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Faulty 3 Port Valve (Mid Position) or not!?

I just want to run this by you pro's out there, can't say I am a pro yet - but getting there!!.:confused::confused::D This is the scenario: When the heating and h/water, the water dosent always heat up so to solve this problem the customer puts them on the timer at different times. This...
- ISM
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- Mar 23, 2010
- 3 port 3 port valve cylinder faulty free guide head heating hot hot water mechanical mid position oil position power problem radiators register rubber tap timer valve water wiring
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Pipe bending help?

hello. i'm new here, and new to plumbing. for my course i have been asked to work out the exact length of a 45/135 degree bend in 22mm copper. and do not have a clue how to work it out. i've been given 2 measurements : 275 and 300 each side of the 135 bend. whats the total length of pipe?
- Matthew Piper
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- Mar 22, 2010
- 22mm bending building calculations central copper expansion guide head help inside lead pipe plumbing qualification school single skills trade work
- Replies: 18
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Boiler issues

:confused:Hi there - I am not a plumber!!! Sorry, but I need some realistic advice and hope that you guys out there will be able to help me. I am a middleaged woman living on my own and have no one to ask for advice with my current situation!! Basically I need a new boiler!! Its a long story why...
- coldandmiserabl
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- Mar 16, 2010
- boiler building building regs condensate condensate pipe costs flush gas gas safe guide insurance issues jobs law liability oil parts pipe price public safe save money trade trv work
- Replies: 11
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Garage Radiator

My friend is converting his garage into a games room and wants a radiator installed. Its going to be all insulated and plasterboarded with carpeting and a seal on the garage door. I just have a few questions basically as I'm a bit inexperienced, so here goes; 1.) Firstly, can the radiator be...
- Scottwood75
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- Mar 10, 2010
- boiler central heating system corgi fitting garage guide hot hot water pipe pipes radiator seal sealed system tee temperature thermostatic training unvented valve valves wall water website
- Replies: 13
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Help please with thermostat swap...

Hi all I would really appreciate any help with a problem i'm having changing my thermostat. The old thermostat is a Towerstat RS http://www.tfc-group.co.uk/assets/graphics/static/RS%20RCS%20RFS%20User%20instructions.pdf, and I've been trying to change it to a Honeywell DT90e. But so far, I've...
- Robin D
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- Mar 10, 2010
- boiler central heating system cylinder gravity guide help hot hot water please plumber problem pump remove safe system thermostat valve water
- Replies: 3
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remaha

can some one get me a link so i can see the insides of a remaha advanta ? ithink, customer wants a good heat only boiler
- Billy Bob Bob
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- Mar 8, 2010
- baxi bits boiler boilers combi flow guide high inside instalation install maintain price software system test website
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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acs exams

i am starting my acs on tuesday anybody got any advice thanks:confused::confused::confused::confused:
- alfie26
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- Mar 7, 2010
- acs assistance bits exams flow gas guide paperwork pressure test training water work
- Replies: 11
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fault guides

what are the thoughts on starting a fault guide only acsessable by the trade?common makes and how to resolve problems?if you have fixed a fault sharing experience on breakdowns:confused:
- Billy Bob Bob
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- Mar 6, 2010
- air baxi boiler boilers damage diaphragm fault fix free gas gas safe guide guides plug plumbers pressure problem safe school switch test trade work
- Replies: 13
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WB 28CDi

Evening all, of to look at one of theses tomorrow, customer has DHW no CH, any common WB faults that i should be looking for? Cheers
- peteisfishing
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- Mar 4, 2010
- 28cdi boiler bosch ceiling control dhw diaphragm diverter valve drayton flush gas guide hot hot water job problem pump switch valve water worcester
- Replies: 10
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M3/Hr gas flow rate

does anyone know the rate for the vaillant combi eco tec plus 837 with my calculations it being a 28kw i make the m3/hr 2.6 mi's say 4.0:confused: or am i reading it wrong.
- pauls
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- Mar 3, 2010
- appliance boiler central heating system combi corgi eco flow flow rate free gas guide hot hot water pipe tap test vaillant water water tap web work
- Replies: 17
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Question for the experts!

What fall should 100mm w/c waste pipe have per metre? Should the fall be increased to compensate for 3 - 90 degree bends? (The total length from the WC to the stack is about 3.5 metres) Thanks
- lenny
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- Feb 27, 2010
- 10mm 18mm building building regulations cleaning experts guide pipe pipes question regulations soil traps waste water
- Replies: 10
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Thermal Imaging to detect central heating leak?

Hi Everyone Have a problem with a combi boiler based central heating system - it's losing 1 bar a day pressure (about 1 litre?) so pump keeps cutting out due to low pressure detected. No sign of leak in ceilings so must be below floor. Part boarded/part tiled. Anyone got experience of detecting...
- TJG
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- Feb 27, 2010
- boiler camera central central heating system cheap condensing expansion guide hot leak pipes plumbing pressure price pump system test thermal training valve warning water website work
- Replies: 12
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guidance on plumbing course

Hi, I wonder if anybody can give me proper guidance on plumbing course.Presently I am working as a painter and decorator and looking to jump into the plumbing field.I have looked around 4-5 plumbing institutes but not able to decide from where to do the course.Some are offering 6129 level 2/3...
- kaizar
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- Feb 25, 2010
- 6128 6129 apprentice blank course courses difficult free gas gas safe guidance guide job plumbers plumbing plumbing course safe trade train training
- Replies: 5
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How do I become Gas Safe trained and registered

Can anyone give me a step by step guide on how to become gas safe registered, including what course to go on and how to register, please? Thanks in advance.
- panamajack
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- Feb 24, 2010
- become boilers city element fitting gas gas engineer gas safe gas safe register gsr guide guilds industry installers nvq plumbers plumbing price problem qualification registered safe trade training unvented water work
- Replies: 44
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Water volume and expansion

I have a customer that runs a snooker club and his prv keeps going on his boiler the internal expansion vessel on his Baxi 80e is just not big enough but how do i calculate the amount of water in the system I have listed below the approx pipe runs and rads cheers Ian. 132 foot 28mm pipe...
- bonesy60
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- Feb 21, 2010
- 22mm 28mm bargain baxi boiler central heating system expansion expansion vessel guide listed pipe system vessel volume water
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honeywell cm921

hi i have a vaillant turbomax vuw 282 eh. i would like to fit a honeywell cm921 to this boiler but i need the correct wiring instructions. i had a local fitter try to fit it but he couldnt get it to work properly. the boiler wouldnt fire up when asked to. i looked in the trouble shooting guide...
- mala
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- Feb 21, 2010
- boiler boilers cable central heating system code connect green guide honeywell hose job power problem remove switch timer turbomax vaillant wireless work
- Replies: 17
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vokera 24 not firing

Hi There, First visit to this forum. I have a 2 year old Vokera 24 (running on propane), which will not fire up. I ger a green flashing light for about a minute, then solid red. I have tried a few things and have discovered that the fan in not turning, there is no power going to it, and after...
- ianmaxtec
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- Feb 14, 2010
- boiler central heating system combi costs damage firing flow green guide install mains manual not firing pcb plumber power problem remove replacement switch system vokera
- Replies: 5
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idiots guide to using a multimeter to faultfind

thought i'd ask the question many of us are thinking....has anyone got an idiots guide to using a multimeter to faultfind on boilers??? yes i've been on the baxi course and also a cdi course at worcester...problem is like many of us....my brain isn't that good at takin things in. what i would...
- moogwai
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- Feb 11, 2010
- air baxi boiler boilers fault free gas guide high hot hot water installation internet mains manuals multimeter power pressure problem switch using valve valves van video water water pressure worcester
- Replies: 5
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Hello

Just a brief note by way of introduction...... I am planning to replace my current boiler. am doing research, and found this forum very useful. Hope to post questions and my progress as a guide to others and for assistance of course! DW
- brsince78
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- Feb 10, 2010
- assistance boiler guide hello plumbers plumbing
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What size boiler is required please?

Hi I need to upgrade my old system boiler as the exixting one is under powered following recent extension works to my property. The house has cavity wall insulation, 300mm loft insulation and plastic framed double glazing. The property is a compact 4 bedroom house with bathrooom and en...
- Cab
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- Feb 8, 2010
- bath boiler boilers building central central heating system combi combi boiler connect cylinder guide hot hot water insulation kitchen oil please power radiators required shower sink size system tools unvented water
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board