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    German plumber seeking job

    Hi Ronny, If you work in the Surrey area it might be an idea to have a chat. I have a bathroom job coming up in Oct and need some help. Martin
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    Re positioning 15mm solderd joint

    I need to swing out a 90 15mm copper fitting to fit a new radiator valve (marked 1 in photo). Can I apply heat to the 90 degree joint to loosen the solder and pull the 15mm pipe to the correct position so the valve fits the rad?
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    Hansgrohe Axor Y Tap Cartridge replaced

    Anyone have any good tips on removing the chrome covers from an Axor Y tap. There are no grommet screws etc and would like to try and not damage the chrome covers (but this looks unlikely). Axor Starck - 2-handle basin mixer with waste set | Hansgrohe United Kingdom
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    Cost of replacing HWC with unvented cylinder

    I have a customer who I am installing a new bathroom for. She has a vented system with a small (140 litre) HWC with an immersion heater and storage heaters for heating. She wants a power shower so I would have to install a reasonable pump (approx £300). My question is if she changed her HWC to...
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    Bosch GBH 36 VF-LI Pro for sale £250

    Selling the above as have little use for it. Four years old but hardly been used so is in good condition. Comes with 36V battery which holds excellent charge and a number of drill bits, original case and charger and other useful items Cash on collection from Woking, Surrey - £250 ovno
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    Renault Master SL33 DCI for sale

    OK so it was overpriced! Have found another vehicle so it has to go. First to offer £1750 can have it.
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    Renault Master SL33 DCI for sale

    Reluctantly selling my van because of the London Emission Zone that came into force last month so need to upgrade. Its was first registered October 2001 by British Gas and is fitted inside with racking, safe box and 14 Practibox's. On the roof it has the sliding rack that allows for easy...
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    Quantity of unused Speedfit fittings for sale

    Don't have a price other than the 99p start + postage. They will go for whatever the auction reaches.
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    Quantity of unused Speedfit fittings for sale

    Anyone interested in bidding on a quantity of unused JG Speedfit fittings please see my ebay auction. Just search for item number 300538323379.
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    Use compression joints on a combi system?

    I got fed up spending hours chasing air round systems after drain down so bought a pipe freezer.
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    Use compression joints on a combi system?

    I have to replace an old rad in a bathroom with a towel rad. I can freeze the pipes but would prefer to use compression than solder as only have 12 inches before freeze head. Is it OK to use compression in such circumstances? Any thoughts much appreciated.
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    Valiant Ecotec+637 - Correct pressure?

    Apologies for getting back so late to you guys (or gals!) and thanks for your help. He called a heating engineer who told him to just drain some water from a rad to get the pressure down - works short term but.... He is trying to get someone who might actually want to inspect the system. Told...
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    Valiant Ecotec+637 - Correct pressure?

    My brother-in-law has just asked me what pressure his Valiant Ecotec+637 boiler should be when in operation as he can't find the manual. His is showing 2.8 which seems high. Any advice would be much appreciated.
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    Change radiator in bathroom

    ....and thanks to all who offered their help - much appreciated.
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    Change radiator in bathroom

    Thanks dontknowitall, that's exactly what I needed to know.
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