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    Which mains boost option?

    Hi all, Got a customer who wants an unvented cylinder fitting, they have low flow rate so looking for opinions on best mains boost solution - had a quick look and in order to get anywhere near 18l min will need an accumulator and pump combo. Expect the answer is the bigger the better, as always...
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    Three zone controller

    Hi all, Fitted a Worcestor boiler ( customers choice) got three zones ( two heating circuits, plus unvented) Would normally use heatmiser in this scenario but customer looking for budget option, any ideas? Thanks, Matt
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    Mira select ev shower

    Good shout, thanks. Bit of play on the centres
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    Mira select ev shower

    Thanks for this, haven’t seen been to the job, had a vague memory the centres were off. Thought they were closer tbh. Appreciated
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    Mira select ev shower

    Got a customer with Mira Select exposed valve shower - cartridge shot and replacement over £150 so may as well replace. Seen that a new Select EV over £300, any ideas on a cheaper alternative ? Cust reckons the pipe centres 150mm, don’t want to leave holes on tile when swap it out, standard bar...
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    Business grants Coronavirus

    That looks like the case, but as s sole director can’t really ‘furlough’ myself, just the lads I employ, as ANY business activity (working on a website, speaking to the accountant etc) would count as working. Keep safe all 👍
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    Business grants Coronavirus

    Didn’t think I was the only one ! Although your address is the registered office, no business rates are payable, so ineligible Thanks for the reply, have asked the accountant and will post any advice. Strange days, keep you and yours safe
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    Business grants Coronavirus

    As a uk ltd company with no business premises (work out of the van and do paperwork at home) it seems am not eligible for government grant offered to businesses with premises, at the same time not classed as self employed (as I take a wage from the business) anyone know what government help I...
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    Wickes prices for kitchen plumbing

    Been asked by a kitchen fitter I know to help him out with Wickes kitchen installs. He hasn’t signed up with them yet, apparently there’s fixed rates for the kitchen sink, gas hob etc. Anyone got a copy? Be useful to see before getting involved…😉
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    Combi or unvented, which is cheaper to run

    I’d go with the unvented if you got space. A modern well insulated cylinder is a thermal store, much more efficient - with the additional benefits high flow rates and immersion backup if the boiler goes down. With a cylinder the boiler will be in condensing mode more often, the plume from a...
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    What makes a great boiler?

    ATAG - weather compensator with every boiler, inbuilt flue gas recovery in the economiser models, 10 yr guarantee
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    Danteat leak detection

    Thanks for this - have had a noodle on the Internet and there seems to be a few different options, some promoted by insurance companies. Can’t see why they’d need multiple detectors at various outlets, would have thought a single shut off on the main incoming would suffice. Seems like up selling...
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    Danteat leak detection

    Yep that’s the company. They sending a rep out next week to do a survey, the websites a bit vague, was hoping someone may have some experience with them or similar systems.
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    Danteat leak detection

    Hi all, Got a customer who’s insurer is insisting they install a leak detection system due to a previous claim. Wondered if a) anyone’s aware of what’s involved (mains only or every outlet) b) if they have to use danteat c) could I meet the requirements rather than get them in The insurers have...
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