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    Rothenberger SuperFire 2 - How to store safely

    I always disconnect mine, and have never had a problem with loss of gas. I never purge the gas and I like the popping noise. I always put a small amount of spit on the part of the nozzle that goes into the cylinder, to help it in. I knew someone that used to leave his connected and in the boot...
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    Boiler Pilot Flicking On/Off

    It's probably more like 35 years old, they were a bugger to fit. Its looks like it is definitely repairable, probably the solenoid on the pcb giving up, or less likely but could possibly be a flame rectification fault or even possibly a pressure switch. Refurbished parts are still available. The...
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    Performa 30 HE, hot and cold showers

    Just google for an answer, it's probably just a blocked plate heat exchanger, and you should find plenty of help on-line. Good luck.
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    Leaking vented copper cylinder.

    No experience of acidic water, but I would contact manufacturers, not merchants. Good luck.
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    Day 6 Advent Calendar!

    Is the answer TOO LONG?
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    Does a gas meter need a mounting bracket?

    Never ever assume anything. To clarify, BS 6891 States “Unless the meter is securely restrained (e.g. by a meter bracket), the connection to the meter installation shall be in securely fixed rigid pipe for at least the first 600mm”. Also to be found in the Essential gas safety domestic 8th...
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    Does a gas meter need a mounting bracket?

    Shouldn't there be a 4th option? Anyway, for what it's worth if you can't work out the answer from the 3 options, perhaps you may have chosen the wrong career. A2 although unlikely to be disturbed it could happen, so obviously not the answer. A3 Just because it has been signed off, doesn't mean...
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    blockage in bathroom pipes!

    The advice you have already been given, to try your plunger again, but this time blocking the basin waste and both overflows is good advice. You can also try blocking both overflows, filling the bath and basin with water, then whilst running water into your basin, take the bath plug out, and...
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    Leak in customer house.

    Fortunately I have never had this sort of problem. I have had a few leaks in my 40 years, but managed to get back quickly enough to sort them out to the client's satisfaction. This sounds to me like the client who is obviously upset about the situation, should not have gone ahead and made the...
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    Here us why cheap pan connectors eventually leak

    I would check with the manufacturer regarding it's suitability for being in contact with mortar, as that might effect the underground fittings, although I am not sure myself, because we have never get involved in underground drainage work. I often see underground fittings where builders have got...
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    Here us why cheap pan connectors eventually leak

    The plastic used for underground fittings & pipe does not have the same chemical make up as the above ground fittings & pipe, it does not have the same level of protection against the elements, especially UV protection from the sun. It breaks down much quicker than above ground drainage...
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    Here us why cheap pan connectors eventually leak

    I'd be more concerned about, what appears to be, an underground drainage fitting that the pan connector is connected to, or is that temporary too?
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    What is your quote success rate?

    I have to confess that I am guilty of being asked to quote, visiting clients to carry out a survey, and then simply not having the time to get back to those clients in good time. I always say to the clients as I am leaving, "please chase me up, I know it sounds bad, but quite often, the...
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    Anyone drive away from a job and then worry about if you’ve forgot to tighten any nuts

    When I was an apprentice, long before mobile phones existed, when even Corgi was voluntary, it was my responsibility to do the tightness testing. I got back to the office with my fitter only to be told by the boss, that the client had phoned the office, to say we had left something connected to...
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    Trouble removing decorative shroud from monobloc tap

    Once you have removed the lever & head, try pouring some white vinegar into the top and leaving it to soak for a while, and then try not to use force, as JCplumb said use leather or a rubber strap wrench. Good luck.

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