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    Laying New Mains Pipes

    Hi this is my first time on the forum and I would like some advice. I have laid a new mains water pipe to my property at the required depth however my stumbling block now is an underpinning block of 1.5 metres deep and 1 metre thick. If I went above this it would only be around 20 to 25 cm...
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    petenash

    I have recently moved to an old house in Mallorca that was partially restored by someone very keen on central heating controls. (yes it is cold in the winter!) The system does not work satisfactorily and I wondered if there was any publication that could help me through some of the controls that...
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    Advice on self employed

    I work for a company now but I think about going self employed a lot of the time, I see the money I make on private jobs and think why am I not doing this in the week. Could someone tell me when I buy materials for my jobs if I'm self employed do I pay VAT. And the best way to get customers in...
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    part L energy efficiency

    I have passed my ACS, ccn1, cookers, fires, boilers, water heaters, cpa1. I've been installing boilers with my dad for 6 years (he is gas safe registered) do I need this energy efficiency qualification too? He did it a few years ago, does everybody bother?
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    Going Rate

    Hi Quick question how much would you expect to pay for the following: * installation of a gas fire in a conservatory including wxternal pipework * 6 new rads with trv's all singles - double entry system * boiler service condensor Any offers?
    • Jamie Banks
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    plumbing code for uk

    hi there, I am from Canada originally and am looking for the UK equivelent to my plumbing and gasfitting codes, basically government texts of rules and regulation governing the install of plumbing and gas works in Alberta. If anyone could give me the title of these so I can make sure I am clear...
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    shower lighting

    Hi, I am new to the forum and have a question. With recessed spotlights is it necessary to fit a different type above the shower cubicle? Do most people fit all the same light throughout the room or is it normal for the one above the shower to be a "shower light" which differs in appearance...
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    Part L Building Regulation changes are coming.

    These changes are due to come into operation in October 2010, Domestic building compliance guide. http://live.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/domestic_building_compliance_guide_2010.pdf
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    In a bit of fix regarding my Gas Safe inspection

    Put myself on the register bout 3 weeks ago and today I have recived a latter asking to come and see three jobs I have done. Thing is I havent started trading yet so wont have completed 3 jobs by then. I am still working for the company at the moment. Obviously I am going to call them monday...
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    silly custards

    :Dhad cust on phone today,i installed a vaillant combi for them last year and they say they have no control over hot water as the knob has broken,they have told me they have been using the temp control when doing the washing up,turning up and down when having a shower/bath,i told them the...
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    • 22mm appliance boiler boilers burner combi control copper efficiency gas boiler green guage guide pipe pressure problem silly stainless tap vaillant valiant work
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    gravity fed low presure mixer shower?

    hi all :) i am fitting a mixer shower in a bathroom wich is fed from a cold water tank in the loft tho i want to know how much presure i will get out of the shower and will it be any good? the storage tank in loft is or will be about a 2 meters above the hight of the shower head.?
    • benny_headland
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    Blocked overflow

    Hi, Can anyone help me with some advice on an overflow pipe that needs extending. I live in the middle flat over a basement flat in a converted terrace house. The overflow pipe from my toilet cistern and from the cold water tank used to run below my floorboards and straight out at my floor...
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    benchmark cert

    the chap i did my portfoilio with and whom i still do 3 days a week with as i belive this is where the real learning starts is currently away on his jols and unlucky for him has left me in charge :). anyway im after some construcitve feed back. have i completed the benchamrk cert shown...
    • Barry98
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    plastic underground question

    Started a job today,converting an external garage into a bedroom with en suite.Customer has run the new drain for me to connect my stub stack to.My question is can i run 4 22mm plastic pipes in the same trench? It will be f&r & h&c supplies,lagged of course.I know fittings will be a no no. Thanks.
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    Water leak outside my house

    I have just found a water leak on the outside of my side entrance to my house, we dag 4 ft down, this is lead pipe, what bits would i need to sort problem out, or would i need thames water to sort it. can i use lead loc sort this leak out?
    • leah1234
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    Guide Quoting and information you collect

    I am compiling several quote sheets for myself to try and stop me forgeting things when quoting jobs as i am always wishing i collected more information and was looking for suggestions on what information you all collect when quoting the following jobs, so i can see if there anything i am...
    • stingray13
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    • bath bathroom boiler camera code cold flow guide information install jobs pipe plumber plumbing pricing replacement shower work
    • Replies: 5
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    Halstead Quattro Gold help

    Hey all, Just wondering if anyone has come across the same problem I'm having with one of my customers boilers. I've carried out several repairs on it in the past but this one has me stumped. I have no power at all to the fan on CH or DHW mode. The pump runs, but thats it. Carried out...
    • Blake
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    • boiler boilers central heating system cold dhw diaphragm diverter valves flow gas guide halstead help hot hot water manual over run power problem pump switch test valve valves water
    • Replies: 7
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    Voice for ALL Gas registered Plumbers

    Hi my name is Paul Hull and I am NOT a plumber. However my son is fully Gas safe Registered etc and I for my sins help him with paperwork etc as I do not work. I ran my own business for 15 years selling Mobile Phones. It is quite clear to me that you guys need a very strong voice, so as you...
    • paulhull
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    • boiler courses free gas gas safe gas training green guide industry install membership mobile plumber plumbers plumbing pressure price problem public registered safe training work
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    verifiable and non-verifiable single check valves

    hi there. i do have my first question. i have read up on the seriousness of backflow prevention,i understand most of it and the different devices used but i dont understand what the difference between verifiable and non-verifiable when they talk about single check and double check valves.could...
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    how to instal a new soil stack

    Hi im new to this i am just starting life as a plumber(is'nt everybody). can anyone tell me how to fit a new soil stack
    • brian perry
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    • building building regs control drain expansion fitting guide oil pipe plumber plumbing soil soil stack stack toilet waste
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board

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