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Thanks for letting me know KOP. It’s surely better not to get involved,
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Good or bad idea - would you like it and be Interested in?
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Sharp Point
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Old Account
Another boiler swap done today. Changed a working biasi boiler for the ecotec plus 825
How much did you pay for your press tool Ron?
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Old Account
Oha harvest it’s actually on old version of rems.. it still has a wire. I’d actually prefer cordless but as long as it works I won’t buy a new one. You can get already crimping machines for a decent money. Definitely worth the penny. I don’t solder no more I used to a little when I used to be an apprentice and when I got here in uk but have changed back to crimping.
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Old Account
Thanks scott, it’s nothing major but sometimes you cannot make gold out of a bad install. But I think the customer is happy that’s important.
Did you get it second hand?
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Old Account
I got my first one from my old company. Once I left the country I got my second one from my mate which is kind of second hand. But as mentioned still with a wire. I would most like get a cordless one if I was you. I’m super happy with it. It really speeds the works up, it’s no hazard to the property, you can cut live water pipes / put a valve on and crimp. Had to do this many times.
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Hi guys just an update on my saturday's install.
Thank you first of all to all for giving always a great advise and help.
Would you recommend putting a plume on ?
Thank you first of all to all for giving always a great advise and help.
Would you recommend putting a plume on ?
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Old Account
Hi Scott,
Yes it is a 825. The capped 22mm ends are for future if somebody doesn't have the adapter so he has got an option to flush from without the need to cut into the pipework. It's not really 300mm so I will return and get the plume connected. I had one with me but the bend was missing for the terminal.
I'm happy you like that one.
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Aire
Nice work, but yes on the plume kit. Too close to the door opening and an internal corner.
One more thing, seems as your going back, for the sake of your reputation please change that hideous black clip for a white one 😱🙄😀😛
One more thing, seems as your going back, for the sake of your reputation please change that hideous black clip for a white one 😱🙄😀😛
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Old Account
Totally agree with you I run out and it was late so I had to use what I had 🙂 but much appreciated for the honesty
Seems a bit over the top
The tees sound like a lot of time and money for fittings for somebody else’s benefit!
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Old Account
I actually use the connections too when I do an install as I do not think it's really good to remove a rad to flush. I also haven't got yet the a spirotech adapter so it's fine🙂 don't think it's much over the top but beneficial
I have the spiro adaptor not as good as flushing straight into 22mm though.
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Old Account
Good to know. So I will stick to the tails though. Are you still using the adapter
Not if I can help it mate.
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Sharp Point
Actually I do exactly the same thing and have done for decades. Finally we have common ground on😉
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Sharp Point
It’d be a marvellous world if it was common practice, I’ve done the same for years
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Old Account
Common ground sound good 🙂
There are still things I would do better but sometimes the price won't allow for all items. I'd install some lever valves below the filter, deaerator and of course below the scale reducer just for the sake of service purposes.
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Old Account
After talking to you all I added the plume kit and got rid of the black plastic clips🙂
Thanks for all the opinions and advises again.
Thanks for all the opinions and advises again.
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Old Account
Thank you very much. I love crimping as it is faster, cleaner and eliminates safety hazards. I can also do my works when water is dripping and if I have an issue with turning water off I can also cut live and put a crimping valve on. But as you know everyone likes different things.
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Sharp Point
I’ll race you to pipe up a boiler and I’ll do the soldering way.... it’ll be just as neat too😉
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Sharp Point
For potential hazardous/ sensitive areas... then yes, crimping comes in, but for everyday stuff
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Old Account
It's just the way you are trained over the years. I used to solder a little when I started working in UK but i went back to crimping which is what I like even though it's more expensive. I definitely do like rushing my works though as I am not happy in the end with the results. I think it would be fun to have a little race though😉
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Old Account
I totally agree with you. Plastic is the last resort but sometimes worth doing especially in tight spaces.
Nice install Ron would have renewed the switch spur though bud it got to last another 10years . Kop
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Thank you KOP... that’s actually true though. It’s not a perfect install then. Next time, I will be more in detail and try not leaving anything to point out. I love when other engineers give honest reviews. I am not afraid of perfection 🙂 I will never reach it but I can reach always a higher level.
Thanks a lot for your input and giving more motivation
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