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"Around and Around" is a 1958 rock song written and first recorded by Chuck Berry. It originally appeared under the name "Around & Around" as the B-side to the single "Johnny B. Goode".

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    Filling loop on Baxi combi boiler

    I've recently moved to a new house and noticed the pressure of the boiler was around 0.5bar. The boiler is a baxi 105 HE combi boiler. When I looked to fill it I noticed the filling loop was missing and even the 2 copper pipes which connect to the cold water in and heating return were not...
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    • around baxi boiler combi combi boiler empty filling filling loop oil water which
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    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    New tool?

    Don't know about you lot, but I wouldn't fancy using this in a tight space ! The Old plumber shows how to join copper fittings and pipe with new tool. - YouTube
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    anybody used one

    Hello peeps just got a new contract and its on a time basis, just thinking of ways to save a little time... anybody ever used a milwaukee m12 pipe cutter, To me it looks like u couldnt really get in to tight spaces because of the big head but would like any reviews, cheers in advance
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    this is a tap test

    i should know this one deep in my grey matter as i have seen it before but for the life of me i cant recall what it is!! can any one recall what this tap make is as i am after the cartridge for one as the tight git of a customer wants to keep it.lol :toetap05:
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    Any tricks for removing concrete fro around salt-glazed waste?

    Hi I have a damaged salt-glazed bend at the bottom of my soil stack and so need to replace this. In case I cannot remove this cleanly from the horizontal salt-glazed pipe that goes off to the manhole (unlikely I have read) then my plan is to cut through the horizontal section at some point ans...
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    • around concrete connector drain horizontal problem removing tricks waste
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    Water leaking from upstairs, 3 leaks per day,

    which kitchen appliances use water 3 times per day? Boiler, Fridge, or …? Water leaking from upstairs, 3 leaks per day, 5-10mins per a leak, around 11:00, around 16:00, and around 23:00, told local council 7 month ago, still cannot find the problem? Help, please. it is a kitchen above my room!
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    Switchmaster three way diverter valve Replacement

    Hi again. I have just been getting advice on replacing a radiator on my sons system only to have a fuse blow on my system. It looks like the tree way diverter valve is shot. I replaced fuse and when I went to cylinder cupboard i noticed that there was a small ammount of moisture around the base...
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    • around diverter diverter valve heating pipework replacement three valve
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    Glow Worm spacesaver 60 boiler

    Hi I'm wondering if someone can help me, I have a Glow worm spacesaver 60 boiler it provides hot water and services 8 radiators, I have been told that the case for the boiler is damaged therefore making the boiler unsafe! :mad: Would anyone know where I can buy a new case? I have contacted Glow...
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    First time DIY plumbing

    Hey guys, I've just decided to take on a little job in my bathroom myself. It's my first time DIY'ing some plumbing, but hey, we all start somewhere? ive got little a bit of an idea, but would just like a bit of advice if that's alright. Firstly is the pipes that go from the boiler to the...
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    Will a PRV solve this?

    Hi everybody I'm a newbie so please be gentle! first off I'm not a plumber but can do the basic plumbing jobs, but am stuck with something that I hope you can help with before I buy any parts. Our thermostatic shower is rubbish. It won't mix well at all, and never has! the plumber that...
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    Y Valve Strainer / Filter Position Which Way Around

    Hi I'm putting a Y value on to strain out the rubbish. It has a gauze basket that I can put in for a week each year to remove larger lumps and debris from the system. So I'm fitting the valve and will remove the gauze basket for the majority of the time. Not fitting a system filter so don't...
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    water heaters

    I have got to replace an old chaffoteaux et maury ( I dont know if I have spelt that right lol) britony flexiflue water heater. Its the one with a grey strip around it with the sight glass in, the control nobs are brown I think and one above the other in the centre it also has a brown pipe cover...
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    fire-proofing around a boiler under stairs?

    hi all, hope your all well.... not been on here a while. i have a job where the new boiler will be under the stairs, and have been told i need to fire proof the whole of the cupboard. is this right? i was told by someone else that i could make a box, fireproof it and fit it around the...
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    Terrier Zone Valve Issue

    Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to this site and a newbie to plumbing so please speak in laymans terms!!! Basically, all radiators upstairs stopped working a week ago. We have two heating zones in the house. The thermostats seem to be working correctly. so I googled my problem and came across plenty...
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    • around forum issue needs plumbing problem replaced upstairs valve zone zone valve
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plumbing Zone
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    Banging water pipes

    Hello folks.need advice. My water pipes bang at irregular intervals day and night even when nothing's on. been told to drain and refill the system but I think this is a cure for hammering. Don't think that's my problem. been quoted around £15000 to rip out walls and fit new pipes. i live in en...
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    Halstead ace high 2mbr

    Hi, My first post but been browsing for a while. went to a halstead ace high today and couldnt for the life of me get a burner pressure higher than 2mbr DHW and Ch. tried faffing around with the pcb potentiometers but to no avail, (Empty house must have been working for the last 8 odd years). i...
  17. S

    rusting plug/air vent on one rad???

    Evening, One of my rads at home ( 500x1200 DP+) in the lounge has a large amount of rusting around the plug/air vent. I have checked the tightness of the threads and they are fine but it is now causing staining on the side panels. All rads were replaced with boiler approx six years ago and they...
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    Plumbing work in and around Essex

    Hi guys I am looking to break into bathroom installations. This is something I thoroughly enjoyed on my training course and I'm desperately seeking employment doing this. Can anybody help? I feel very frustrated at the lack of opportunities there has been so far. All I need is that little bit...
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    Sealing around flues

    What's the classification for sealing around flues (AR, ID, NCS) Had a discussion, with landlord - if it's sealed outside and not inside, what would you say it is? And if it's not sealed at all only using rubber surround ? Thanks
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    Smell of gas around flue

    got a call back to go to 1st thing original job was landlord safety i did 4 weeks ago since then tenant has been complaining of a smell of gas around the flue landlord is trying to say its something i've done but i cant think what could be causing it the gas valve wasnt letting by and passed...
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