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    Halstead Ace High Boiler firing up then turning off

    Hi, just visited my mum who lives 120 m miles away, she has no hot water or ch The boiler fires up ok (there are flames) It then turns off after a couple of seconds, i here a click from the boiler. the pressure gauge shows 0. Any ideas as to what this could be Many thanks Mike
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    Bad News for newie plumbers

    Finished my 6129 level 2 recently and have been looking to further my experience etc 6129 level 2 standard alone - no problem 6129 level 3 only available for me day release or distant learning. Day release not possible due to work commitments - distance learning not adviseable as limited to...
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    Halsted Ace High- hot water problem

    Heating works fine, hot water works fine for about 3-4 minutes then burner goes off and then re lights within 60-90 seconds? System pressure is fine, have adjusted the temperature control and still does the same thing regardless of water temp. Any ideas?
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    Random Questions Part 3

    Been a while since my last one. Like to accumulate them sometimes for a barrage. 1. Old school / experienced guys - what was the most recent thing you learnt about plumbing? 2. Why are there sometimes two, in-line, separate means of isolation on a filling loop? 3. Can you put the end of an...
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    Balancing query

    Hi I have had a plumber balance my radiators and after reading how it should be done I have some concerns. The radiators were all off at the plumbing side and the heating then turned on full. A radiator was then turned on and a temperature gauge was put on the radiator (centre top) and...
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    intro...ter

    Hi everyone, i have visited this forum before to read some comments about plumbing corses before i decided to become a plumber and found the information very useful. af
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    don't joke in Russia

    Be careful some people have no sense of humor !!! YouTube - Russian Postal Joke Gone Horribly Wrong :eek::eek:
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    reliable spares stockists

    does anyone else use gas appliance spares(preston) tbh i am consistently finding their service to be excellent! i order from various sources but no one seems to be able to match these ladys for their knowledge in our industry yes they are always £1-5 more than pts or hrpc but the service and...
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    halstead ace he 24

    Hi guys hope someone can help me out here, i went to this boiler today the ch was not working, the dhw was working fine. checked the thermisters and they are ok. i took a reading from the pcb for the clock and only got 5.6mv it should read 230v, there is 230v going to the clock if that makes...
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    Worcester 28cdi rsf

    Hello gents, got a diaphragm to change in the afore mentioned boiler tomorrow morning. Have been told by a number of people today that they are a right pain to work on/gain access to. Is this case? not worked on many of these boilers off the top of my head. Id imagine allot of your guys have...
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    Diverter valve bust. Maybe??

    Hello guys, i am in need of some advice. I live in a one bed flat in which i have a combi boiler. I have noticed that the radiators in the bathroom and the one in the hall way adjacent to it get warm every now and then. The heating is definately not on, as i would be mad to have it on in this...
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    Resize Expansion Vessel when adding Rad

    Morning All, Just a quick question, If I add a new radiatior to the combi c/h system do i have to take into account the expansion tank pressure and is there any other considerations to take into account. Ps its all 15mm pipework. Thanks in advance.
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    kettling or overheating on Ace high

    Hi all my Halstead Ace high kettles and hisses from Auto air vent after long DHW DRAW(a bath full) please help Andy
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    Can you help? seeking a plumber in essex

    Hi All I am 24, living in westcliff on sea essex. I hold my technical certificate, unvented hot water, part p, and water regs training. I am highly motivated, practical, punctual and well presented. I have my own van and tools. I have been a plumbing apprentice for 3 years but only completed...
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    Most important tools

    Due to start training as a plumber and want to start building my tools up now to save me spending in bulk at a later date. I appreciate it does take a long time to build up all of the tools needed but what tools are essential kit like pipe cutters and basin wrench etc :confused:
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    28mm Bender

    Hi Gang Can anyone recommend a 28mm spring pipe bender.....I can't seem to find any Hilmor types without paying £100’s of pounds. Thanks.
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    Need help getting experience!

    Hi guys, I posted earler in the introductions forum regarding training to be a plumber, I was told that as well as doing my training. I would need to get experience. Now, I am used to general labouring and am very hungry to learn but how would i go about getting experience with plumbing? Is...
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    3 quickies

    firstly i have only been abusing the forums since before crimbo and more often then not have always fournd my answers by searching , but not today. just finished my written papers on my ccn1 and do the pratical tommorow with the exeption of 3 questions i have got wrong. i have tried to not ask...
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    Trouble with hot water staying hot.

    Hello everyone:) i have a Halstead ace high combi boiler which is being a nuisance! When i run the hot tap it will stay hot for a while and then go cold and then hot again:mad: i am missing my radox soaks! Do you have any idea what this could be, and is it something i could tackle myself? If...
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    Halstead Ace No HW/CH after Power-Cut

    Hi all again, Followed the fault procedure for my Halstead Ace boiler and the flow chart said replace PCB - Just done that! made all adjustments but boiler still refused to fire up - any ideas anyone?

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