What we all working on this week ?

[king of pipes]

I have a insurance job to try and rescue a poorly installed quad shower the customer wants to save the tiling if possible and has a few spare so fingers crossed it may work , the loss adjuster allowed em £1500 that will just about cover materials. Kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Blank canvas now chaps took some Sh-te out of this one now got to put it back together ,🙄🙄
Cheers kop

did you skim it kop ?

 

[king of pipes]

did you skim it kop ?

No mate did the boarding and prep got a mate who did it for me.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Was just going to ask the same question.
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Standard board or Hardi/waterproofed

 

[king of pipes]

Moisture resistant where there is shower boards going 12.5mm standard board else where , hardi going on the floor then tiling it , tiled skirting , shower bath new shower, new toilet basin & pedestal towel rail ect .

 

[Stigster]

We're running an unvented certification (G3) course today. I'm doing the practical side of it. I've got a shocker of an install setup and they've got to come and inspect it, decide what's non-compliant and come up with solutions.

I'll do a little bit on common faults and also a recap on servicing procedures whilst they are here too.

A nice way to end the week. I really do enjoy helping to run this particular session! There's even a chance we might have an early finish. I've got a new drone and I'm itching to get out on the coast and give it a fly whilst the air is so calm here at the moment. 13 mph winds, well within the craft's capabilities and safety limits. A half past three finish will allow me to get out there for a fly before we lose the light.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

We're running an unvented certification (G3) course today. I'm doing the practical side of it. I've got a shocker of an install setup and they've got to come and inspect it, decide what's non-compliant and come up with solutions.

I'll do a little bit on common faults and also a recap on servicing procedures whilst they are here too.

A nice way to end the week. I really do enjoy helping to run this particular session! There's even a chance we might have an early finish. I've got a new drone and I'm itching to get out on the coast and give it a fly whilst the air is so calm here at the moment. 13 mph winds, well within the craft's capabilities and safety limits. A half past three finish will allow me to get out there for a fly before we lose the light.

what model stig dji?

 

[Stigster]

Yes, a DJI Mavic Mini. This week I've just been doing some indoor flight and getting the hang of it all.

Check out the reviews as this little beauty is surprisingly capable despite it's 249 gram weight. A weight also designed to keep it from needing CAA registration or public liability insurance, in my jurisdiction at least. That said for peace of mind I have joined the British Model Flying Association and taken out 25 million quids worth of public liability on it.

I think it's best to go above and beyond the basic requirements for things like this. I've also memorised all the laws and regulations relating to where I can and cannot fly, height restrictions, airport proximity and all that important stuff.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Anyone else working today? Don’t normally work weekends but had to work the last 3

 

[centralheatking]

Anyone else working today? Don’t normally work weekends but had to work the last 3

I was on phone to Iraq at 4am this morning been a bit chaotic since Trump took out the Iranian fella
In Baghdad ...but its all back on line now. We are supplying materials for the rebuilding of Iraq, smart quick assembly roof system ....centralheatking

 

[king of pipes]

Only a site meeting with other trades for me and a small repair job then done . Kop
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Anyone else working today? Don’t normally work weekends but had to work the last 3

That's ya holiday paid for H ,

Anyone else working today? Don’t normally work weekends but had to work the last 3

 

[Harvest Fields]

Wish it was mate. They cost a fortune.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Stripping out a fancy bathroom or two 😀

 

[king of pipes]

Stripping out a fancy bathroom or two 😀

Doing up your own place Shaun 😉

 

[Stigster]

Mmmm bathroom carpets...

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Doing up your own place Shaun 😉

i wish 😀 trying to cobble together an old manor house, converted 20 years ago into two then back into one big family house now back into two so you can guess the amount of redundant pipework there is 😀

4 unvented cylinders

2 300ls for the main houses and 2 150l in series for some reason serving one bathroom
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Mmmm bathroom carpets...

all coming up he wants tile with ufh

 

[king of pipes]

You're gonna be a busy boy post some pictures up as you go bud looks like a top end job .
Cheers kop

 

[king of pipes]

This one is coming on now still a bit to do though . Kop

 

[SimonG]

Can you knock me up a towel rail. Ooooh lovely.

Not my cup of tea but what do I know!

 

[Harvest Fields]

Working on this. This week and next Cubicle absolutely rotten😵

 

[SimonG]

Little basin change this morning and then change a low pressure sensor on a crappy grant boiler later.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Finishing stripping out and draining down 4 rads only problem was had to drain the entire system total was around 55-60 rads

 

[Harvest Fields]

Wish my day was as simple. The floor is rotten on my job as well, (sheet boarding). Always the way when you could do with the job going smoothly. Is that Hardi on the floor shaun?

 

[SimonG]

Didn't turn out too bad. Customer just needs to touch up the emulsion.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Didn't turn out too bad. Customer just needs to touch up the emulsion.

That basin and unit looks familiar? City plumbing?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Wish my day was as simple. The floor is rotten on my job as well, (sheet boarding). Always the way when you could do with the job going smoothly. Is that Hardi on the floor shaun?

yes mate but not installed correctly for my liking (tilers installed it)

should be glued to the floor with either mi approved foam or tile addy

its all plastic so install isnt the best

would love something to get my teeth in atm but flip side back to site tomorrow so should be happy

 

[Harvest Fields]

yes mate but not installed correctly for my liking (tilers installed it)

should be glued to the floor with either mi approved foam or tile addy

its all plastic so install isnt the best

would love something to get my teeth in atm but flip side back to site tomorrow so should be happy

Thin layer of tile adhesive then screwed for me mate. How did they do it?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Thin layer of tile adhesive then screwed for me mate. How did they do it?

yep me also but for them straight onto the boards and screwed them down

 

[SimonG]

That basin and unit looks familiar? City plumbing?

Frontline, from local merchants.
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Bath out, shower bath in plus bamboo laminate on the floor, everything else stopping.

 

[Scott_D]

Junior for logic max 35

Vaillant 630 and 300l joule

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Finished off another flat

 

[Scott_D]

Finished off another flat

is it a HIU or electric boiler?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

is it a HIU or electric boiler?

electric combi boiler 12kw mate

 

[Scott_D]

electric combi boiler 12kw mate

How does it perform?
12kw must be a bit poor on hot water

 

[ShaunCorbs]

How does it perform?
12kw must be a bit poor on hot water

with only 6lpm yes tbh it’s close to unusable lucky client supplied then I quoted for 24kw lpg combis

 

[Scott_D]

with only 6lpm yes tbh it’s close to unusable lucky client supplied then I quoted for 24kw lpg combis

Could you add a direct unvented?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Could you add a direct unvented?

I could either as a buffer or via a plan but it’s for a rental so you can guess what’s the outcome is

unit was £999 so not cheap build quality is crap

 

[SimonG]

Anybody want long flexis 🤣🤣🤣

 

[centralheatking]

This week and last week contracted Viral Gastroenteritis never been so ill for so long. So I have spent the time designing Top Up Mate 2. Been stuck at home for 10 days uck little sleep hence posts at 2/3/4 am during this week. PF helped keep me sane...well relatively Centralheatking

 

[king of pipes]

I could either as a buffer or via a plan but it’s for a rental so you can guess what’s the outcome is

unit was £999 so not cheap build quality is crap

Wow that alot ehc suff is better shaunie

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Wow that alot ehc suff is better shaunie

agree luckily I didn’t supply sparkles did 😀

 

[king of pipes]

Bathroom now completed client just has to paint the doors . Kop

 

[Scott_D]

Finished off this job

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Sorting this heap of junk out new drain down valve as other was leaking and the gas valve has gone and it’s on end of life from hammers so trying to find one, think I’ve sorted it trying an ideal concord gas valve 😀

 

[SimonG]

Just finished today. Bath out, shower bath in. Keep tiling and bamboo laminate. Retro bamboo laminate to en suite.

 

[Harvest Fields]

I’ve been on this job all week. On my way back now.

 

[king of pipes]

I’ve been on this job all week. On my way back now.

Very nice H come on give us a bit more you been skiing? have a safe journey. Regards kop

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yes mate. Just landed back at Heathrow. Been to Copper mountain. It was awesome.

 

[centralheatking]

I have finished Top Up Mate 2 ready for testing pre production screening and certification feel better
Next week finalizing details for export of our solar and roofing system to the Middle East, after everbody is lined up I am off to Skibbereen for a while and leave them to deal with the small details.
I will raise a glass of Murphy’s or 10 to you all have a good weekend Centralheatking

 

[king of pipes]

I have finished Top Up Mate 2 ready for testing pre production screening and certification feel better
Next week finalizing details for export of our solar and roofing system to the Middle East, after everbody is lined up I am off to Skibbereen for a while and leave them to deal with the small details.
I will raise a glass of Murphy’s or 10 to you all have a good weekend Centralheatking

Glad your feeling better CHK good luck with the new design mate. cheers kop

 

[centralheatking]

Glad your feeling better CHK good luck with the new design mate. cheers kop

Thanks KOP my illness was a long dark tunnel for 3 weeks but I am feeling better another 2 weeks to get things right business wise then of to West Cork. I have today put the export to Iraq in charge of an export agent whom my friend an international scaffolding contractor uses and whom will look after it
For me. Cheers Centralheatking

 

[king of pipes]

Finishing this off today been a while but well on the way now . kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Sorting this mess out 😀

also finishing off a few flat kitchens

 

[Jim Goodenough]

Finishing this off today been a while but well on the way now . kop

What do you think of the OSO Wayne?

 

[king of pipes]

What do you think of the OSO Wayne?

Really good jim its well thought out everything is hidden away so gives a nice neat job need to be a bit creative with the pipework but will definitely fit more of them mate . Regards Wayne

 

[Scott_D]

These new brackets are handy

Ecofit pure with hidden pipes and a rear flue

 

[SimonG]

Trying to get this finished today.

 

[centralheatking]

Trying to get this finished today.

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I really like what you have done, corner bog looks fine, often they look like an afterthought and crammed in as a compromise. I have spotted a flexi soil pipe on the window reveal ..surely not Centralheatking

 

[ShaunCorbs]

These new brackets are handy
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Ecofit pure with hidden pipes and a rear flue
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they are and you keep finding new usages fit them 😀
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Playing pull the spring 😀 hasn’t been serviced for 11 years

 

[Harvest Fields]

they are and you keep finding new usages fit them 😀
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Playing pull the spring 😀 hasn’t been serviced for 11 years

Always nice when you get one like that mate. Be gentle.

 

[Jim Goodenough]

These new brackets are handy
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Ecofit pure with hidden pipes and a rear flue
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From Walraven Scott??
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Finished this one today.

 

[Scott_D]

From Walraven Scott??

yes they are. Pretty impressed

 

[Jim Goodenough]

yes they are. Pretty impressed

How much each Scott?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

How much each Scott?

cheap have a look at direct channel work out around 80 p
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From Walraven Scott??
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Finished this one today.

if you every need a shower with leaver instead of ak have a look at bristan design utility around 150 inc

 

[Stanios]

Finishing this off today been a while but well on the way now . kop

Is that 5 nest thermostat receivers Im seeing there 😮

 

[king of pipes]

Yes mate has 5 zones , now moved onto a electric underfloor job sunroom into and new kitchen area

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Standard bathroom full strip and re board due to walls out and brease block being blown / soft

 

[Scott_D]

Vaillant 832 with Vsmart

 

[Harvest Fields]

Vaillant 832 with Vsmart
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10 year warranty as well mate.

 

[Scott_D]

10 year warranty as well mate.

Have you seen the new filter?

 

[Harvest Fields]

The spyro mate? Is that what you mean?

 

[Scott_D]

The spyro mate? Is that what you mean?

There is a new one coming out next month
Was in the Vaillant magazine if you get it

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yes mate. Still a spyro though I think. Just a Vaillant head. It’s out May isn’t it?

 

[Jim Goodenough]

Part of what I've been doing today, rerouting 10mm heating pwk...... what a pig.
Oak boxing 20mm thick to cut through first.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Where are you routing it to? What is it for?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Anyone else find unless your installing it from new 10mm takes longer to install and sort out ?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yes mate. It can be a right pain in the back side.

 

[Scott_D]

I ripped this out on Monday morning thinking I had a week before lockdown.
Just one guy in the house and he is staying away so I can get finished.

 

[king of pipes]

That's seen a bit of service scott hope you get done asap mate I am now finishing up jobs this week then that's me done for at least 3 weeks, keep well mate . Regards kop

 

[SimonG]

Might have to get the tools back out and warm the van up based on some of the discussions around assistance for the self employed. Looks like we may be sold down the river.

Interesting times ahead.

 

[king of pipes]

Might have to get the tools back out and warm the van up based on some of the discussions around assistance for the self employed. Looks like we may be sold down the river.

Interesting times ahead.

????? Not seen anything bud

 

[SimonG]

????? Not seen anything bud

Just saw a bit on the news this morning and read an article online.
Nothing available for self employed until end of May and strict limits on who will be able to claim.

If it's true then it's a bit of a kick in the balls to the self employed. Pay tax and national insurance and once it's over will be expected to pay our share again. But hung out to dry it seems.

Hope I'm wrong.

 

[king of pipes]

Just saw a bit on the news this morning and read an article online.
Nothing available for self employed until end of May and strict limits on who will be able to claim.

If it's true then it's a bit of a kick in the balls to the self employed. Pay tax and national insurance and once it's over will be expected to pay our share again. But hung out to dry it seems.

Hope I'm wrong.

Let's hope so bud keep well mate . Kop

 

[Harvest Fields]

Saw this And it made me laugh.

 

[Scott_D]

Finished, home time now!

 

[king of pipes]

Just saw a bit on the news this morning and read an article online.
Nothing available for self employed until end of May and strict limits on who will be able to claim.

If it's true then it's a bit of a kick in the balls to the self employed. Pay tax and national insurance and once it's over will be expected to pay our share again. But hung out to dry it seems.

Hope I'm wrong.

Well Simon what do you make of the chancellor's offering for us self employed it should make things a little easier?? but we won't see any monies till June at the earliest. Kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

All finished onto the next

 

[Harvest Fields]

You not downing tools @ShaunCorbs ?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

You not downing tools @ShaunCorbs ?

Nope still working have too

 

[Harvest Fields]

Nope still working have too

How come? Who says you have too?

 

[SimonG]

Well Simon what do you make of the chancellor's offering for us self employed it should make things a little easier?? but we won't see any monies till June at the earliest. Kop

I liked it, a few worrying undertones for the future but I'm more concerned with the here and now at the minute.

He came across well and couldn't help but think he's probably a future prime minister

 

[ShaunCorbs]

How come? Who says you have too?

It’s easy to get in places now 😀 schools for planed maintenance, doctors for servicing etc

 

[SimonG]

All finished onto the next

Very nice, is that a click lock floor.

 

[Harvest Fields]

It’s easy to get in places now 😀 schools for planed maintenance, doctors for servicing etc

Worth risking your health and others health over though mate?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Very nice, is that a click lock floor.

No atm it’s concrete funny you should say that I thought the same 😀
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Worth risking your health and others health over though mate?

It’s one of those ideal I would love to self iso but until they stop the bills or do something else can’t as I feel we will all need to be at home at least 6 months

 

[king of pipes]

Worth risking your health and others health over though mate?

We are all on lock down that means we should only attend emergency call outs to carry out essential work where there a risk to health other than that the message is clear stay at home to avoid catching and spreading this disease to ignore this is very very foolish . Kop

 

[Harvest Fields]

No atm it’s concrete funny you should say that I thought the same 😀
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It’s one of those ideal I would love to self iso but until they stop the bills or do something else can’t as I feel we will all need to be at home at least 6 months

I do understand that mate. But if it is as bad as they say do you want to be passing to your family or parents? It’s bad enough we have to do emergencies. (I know we can say No but who actually would if someone had water pouring through a ceiling).

 

[mfgs]

We are all on lock down that means we should only attend emergency call outs to carry out essential work where there a risk to health other than that the message is clear stay at home to avoid catching and spreading this disease to ignore this is very very foolish . Kop

The advice is to go to work if you cannot work from home as long as social distancing can be maintained. I don't see a problem with still working as long as safety measures are put into place. People are still going out to the supermarket, pharmacy, getting petrol etc. Even items being delivered to your house pose a risk! How do you know what precautions have been taken by the supplier to ensure no potential contamination. What about receiving post from the postman? All of these pose a bigger risk than some plumbing jobs.

 

[Harvest Fields]

To be fair to delivery company’s and post people. All they ones I have seen have had lives on. It just depends on how often they change them.

 

[centralheatking]

I work from home 50% of the time anyway. However we have had to cancel an important board meeting and get it done by email. Our major client at the present in Iraq who was pushing for 5 month delivery has agreed to await a while due to the world wide situation. BIG BUT my Mrs has been told to work from home from Monday after her weeks holiday so I am dreading the state of my office
The companies that make our plumbing and heating devices were on lock down but I expect the forges to be blown down anytime. Centralheatking

 

[king of pipes]

I think you have to what right for you my missus in in the vunerable category so I will only be doing only emergency and breakdown callouts, I signed up as NHS responder so I will do my bit when called upon, just heard on the BBC news Boris has tested positive for the virus so we will see what happens now ???