour journey each way to visit my son his partner and new granchild I need to upgrade my ageing Honda CRV I think it will be another one but maybe a automatic this time , what do you guys drive and use as a family car and recommend for long...
  18. B

    How does water work in flat, is this right?

    Hi everyone, just a question for my own knowledge and understanding of how water works in my flat and making sure everything complies with water regulation in the UK. , The flat is circa 1960s used to have a hot water cylinder and cold water tank in the cupboard but since late 90s or early 2000...
  19. D

    Gas pipe work long run from Gas meter in large property

    I am new gas safe and met hard situation when I did gas safety check on large property with 3 acre site. The property is old and large size, installed two 30KW heat only gas boiler to supply CH and DHW, range cooker and gas hob. I was be told the meter is installed at the entrance of the...
  20. A

    Plumbers looking for work

    Small family owned growing company looking for honest, reliable plumber in the Ft Lauderdale area. Anyone looking to move to South Florida or is located in Ft Lauderdale area send me a message.

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