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    Using Fernox DS40 for first time - conflicting advice

    Hi all. I've been researching the best way to use Fernox DS40 to remove sludge from my radiators, but much of it has been contradictory in some way and then the instructions that came with the product have confused me further! Can somebody please help with the following: How full should the...
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    Joining MLCP to copper and radiators

    Would be interested in comments on how people are joining MLCP to copper. Using MLCP underfloor, roof-spaces and embedded in walls and copper where it can be seen. Normally join using a press connection with female thread (swivel nut) (16mm to 1/2", 20mm to 3/4") and then solder a male head...
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    danger when using 365 drill and rotazip

    Warning: DO NOT USE PORSADRILL DIAMOND CORE DRILL BITS WITH ROTOZIP We attended site today where a main contract stated an operator was having a real problem drilling holes into travertine and marble. On arrival we found that the operator has substituted Rotozip bits with PORSADRILL...
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    hot water cylinder

    Is it ok to fit an "indirect" water cylinder in place of a "direct" cylinder ? The reason i ask is we have had "direct" one stolen from a property but have a spare "inderect" one spare.
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    warning> faulty beko,leisure,flavel cookers

    Beko : Cooker Safety Notice anyone with the above cookers need to contact the manufacturer immediately and stop using the cooker,8 people have already been killed the latest 2 in Cornwall this was in the sun paper 8/12/12
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    Replacing Plastic Insert on Radiator Bracket

    Some of the plastic inserts on my rad brackets disintegrated when removed the rads. I thought that they are probably there for a good reason. Here's my solution for replacing them: Take an elecricans's cable clip (the type secured by banging in its nail) of the size used for 10 sqare mm twin...
  7. N

    Balancing radiators using pipe clamps of FGA

    Hi, First time balancing a heating system using the pipe clamp thermometers. Im thinking you close all trvs then start nearest the boiler and you're looking for a 20 degree difference between flow and return. All sound good, or way off the mark?
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    Boiler won't light without using manual reset button???

    Any ideas on this?
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    Capping BBU

    Can someone please remind me the size of fitting rquired to cap BBU at iso valve?.........been a while cheers
  10. B

    manuals on tablet

    hi just bought a kindle fire hoping to put manuals on it.if i go onto boiler manufacturers site i can down load manuals and they open but if i go on to a.ratedmanual site they download but wont open from there can any one advise i am ok on laptop but this thing is testing my patience ant
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    Central heating using a thermal store

    Hi I am conducting a PhD and as part of it I need to model a regular domestic heating system. I am trying to stay as close to reality as I can so I was wondering if anyone could anser a few questions for me: If a TES is being used to feed the central heating system as well as domestic hot...
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    Using Tapatalk on iPad

    Can anyone help me out with using Tapatalk HD & the Plumbers forum. Have seen some use this for the forum?!?
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    Flexible pan connectors.

    Are flexible pan connectors any good? Never fitted one like this - have always gone for rigid HDPE where possible. However after fitting more and more flexble WHB and Sink wastes over the years I have a little more confidence in their longevity. It would not require to be extended very much...
  14. J

    Galaxy note 2

    Anyone tell me what gas apps you can get on android? I have iphone at minute and im thinking of changing to galaxy note. Cheers guys
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    Hopefully not too daft a question

    Hi all, new to forum so please go easy on me. I hope this isn't to daft a question. About 6 months ago I had a replacement (used) shower pump fitted. Now it seems to work absolutely fine but when it is not in use, there is a continous 'electrical humming' emmitting from the pump. It's not...
  16. K

    Swines

    Left car for five mins Bye bye satnav :banghead: Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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    Help with using this forum please....

    Morning all Would just like some advice & help with using the forum please I'v seen the 'I need a plumber/ gas safe engineer page' but all of the jobs seem to be closed, any ideas why? I am gas safe, but sure I see something on here saying I must send my GSR details to admin? I'm ok on a...
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