diyers and the forum

[lame plumber]

having just seen another arguement between a proffessional and a diyer on an oil boiler, wouldnt it be better for us just refer to the forum name ie UKPlumbers forum which serves proffessionals in the trade and those with questions not involving safety issues. Or better still set up a oil section for qualified folk in the same manner as the gas side, then life would be so much better for all concerned, no arguements as croppie will kill the thread 🙂

 

[Dotty]

I only killed that one as it was going tit for tat, I did actually agree with Simon and Mark, however I don't want UKPF getting tarred with the same brush as certain other forums.

I've no problem with DIYer's. I do have a problem with DIYer's who refuse to listen to any advice given that entails them getting a pro in.

 

[lame plumber]

but allowed me to start banging on my drum 🙂

 

[Dotty]

but allowed me to start banging on my drum 🙂

Some cacophonies you get used to.......

 

[SimonG]

It's allright, I won't be giving anymore oil advice unless it's to somebody I know on here that is doing it for a living.

If I was face to face with the idjiot I would have given him a slap though.

 

[Rickster123]

Oh I missed all this! Has the thread been removed?

 

[SimonG]

http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/o...ester-oil-heatslave-26-32-a-2.html#post566059

 

[lame plumber]

I know now that croppie just cant cope with a bit more work🙂 but just let me and simon have slapping privaleges (cant spell)on the oil side and all will be fine, for a while 🙂 till we slap each other!

 

[Rickster123]

http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/o...ester-oil-heatslave-26-32-a-2.html#post566059

But Simon he was an engineer! A lift engineer maybe but still an engineer!

 

[Dotty]

If I'm honest I could see Simon's whistle starting to blow so closed it before the op said the wrong thing, which I think he was getting pretty close to doing!

 

[SimonG]

I can get a bit serious with regard to oil 🙂

 

[Dotty]

But Simon he was an engineer! A lift engineer maybe but still an engineer!

Oi! Knucklehead! I was a lift engineer!

I can get a bit serious with regard to oil 🙂

And rightly so mate, you'll hear no argument from me on that score.

I knew what way it was going to go with his "I fixed it ha ha!" post. Red rag to a bull that one.

 

[lame plumber]

i was going to offer to help him , get his address and pm it to Simon 🙂

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

having read through the thread i have concluded the op is a idiot and have banned them permanently,we will not be held responsible for any advice obtained on our forums when there family dies

 

[lame plumber]

me and simon wanted to do that 🙁 did u get his address first?

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

me and simon wanted to do that 🙁 did u get his address first?

why? is his daughter fit?

 

[Ray Stafford]

It makes me chuckle when a newbie comes onto the forum and picks a fight with a regular with 5000 posts and 300 thanks.

And then wonders why they don't get much sympathy. 🙂

 

[lame plumber]

It makes me chuckle when a newbie comes onto the forum and picks a fight with a regular with 5000 posts and 300 thanks.

And then wonders why they don't get much sympathy. 🙂

similar to you wanting an xmas bathroom then 🙂

 

[Guildfordboiler]

The bloke sounded like a right Nob!!

I think as soon as someone who is not gas safe or oftec registered starts asking how to diy they should be banned/blocked

 

[rpm]

The bloke sounded like a right Nob!!

I think as soon as someone who is not gas safe or oftec registered starts asking how to diy they should be banned/blocked

Just treat the OP the same way as you treat gas questions. ie stop em quick and no advice given.
We will not give advice ............. for you and your familes health, playing with oil can be dangerous.
Please go to find an oil engineer.............................
End of.

 

[Nostrum]

How about an oil / solid fuel section in the arms as a quick fix, I'm wary of asking questions about it as its in public view

 

[SimonG]

Just discussed in the arms would do. Wouldn't have a problem sharing info in there.

 

[Alex Knight]

Just a bit off topic but where does the law stand if someone gave advice on here to a member of public who then hurt themselves after following the advice? Not even necessarily gas or oil related?

 

[basildog]

Just a bit off topic but where does the law stand if someone gave advice on here to a member of public who then hurt themselves after following the advice? Not even necessarily gas or oil related?

I would guess about the same as telling them it was safe to cross the road as an Artic lorry was coming ?

 

[Ray Stafford]

Just a bit off topic but where does the law stand if someone gave advice on here to a member of public who then hurt themselves after following the advice? Not even necessarily gas or oil related?

There are three tests.

1) Did you owe the other party a duty of care
2) Did you act (or refrain from acting) in a way that constitutes negligence
3) Did they suffer loss or hard which was directly caused by your negligent act (or inaction)

The court would examine all of these tests, and all three have to be satisfied to establish a liability.

I think 1) would be tricky to establish in the case of individual contributors. Could be more of a problem for the site owners, admin and sponsors though.

2) would only apply if you advised something stupid.

3) could easily happen.