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A general officer is an officer of high rank in the armies, and in some nations' air forces, space forces, or marines.In some usages the term "general officer" refers to a rank above colonel.The term general is used in two ways: as the generic title for all grades of general officer and as a specific rank.
It originates in the 16th century, as a shortening of captain general, which rank was taken from Middle French capitaine général.
The adjective general had been affixed to officer designations since the late medieval period to indicate relative superiority or an extended jurisdiction.
Today, the title of general is known in some countries as a four-star rank. However, different countries use different systems of stars or other insignia for senior ranks. It has a NATO rank scale code of OF-9 and is the highest rank currently in use in a number of armies, air forces, and marine organizations.

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    What Boiler shoud I buy? General advice from the qualified guys.

    Re: Further to what boiler. It's relatively easy to weed out the snakes when you have people round to quote. Initially don't ask too many questions just observe their actions for example if I was to be installing a combination boiler in a property I would check the flow rate at 2 outlets 1...
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    Gas engineer related topics

    Can i discuss gas related topics here or is there a private one for engineers? Thanks
    • Curnsie28
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    • anything engineer gas gas engineer general private related technical
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    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    Combi advice and general new system questions

    Hi All Advice please! Just had gas mains fitted in an old townhouse so now need to get moving with sourcing rads and a combi boiler so some questions: How do I work out the size of boiler required or is it easier to advise on size by the number of rooms? The house has sitting room, dining...
    • marktaunton
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    • about advice boiler color combi general house questions system wanted
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    General questions about Vaillant eco tec 24: energy saving tips,adjusting pressure

    Hi all I want to keep my bills down. Hardly ever use central heating. The installers set my hot water temp to around 53 degrees and the radiator heat to 60. Would it save money if i reduced it from 60 to 50 or even 40? (once i figure out how!) Also, if say the rad heat is set to 60 degrees and...
    • homeowner
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    • about boiler button degrees eco energy general pressure questions saving vaillant valves water
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    From the flueing question in General Plumbing Forum.

    150mm hole needed and a flat wall surface for the worcester bosch greenstars and they still require you to seal the hole with expanding foam or sand and cement from the inside. never seen it advised on a vaillant or intergas but i aint fitted either for a few years tbh.
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    Tips in general to help build portfolio for gas safe reg.

    IM 26 completed level 2 nvq in plumbing and central heating last year have 5 months experience working with gas engineer assisting in installing combi's and working alone hanging rads an draining down systems repairing toilets,taps etc. I have been on my level 3 gas course for 5 weeks 2 days a...
    • Mattiesouth
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    • build gas gas engineer gas safe gas safe register general gsr help portfolio safe tips
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    Working towardsGas safe. tips on portfolioneeded and in general please??.?.

    IM 26 and live in southend completed level 2 nvq in plumbing and central heating last year at m power have 5 months experience working with gas engineer assisting in installing combi's and working alone hanging rads an draining down systems repairing toilets,taps etc. I have been on my level 3...
    • Mattiesouth
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    • gas gas engineer gas safe register general gsr please safe tips working
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    General question. Boiler not firing up

    Hi guys, Just had a phone call off a mate, a friend of his has moved in next door and said the boiler won't fire up. It won't light at all. It's a combi and turning the hot tap on does nothing either. I have said it's hard to say without seeing it but i'd get someone to go and have a look...
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    General Commissioning

    Hi All, I'm new to this forum and to be fair am not a plumbing or gas engineer! instead I'm a refrigeration/air conditioning engineer who is generally thinking as an engineers does so have a few questions regarding commissioning that you guys hopefully can answer for me? I have also started into...
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    Electrical Sticky - General Reference Thread

    This sticky is a reference only thread and will be populated by posts referring to electrical issues other than S or Y plan wiring.
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    General rant thread

    Just thought id try this for folks who want to sound off, Doesnt need to be plumbing related, Go nuts
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    unvented cylinder problem in Cardiff

    Having pressure problems from an unvented cylinder. May be a blockage in the combination valve. It's not been serviced since install approx 10years ago. Needs a value check/service asap. Out of hours if possible. Thanks
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    best drill for general plumbing work?

    Hey guys im just trying to start off as a plumber and trying to building up some decent tools, had brilliant info from previous threads so thanks alot but stuck as to know what would be the best all round drill for general plumbing, heard makitas the kiddie?
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    General Price Guideline Thread

    There are quite a few newbies on asking about pricing, how much they should charge etc. Can we have a sticky thread with a GENERAL guide to pricing the most common jobs that plumbers do? Make it a closed thread so no spammers etc can post to it as well? Would be a useful and very helpful guide...
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    starting a new business

    Hi people. I'm a newbie to posting on this site but browse it often and find it extremely helpful! I was wondering if anybody had any advice for me on starting my own gas and central heating company. I mainly deal in boiler breakdowns, servicing and landlord gas certificates along with general...
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    In general.....

    PLUMBING, I have just finished quite a large job, re-vamp 3 bathrooms and put in new basin etc, the bath was a complete nightmare as is everything with this blasted plumbing lark! There never was a bath in the room so it was a saga from day one. This is a different story though. The woman I am...
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    General phone query.....

    No, humour in this post (I normally try) but going to be 100% serious on this occasion. Telephones: We've all got them and I accept that they're a pain in our lives, nightmare when it rings and nightmare when it doesn't. I like most of us (presuming) run our business from home, I'm a bit fed...
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    General question?

    Is there a reason why nobody is willing to give me a chance at wilting for them, for free? All I need to complete my nvq 2 is one bathroom refit. Ive completed my 6129 level 2 and 2 exams away from level 3 completion. Don't understand why ppl are turning away a free pair of hands? Would there be...
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    General Pipework Question

    Hello, i hope that someone can help me please, i am getting a bit mixed up with pipework sizes and the different methods of measuring. As much as i do understand is that copper pipework is measured from the outer diameter, plastic pipework such as ABS for wastepipes is measured from the inner...
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    glass fuses a bit of general knowledge

    Hey guys. Been to see a glowworm ultimate tonight. The fan has jammed and as a result the glass fuse had blown. Went to a local independant merchant to see if he had any fuses in stock. Got a fuse ready to replace when I fit the fan tomorrow but the new fuse has a marking saying f1A240v but the...
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