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How did your kids do in their exams? Have they got the grades they wanted?
Seems like it has been a bit of a shambles this year to be honest. I...
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We have a couple of threads running on the other forums. Trying to get people to give us a bit of an update weekly on how things are going for...
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Started a simple website and forum. No ads on it. Had to get approval from Nominet (the UK Governing Body for Domain Names) to even register the...
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Some government guidance regarding going to work during the weird times we're in...
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I have quite a few plumbers in the family and wondering what to get them as gifts (men ages 35-45), bit random but do plumbers like copper...
Hey guys, recently had a bit of a dispute over a quote asking me to break it down etc saying they can buy this from X for Y.. how much is...
Really can’t see what this has to do with Plumbing unless you want your kids to go to uni to study Plumbing😁. Fortunately I don’t have any😁, not...
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I'm really here with the agenda of getting other peoples thoughts on charging deposits. To date I usually charge a third of my labour to...
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Not sure whats happened here.
The forum is basically unusable due to Google Ads.
I open any page here and Ads cover content, there is Ad...
Hi, need your honest views if you would be so kind. I’m 48 and work for the NHS (office based) and earn 44k a year. Ive been do fustrated and fed...
Hello Everyone. I'm back! It's been a year since my original post and I still haven't managed to resolve the mysterious water usage in my home...
A creative friend of mine wants to use it like ply/chip board and make kitchen cabinets (doorless) out of it as he likes the brutalist look...
Hi. My 18yr son has recently started a sub c plumbing apprentice. We all realise how fortunate he is to be given this opportunity and he is...
Worcester Boiler. Really annoying.
All works as it should fine in normal use. However have to go away for a couple of weeks at a time. I put the...
Neighbours complained to their landlord about the habitual drilling and grinding noises due to "building noise" at my house and he contacted me...
The Basin bottle trap is in bad condition and begin to loose water due to corrosion (I believe it is lead). May I use pattex putty paste or collak...
I keep getting this message every time I reply to a post.
The only way round it is to use 'snip and sketch' and post my reply as an attached file...
Hey there, is anyone out there? (joke)
Is anyone moving over to card readers this year to avoid non payment? 🤨🤨
My SUMUP reader after about...
Is it regular practice for a plumber to charge an additional service call fee when they are already at a customers house on a call, just to go out...
I want to buy a Hive wireless multi-zone system
I have a dual-zone wireless system. A combi boiler plus a hot water cylinder.
What do I need to...
Just looked at the last two energy bills for my house and they both are for negative £9.xx. The government £400 scheme to come off bills is...
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Was after some advice on warranty's. I had a boiler fitted under a government scheme, underfloor insulation and new boiler. I was told the...
I want to start off by saying that I have never worked in a construction environment in my entire life, so I am very unknowledge in this area. I...
Help with a bid on a basement finish new full bath rough in and finish
Hansgrohe Raindance Select E Shower System 120 with Showertablet Select Thermostatic Mixer and Shower Rail 90cm - 27027400
This shower states can...
If I wanted to run a few domestic sockets or even a whole ring main (seperated from CU of course) from my generator and do so safely with regards...
I’m trying to find an alternative or replacement for a Danfoss heat pump soft starter unit. The part number is 037n0086 - any ideas?!
I recently bought an aluminium radiator, online. The manufacture's web site led me to believe that you could get "Other Anodised AO" in a RAL...
Just in case you missed this astonishing video on the BBC website:
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I've never liked touch controls on gas hob...
Thermostat controlled shower is only just about warm at max setting , taps are running hot , tank feed system not combi. Can anyone help. It’s...
Why does my shower keep running hot and cold
I wish to join a 3" copper drain pipe that runs from roof vent to sewer. Any secret fitting that would make this easy without solder?
Whenever someone flushes the toilet upstairs, the downstairs toilet bubbles up, like an air bubble escapes, at times, explodes so minor splashes...
This is how our Builders’s plumber has installed the pipe work under our kitchen sink. It is at the front leaving little room for storage, the...
Lost my rag with Doolittle the arse wipe. Apologies to mods for creating extra work but it was good to vent at the little shizer. I'd luv to shuv...
Hello all, I have been training (working through course books mainly) for several months now and there's a hell of a lot to take in. I'm really...
Hi all, I’m currently 28 years old I currently work two jobs Special needs teaching assistant and support worker (not valued) have no experience...
Giving money to charity is something I don't do, I do plenty of free work for a couple of local non profits. (I also don't post about politics)...
Storm Eunice hit the East coast Friday winds up to 60+ mph didn't stop blowing for 24 hrs alot of damage done from stuff blow around tiles off...
Everytime my heat comes on I get a sewer smell coming through the air vents.
Hi im new here im thinking of going to college for plumbing my question is could i become gas safe after level 2 and 3 i am wanting to become gas...
Hello there. I'm hoping somebody can provide me with some guidance on an issue that's been ongoing now for over 2 years! Thames Water moved my...
I thought I would call back in after a long forum holiday , a lot of new names but quite a lot of the usual suspects are still here, I hope you...
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Due to waiting a week for British Gas to come to repair a leak on the radiator - only for them to arrive and say they haven't got the part and...
I'm getting rather pxssed off with customers bothering me out of hours using WhatsApp - I use this a lot for personal stuff!
I can see that there...
After breaking the screen on yet another expensive Google mobile phone ☹️ I've got myself a CAT S31 Tough work phone, it does everything the...
Just tried commenting on a new thread and my response needs approval. Why is this? I've been here years.
Do I need a connection to join a euro basin waste to a 40ml bottle trap? If so what size?
Hi there - we have thermostatic shower with a rainfall shower head and traditional hose, which suddenly lost water pressure for hot and cold water...
Anyone else do both natural gas and refrigeration? Any tips?
Maybe we could have a f gas forum?
I've just had to take over the affairs of my late brother and I'm looking at his gas bill - the house has a smart meter and he's used more in July...
Where else in the world can you have bright sunshine 25 °c + and within 24 hrs 13 ° c and torrential down pours just look at this 😂 kop
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I'm 53 now and my knees are well and truly playing up. I've used knee pads all my plumbing life but the pain is still there. Painkillers...
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Just thought I'd give you a laugh.
As some of you are aware, I'm currently the owner of a newsagent's shop out in the...
Hello dear colleagues. I want to read quality articles on plumbing, mechanical installation, heating installation and natural gas installation...
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This is probably just to vent but I wonder if anyone else is experiencing customers accepting quotes, having the work done and then refusing to...
So how are we getting on then?
Are people being affected on a personal level? Any materials shortages, price changes etc?
For me, I'm in Italy...
The new proposed points system has been a hot topic over the past weeks. Especially relevant is what seems to be a total stop to allowing...
Guys I need some advice please.I am not a plumber but here goes.
There is a seriously bad stench come from my bathroom when I have a shower or...
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Looking for an opinion; on the correct orientation of a plate heat exchanger. I had a discussion in passing about installing a plate...
Neve seen it before but this happened to mine over Xmas, a 6 year old £1000 Siemens front loading washing machine that disintegrated and I...
Morning chaps sitting here watching the early morning news this cronavirus business is really getting a hold now , two families I know have had...
I've just got round to dealing with my New Year resolution for 2020, which was to check what I've been paying for gas and leccy and switch if I...
Hi lads, my bathroom refit was finished about 4 months ago, strangely only just noticed as plug rarely in, this fine -- i think metal bits -- in...
We are in the process of having an extension built and our new combi boiler was installed about a month ago. The wall is now looking damp and...
why the annoying pop up add when you open, have to close the add to carry on
when I click on "New Posts" I can see a response to a thread/post that I've contributed to yet I can't see what's been posted often for many hours...
I've had these very attractive smallish cast iron period (which one) single panel rads for years as they came out of my old place but been meaning...
Just as it says, how long does it take to tell us to shut the doors again?
The virus has struck down a few member of my wifes family the brother-in-law has it , sister-in - law and her husband so caused quite a bit of...
I am ashamed admit I haven't had a clean driving licence in 20 + years have attended 2 speed aware ness courses paid countless fines I have...
Evening chaps, anyone happen to know if gas service engineers are exempt from self isolation if they've been abroad? I've checked the Gov website...
Me and a pal constantly argue over these theorys ( friendly of course ) , hes convinced that covid is a load of bollocks and the likes of Bill...
I nic all these Yorkie threads from all over , I will try keep this thread running for a laugh .
Guys , I hope you are all well and staying safe , I very rarely come on here these days , its hard work , the adverts and posts fly around all...
This has to be the most cluttered forum or website I have ever visited, why does the
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We have a little addition to the family our second Granddaughter born last night mum a baby doing well . Proud Grandparents again . Regards Kop
Wishing you a wonderful birthday, @Drip problem.
Who is in local lockdown? What are the restrictions in your area and what do you think about them?
We are still OK here but I think it is only a...
This virus epidemic has thrown all consideration for being economic and eviromently friendly out of the window. I see so many plastic masks...
Hello all tradie hope all is well
Anyone here work in this pandemic time?
thanks for a warm welcome hope i can contribute and help
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Sitting here watching the early morning new there seems to have been violent behaviour in the city centre between groups of people , this is not...
So has anyone been called up for any work on the new Celeb set? If you have what have you or will you be doing?
I don't think I would brave...
With my first grandchild due in October and a 2.5 hour journey each way to visit my son his partner and new granchild I need to upgrade my ageing...
The opportunity to claim online opened today chaps ugov website for details you need a government getaway id , utr and your national insurance...
Stock market is down folks...put down your PTFE for five mins and buy some stocks & Happy Birthday Gordon 🥳
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Does anyone know if a speeding ticket picked up in France means your UK licence gets endorsed with points?!
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On your hands and knees, dripping in sweat. Panting and almost...
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