Looking for tips on being faster at work. I am working on new builds and pressure is being put on me to speed up production. I am working at a decent rate but, I have seen plumbers that are faster than I am. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi everyone I currently work in oil and gas industry working in North Sea and further afield operating on high pressure oil and gas plants. This line of work means I have on average 6+ months off a year, im thinking of training to become a domestic gas engineer in my time off to earn a bit extra...
I own a 2 family and my tenants are on the 2nd floor. The radiator in the back room on that floor, only the front 4 rungs (where the inlet pipe is) are getting hot the last 3 rungs are not. I have only been able to find stuff on top half and bottom half being hot and cold and middle being...
Hi All,
I've had this question on my mind for sometime which is how do you become a fully professional Plumber in the UK. I was wondering as to whether you need a City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 Diploma as a pre-requisite to do the NVQ or whether having no prior qualifications will suffice to do...
Hi all,
I've had this question on my mind for quite sometime but I do not know how to answer it which is how does one become a fully qualified Plumber able to practice his trade? I have tried to research this question but to no avail so I was wondering whether someone who is a qualified Plumber...
Just putting the feelers out there to see if any of you would like to write an article or two on our blog. It can be about anything as long as it's plumbing related. So write an article about some tools, a how-to on something plumbing-related. Perhaps a guide on how to use a certain tool or...
Surestop have short online courses where you complete a question and answer session after watching a video. After completing the course, you can become a Platinum installer and be listed on their database of accredited installers.
Worth a go, and it's another tool in your kit that might get you...
I currently live in a house with oil heating and an electric cooker but we’ve saved up enough to buy a house of our own. Me and emma ( my girlfriend) have found 3 houses that look ideal. 2 of them have gas cookers with a gas boiler and the 3rd one has a gas cooker with the option to have an...
Vaillant Eco Tec 831 has become incontinent with age.
So, a Vaillant EcoTec 831 installed in 2011. No major issues; I flush it and refill with Sentinel every year or so. Give the filter a wash and good for the winter. This time I noticed a slight drip off the casing. Opened it up and the...
Is that possible?Can I become a plumber without thermodynamics?I'm not so good at this chapter and I want to know if I have a chance to use more math than physics.I really don't know how to solve PV-VT-PT diagrams and that might take some time until I fully understand them.What are your...
aftetnoon folks.
Was wondering if someone could give me some advice on where to start my career change to become a heating engineer.
Looking online, there so many schools that advertise courses. It seems a bit of a minefield!! I’m going to fund it myself with the sale of my beloved Audi (sad...
Dear all,
I am thinking of a career change to become a gas engineer. I have found a course near Dartford by ableskills for around £5k, and was wondering if anybody had any advice or experience of going down this route.
apparently this group are very good and once I complete the course exams...
hey guys
Looking for any pointers/advice in becoming a better tradesman. Lately I'm doubting myself. I'm a level 3 plumber with OFTEC only just passed my level 3 and want to know if anyone has any advice for me so I can perform well. Kills me to think that I'm not good enough or that I'm not up...
Hello everyone,
In 2010 I was doing a course in plumbing, I think it was a BTEC in Plumbing level 2. It was a 2 year course which I completed and passed. But I didn't get the full NVQ as I couldn't find an apprenticeship, despite ringing and sending letters to pretty much every plumbing company...
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Well as the title suggests i'm looking to train to become a plumber in the Nottingham area.
Having done various other jobs i have now decided to have a complete career change and would welcome any advice anyone would be able to offer me.
Having trudged through the internet i am still no...
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Hi I'm Chris, 31 just began my career change from fishmonger to plumber, this site is great however, please for the love of all that is make a mobile friendly version it's hell using this on an iPhone. Look forward to many discussions.
Just reading the latest gas safe rag re trustmark and the 2 crappy examples of how they helped resolve.
I took advantage of the free listing with them but have just had notification of a £140 quid bill if i want to continue.
I think I'll be removing the logo from my website quickish lol ...
Hello guys or girls, am 20 and thinking about picking plumbing as a trade, I can not go the apprenticeship route as the wages would not let me live in London, so I am thinking about evening courses so if I did, plumbing- city and guild level 2 Diploma followed by the plumbing -city and guilds...
I keep reading in trade mags and elsewhere about the apparent shortage of smart meter installers. I wonder if anyone on the forum has considered getting involved and if not,why not?
Hello..Have a few questions which i hope make my life easier and my head clear.
I am thinking to take on the plumbing course at my local college starting from Level 1.
I am based in Kent.
The reasons i do hesitate are following : I am 27 years old, don't have any plumbing experience and...
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