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  1. Pistolpete82

    Potential shoddy insurance work , needs neutral opinion

    Hey Everyone - New here i am at a seriously loose end , i had a problem with my sewer waste it kept clogging up after back and forth for many a while between my insurance company and seven trent , my insurance agreed to change what they say was a bellied pipe holding water ... they came last...
  2. K

    System explanation from pipe work

    I am wondering what type of heating system I have could someone clarify for me. Pipe 1 I believe is the return to the cylinder but also runs to the attic. Pipe 2 I believe come from the boiler to the cylinder and pipe 3 to the rads, I am wondering how does this work with out a motorized valve.
  3. J

    retired plumber wondering about work

    I retired from plumbing about 18 months ago but i'm bored and could do with a bit of extra cash.I live in London,I no longer have a van but i can travel for nothing on buses and tubes etc.I got myself an old codgers shopping trolley that i can put my tools in.I only want straightforward easy...
  4. plumb_know

    WORK LIFE BALANCE???

    Hi Everyone, Just wondering what sort of hours people are working as i seem to be working all the time, thinking it may be time to take on another engineer. i leave the house at 7ish and get home about 7-8pm then do paperwork till 11-12.
  5. A

    Gas work certification.

    My son has a tame Bg gas engineer he uses. He is planning on getting him to replace his boiler and install gas hob in new kitchen . I have told him to ensure the gas engineer issues a valid certificate which he will need for insurance etc . But my concern is he legally do this work privately?
  6. B

    looking for a position as a trainee plumbers mate, or work experience in worcs/birmingham

    Hi, My name is Blake, I am 28 years old. I am currently doing a NVQ level 2 in plumbing and heating at Worcester college. I am doing the evening course (two nights a week). I would like to find employment as a plumbers mate in order to gain some experience, or some work experience with a...
  7. A

    Ergo Auger! Easy drain work!

    Love my edit **wonderful UKPF**
  8. Ricardo Napoli

    Newbie here and new to site work

    Hey guys I’m new to this site. Hope your all doing well . Been offered a job on site doing new builds for a big contractor. what prices are you guys getting? As I’m new to price work. Any response will be great. Thanks
  9. M

    New build site work price work

    Does anyone on here do price work on new build sites? Or run a company that offers their employees price work on sites? I may have a new build project coming up and want to know what sort of prices people are being paid so I know what I need to offer. Ideally if anyone had a full price list it...
  10. Y

    Problem with Ideal toilet seat, and cant work out how to change it

    toilet-1 toilet-2 Hi. My toilet seat was soft closing but one day i gave it a push down as it was closing and that made the top part no longer soft close. The top part has now come off and I cant see how I can reattach it as there is nowhere for it to attach onto. Hopefully the images will show...
  11. C

    Training as a Plumber, looking for hands on part time work.

    Hi guys and thank you for taking the time to read this. I am currently working through a at home course compete with practical training at a centre. I have my Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing studies and have so far completed 32 modules of the course which is 42 modules in total. I am waiting for...
  12. M

    Request for work shadowing in South East and Kent

    Good I am looking for a work shadowing opportunity with a view to work alongside an experienced plumber/heating engineer on a part time basis from July 2019. In the meantime, I would like to be able to enhance my plumbing skills and confidence so I would be very grateful if you would consider...
  13. K

    Passable work or bodge job!?

    Hi, just trying to get an opinion on some plumbing the bathroom/kitchen fitter is in the process of fitting for our new sink, shower & rad. First pic is cold supply coming in through the wall from the toilet next door. There are double joists right under the stud wall, hence coming in hidden in...
  14. O

    Water softener how does this work?

    hi guys I’ve fitted enough water softeners but somehow I cannot get my head around this installation. How does the water pass through the salt to get softened for the properties? I can see it has a cold water inlet and outlet as usual but don’t seem to understand how it can be softened...
  15. M

    Underfloor heating, I've done the donkey work testing, can you diagnose

    ok, so I have a underfloor heating manifold with 11 ports (see pic) Rooms struggle to warm up. Think I know why, here's what I've tested: 1. Pressure expansion tank in garage 2 bar - ok 2. Boiler working, water hot - ok 3. Thermostats calling for heat and actuators respond - ok 4. Flow: all...

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