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  1. O

    what ELECTRICS can i or cant i do?

    Hi guys. i was chatting to a few of the other lads in my merchants the other day about what electrics you can do WITHOUT part P. most of the guys were sure that we can wire boilers, controls, immersions fused spurrs, sockets, etc but not much more. others said nothing at all. so whats the...
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    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  2. S

    The C & G farce....

    Again as a short pre-amble, I'm not knocking time served or apprenticeships (I don't know why I always put this but it does seem sensible). This thread isn't even about plumbing quals. In 1984 I joined the Army and did some C & G quals which were 777 part 1 and 2. On leaving the army 5...
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  3. S

    Checking a plumbers qualifications

    Hi Is it possible to check a plumber's qualifications prior to him/her starting work? It's all very well telling me that they have an NVQ in this and that, but where's the proof? Are or will plumbers be required to carry a photo id card with details on showing where the customer can validate...
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    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  4. P

    Has anyone tried rated people?

    Hi has anyone tried the website, if so is it worth it?
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    • advertising anyone cheap diy electricians free gas google heating insurance job jobs membership people plumbers price public rated tee text tried waste web website work
    • Replies: 55
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  5. A

    advice needed lifting floorboards / plywood

    Hi all Got a couple of jobs to do, which involves moving a radiator and altering some pipework under floorboards and plywood. Whats the best way of liffting/cutting these and whats the best tools for the job. The floor with the plywood is to be tiled over, the other room to remain with the...
    • andyb
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    • advice bar ceiling combi electric electricians floorboards hammer hose job jobs metal needed pipe pipes plumbing radiator remove screw tee tools under floorboards wall wide work
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  6. P

    Putty Guns & Plumbers I have known

    1 site I was on in the early '70's, had two Bernie's plumber and mate, also two Garrie's, plumber & mate, both of the two sets were experts with the putty gun, one of the four even managed to get a direct hit on a coppers snout, who was just a little bit more than p1sed off about this vicious...
  7. R

    2010 - Diplomas replacing NVQs -inside info

    Like in all areas eg construction the NVQs are being replaced with Diplomas. - Technical certificates are going aswell. The lead body summit skills have realised that there are too many plumber trainees doing technical certificate and not going on to do the NVQ bit - Something like last year...
    • Readingplumber
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    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  8. T

    Fast track courses and onwards

    As a newbie id just like to comment on how useful im finding this site and its forums. I attended a fast track course and am fully aware of its limitations. I passed the C&G with no worries and actually found it very easy. Im now looking at completing the NVQ and want to go onto complete...
    • tonyevans123
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    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  9. T

    what if I don't want to be self employed?

    Hi plumbers of the world. I finished my C+G and NVQ level 2 over a year ago and have been taking on private jobs on weekends while still working full time in my regular job, and yet I still can't seem to get a job with anyone as a domestic plumber. Is there...
    • Tosh
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    • Replies: 12
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  10. E

    Some advice if possible please.

    Before I start a little about me, when I was 16 I started an apprenticeship as an electrician, managed to get 236 part 1 which was my first year, unfortunately due to family issues I ended up leaving home and had to make more money to survive so had to quit it. Then worked doing pretty much...
    • Eftwyrd
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    • advice apprenticeship difficult electricians free head jobs law manual pipe please plumber plumbing possible problem trade training wall
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  11. O

    Warmfront installers

    Hi, I'm an electrician in Somerset, and specialise in central heating control wiring, I have a contract with British Gas, but am looking to expand with other companies. Does anyone know of any heating firms in Somerset that have the EAGA Warmfront contracts? I've emailed Eaga, but they say they...
    • oeg
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    • central central heating control electricians gas heating install installers work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  12. D

    Chat

    is there a "live chat" on this forum anywhere? Or am i just thick or old
  13. U

    three showers, one kitechen. what system choose

    Hi fellows, I'm thinking what system choose for this house. The priority is the price -> as low as possible. If we assume that the pressure is at least 3 bars will strong Vailant be alright in this case or better would be an bubble? The combi solution is more welcome in that house, so could u...
    • unfinishedsweet
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    • boiler cheap cold combi combi boiler electricians fix flow guage inside installation kitchen mains pipe plumbers pressure price screw shower showers system tank tap taps three work
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  14. A

    which way do i go to train as a plumber

    hi all, ive been doing IT for 7 years now andfinally decided i dont want to do it anymore. im 28 and wondering what course to go on or where to train as a plumber. Ive definetely decided i aint paying £5000 for those care free courses because they just want your cash, if i have t goto college...
    • andysutils
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    • 6129 apprenticeship courses difficult electricians free high hose industry plumber plumbers plumbing problem trade train which work
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  15. K

    plumber needed in edinburgh

    hi all,i recently setup my business as a tiler based in edinburgh and the lothians,im getting a reasonable amount of plumbing work attached to my bathroom jobs and am looking to join up with a local plumber who also may be able to put work my way at times,anyone interested? cheers guys
    • kilty55
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    • bathroom bathrooms electricians find jobs local plumber needed plumber plumbers plumbing work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  16. F

    Need help to design Hot & Cold Water System

    I am a self-builder and I am going to install the hot and cold water system (including radiators) but I need help from a qualified/experienced plumber to design it correctly - for a fee. When installed, I will call an approved boiler installer in order to comply and get the certificate of boiler...
    • feder
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    • boiler cold cold water corgi design electricians help hot hot and cold water install installation job plumber radiators system water work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  17. Dan

    Forum Sponsors Wanted!

    Forum Sponsors are wanted. UKPlumbersForums.co.uk is a sister to TilersForums.co.uk which is the UK's largest and busiest (and most friendly) tile and tiling forum, and it's only one behind being the largest on the planet - and it's only a matter of time before we are the biggest on the planet...
    • Dan
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    • ace advertising diy electrical electricians free google main parts plumbers plumbing plumbing company tiling trade training wanted
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  18. N

    Part P and plumbing info request.

    Hey all. Another quick question if any one can help please. I have been looking in to part P and what i need as a plumber to satisfy legal requirements. So far i have a headache and about 25 printed pages of legal gobbedygook. Can anyone explain to me in simple terms what i need. Do i...
    • nick penfold
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    • bathroom courses electric electric shower electrical electricians element fuse installation nvq parts pipes plumber plumbers plumbing problem pumps question safe safety shower showers switch testing training water web wiring work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  19. H

    Plumbers in/near Blackpool

    Hi, currently a tiler living in Blackpool, any plumbers in or around the area who need a hand with tiling or bathroom fitting drop me a line 07847072126:)
    • Hutch
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    • bathroom bathrooms electricians find fitting plumbers register tiling
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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