domestic

Hi, Im looking for views, comments, experiences etc on electric pipe freezers, im looking at buying the freezemaster 280d or arctic equivalent, just wondered if anyone has either of these and which is the best to go for Many thanks in advance John

Hi In my static caravan I have a Morco GB24 LPG combi boiler on the central heating side its had glycol or some other antifreeze in the system and this is ok to be left over the winter how ever I drain down the domestic water side even through the pipes a lagged I don't think its worth taking a...

Hi, Please be gentle with me... first time posting here. Can any of you knowledgeable plumbers answer this question..... would you personally use PEX pipe for your OWN domestic drinking water supply? Have you had any problems with taste, or leaching? I'm having a new kitchen installed, and...

Hello all, My vokera compact 29 locks out after a few minutes of running hot water, i then reset and it works fine. It only seems to repeat when i run water for few minutes (shower etc) otherwise works fine, heating also ok. Diaphragm maybe a good place to start?, thanks

Customer looking for me to replace 2 old myson marathon boilers. I believe the potterton fsb promax is gone now. So I think the Worcester Bosch Greenstar FS is the only option. Any thoughts on these boilers. Or is there any other floor standing 1s around

Guidelines from Ofgem just published here: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/erp-and-domestic-rhi

Hi I need to look at replacing the boiler at work as its 15 years old and would like some advise. Just wondering what the best boiler would be-we currently have a system boiler but wondering if a combi is o.k We have 30 staff and its in a converted house-no real requirement for hot water...

Hi, Can someone tell me where the waster water bit that connects to the washing machine is, in the far left/far right pictures below? (The middle pic is of the top part of the set up) Is it missing? Do I need to buy the part? If so, where does it go? Please help me guys :/

Had a call today regarding an ideal imax 45 Obviously from the ideal commercial line of boilers at least in terms of build quality and durability Right next to u16 meter. No other gas appliances at all In small offices. Now boiler is 45kw Quick calculation of IV of meter and pipework is still...

Hi all i am looking for some advise , i was looking at buying 457 kit . i have just spoke to the kane rep and he has advised me that I don't need the 447 only 455 kit. 457 is directed more towards the catering side. could anyone please advise. thanks mark

Hi - A friend of mine has bought a franchise installing heat pumps. One rquirement of an install reqires a Gas Registed person to disconnect domestic gas supply - we basically rip out the old gas central heating system, disconnect the supply and then replace the system with a heat pump...

Hi. I was wondering if any domestic gas service engineers out there megger/insulation test whilst diagnosing boilers or for electrical safety purposes. I have heard before it could damage the appliance but, a domestic boiler is no more sensitive than any other domestic electrical appliance e.g...

I would very much appreciate some advice on the following - I have been after a apprenticeship in plumbing for a long time and I think I might of finally nabbed a job with a company which is great news. Full nvq and training. However my passion has been to work with a plumber who mainly deals...

Looking to knock up a temporary burner rig for tightness testing LPG without a hob (domestic only). Any of you chaps use anything bought for pennies rather than pounds? Show-offs welcome!

Does anybody know any firms that are taking on apprentices around Stockport/Manchester region. I'm Level 2 qualified and currently half way through my level 3. I have around 14 months remaining. Currently working in commercial properties but trying to get back into domestic so I can get my gas...

I am looking for a Commercial and Domestic gas engineer to work in the Oxfordshire region. A competitive salary is on offer as well as other benefits. Must have CCN1, CEN1 (CENWAT). Please call 07919380753 and ask for Graham.

hi, is it possible for my system to only give hot domestic water when the CH is on? the reason i ask is now the weather is a bit warmer we did not have the heating on for two days and now we have no hot domestic water. if i put it on constant the boiler (out side) does not fire up. if i put the...

I am about to start a gas safe course covering "to install, and service all the gas appliance that exist in the domestic household", " ACS Course, National Accredited Certification Scheme for Individual Gas Fitting Operatives. CCN1, CEN1, CKR 1, CPA1, HTR1 & WAT1. The cert at the end will be a...

Anyone else worked through this book? Going through rad sizing, got a query about page 46. Actual temp difference divided by catalogue difference (for designs other than 50 deg c return temp delta tee). They have 39/60 (the 60 being the temp other than 50), = 0.586? 39/60 = 0.65! Am I missing...

Hi guys To all that are thinking about gas course In 2013 I've sign up for a 2 years gas course that cost me nearly Ł7000 And now decide to do something different so I want to sell my course for much less I don't want to get any money before you check their web site to see what you can get and...