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    bahco 15mm bender and flux application

    going to take the plunge and fork out for one of these, will be cheaper in the long run than buying guides! anyone got any good-bad things to say about it? I rarely bend 22mm unless its a offset or on a long gas run etc. also I have stared applying flux to fittings with the solder wire tip. I...
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    Air 2 water versus pellet boiler HELP!!

    Hi all first time post, any input on my dilemma is much appreciated as I find myself going around in circles in regard to which set up to choose from: 1) Air to water heat-pump circa 8 kw diakin split unit with a 260 liter water tank included for DHW and the UFH. To complement this there will...
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    Choosing the right shower unit?

    Hey guys, New to the forum here and have been browsing around quite a bit here. Great wealth of info. Thanks. Anyway. I need some advice here. Looking to buy a new shower unit for our bathroom. In our house the water is gravity fed via a cold water tank in the loft. I think it's around a 50...
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    Sealing around water pipes

    I'm so tempted to say try a 10 second burst with crazy foam.....that should sort it hahaha
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    Brittle cold mains pipe from 70's

    Hi, I've got to go to a job where builder has snapped the cold the cold mains, he described it as bieng plastic , and snapped at the slightest touch , I know what he's on about as I have done the same , I've only encountered it once , I believe was used in the 70's, but need to get a fitting but...
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    Mains water supply, Can it be run surface around property?

    Hi all, Have discovered a leak between the water meter and the stop-cock under the house somewhere. A lot of it is buried under the floor/in concrete so have no way of getting at it to find and fix. I'd like to run a new 25mm from the meter (under the drive) and pop it up at the corner of the...
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    Seeking experience around the north east area

    Hi my name is David I'm 27 and looking for some experience with in plumbing, I am attending college studying level 2 6035 twice a week on evenings and it's all going well, pay is not an issue at the moment as I value knowledge and experience over anything else, I have a driving licence and car...
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    Help with a U6 gas meter reading

    Hi, I have an LPG tank with an old fashion & small needle gauge, so when the boiler was being serviced the gas man fitted a U6 meter that reads in cubic meters so we could monitor our gas usage. The meter was 00000,00,0 & after 10 days now reads 00016,66,7 . So I assume that I have used 16.6...
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    Studying Plumbing, looking for work experience in and around Plymouth

    Hi, my names Richard. I am 24 and currently studying my level 2 (6035) in Plumbing studies. I have all but finished my practical, just got a few theory based exams left. I am at college on a friday and work evenings, so have a fair amount of time through out the week where I would like to get...
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    Stumped - can you guys bend your head around this one - water going from the loo

    Can't fathom this one - what d'ya think? Water is pulled from toilet u bend, have replaced the durgo valve, tried it with no valve and tried it with vent pipe sealed - no difference, water is pulled out over apx 30 mins. I can see down the vent pipe and can see the water leaving when...
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    Elson coral e leaking brown water

    Hi my boyfriend has a Elson coral e, he noticed yesterday it is leaking brown water from.the bottom and it is not working at all. Any suggestions as to what the problem maybe? Thanks in advance x
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    Looking for a GOOD Start Up Course around SOUTH WALES

    Hi Everyone, I am looking to book onto a course to gain a GAS SAFE ticket. I have no experience so will be looking at one of the longer length courses (bit of plumbing, electrics, and gas) so I can get some training in the skills required to start into the industry. I am a mature 43yr old who...
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    Cavity wall and wall hung unit...is it possible?

    Hi all, I am having my bathroom done in a few months time but I've been told I can't have the wall hung unit I want because it needs to go on a cavity wall. This has come from the bathroom fitter himself, but I've spoken to other people who say there are ways around everything and it can be...
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    Breaking Bad ,second time around.

    Well, it was inevitable; I’ve started watching Breaking Bad again. Got to say, when I watched the full series first time round, I kind of put myself in Walter Whites place, and, as such, watched the whole series from his perspective. Now, second time round, I’ve put myself in Jesse Pinkman’s...
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    Anton analyser

    Has anyone tried taking apart one of these yet? I have accidental sucked water into the machine 3 times now, each time I then have to take it to a repair centre. They have it for around 10 mins, say they have cleaned out the pump and charge me £35. it can't be that hard to do but wouldn't...
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    Any commercial ideal chaps around ??

    Got to change a flue hood and heat padding on a Ideal Imax soon and just wondered how involved it is..The joint to the main plate looks like its sealed with some grey silicone stuff....Just wondered what it was and if it needs a gasket after strip or the same kind of stuff???? It's a long shot...
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    Boiler Replacement Advice

    Hi I have just moved into a 4 bedroom detached property in the summer and have hardly used the heating until it has recently got cold. I currently have a potterton pr1ma b (conventional boiler) which I think is around 19-20 years old. The problem I have is that it takes around 2 hours to...
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    Cards in or subbie

    Hi guys ive always been cards in but lately Im getting an itch to go subbing, I've had alook around and the big companies around my way are looking for subbies. I currently earn £25000 a year and carnt see this going much higher, there's blokes I work with who earn the same and they've been in...
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    Wet vac

    What is a very good quality wet vac? Had a Wickes one at about £40 and a Karcher one at £200, both spew out water. I don't mind paying good money for a good product.
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    What around service entry?

    I have a new 110mm pipe going through the wall with a lintel over it. I have read that you put a plate on each side of the hole to stop vermin and draughts. What do people use? How much gap do you leave around the pipe? Do you fill the space with foam sealant? The floor is solid

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