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    Apprentice starting out need advice

    Started an apprenticeship in September but I can't seem to get the basics right, it's frustrating myself and my mentor, is there any tips or advice someone can give to be consistent in my work and how to improve? Thanks in advance!
  2. R

    Becoming a plumber/gas engineer. Need advice please

    Hi, I am new to this forum, but need some advice. I am 25 years of age, and live in the Midlands. I have no experience in plumbing at all. The end goal is to become a Gas Safe engineer, but I am looking to do a level 2 NVQ in plumbing at a training centre. Ideally I would like to be employed...
  3. S

    Hi Looking to get own Gas Safe Registration, Need Advice and Help

    Hi I am looking to register with Gas Safe I have worked for B.G 10 years Homeserve 2 years as Service +Breakdown I have recently applied for a few jobs and I have been offer a job with reasonable pay for 3 days a week work working directly for them under there Gas Safe. They will allow me to...
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    I need advice please

    Hi All, I'm really hoping you can all give me some advice. We bought a new build flat 4 and a bit years ago, and are having a serious issue with our hot water system. About 12 days ago we noticed that our water tank constantly had water running out of it down the tundis (which was blocked)...
  5. K

    Consumer here: Need advice about plumbing work

    Hi, I'm new, I've got a plumber doing some renovations for me and I'm not sure whether what he's doing is correct/appropriate. It's a 1930s end terrace with no existing gas supply, but one is being installed in a couple of weeks and the plumber has been busy installing a boiler and rads, and...
  6. R

    Hello, need advice on going self employed

    Hello, Not sure if this is the right place to post? but I'm after advice on setting up on my own.. I have worked for British gas as a technical engineer (service and repair) for the last nine years, I have enjoyed the job, I've gained a good level of experience on fixing and servicing...
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    Need advice training centre to get gas safe reg...

    Hello, I am hoping you can help or advise on the following... I am a mechanical/hydraulic offshore engineer and i'm about to be made redundant due to to the gas/oil industry crash. I've been looking at a career change and I am considering doing an 8 week course with TradeSure Training...
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    Need advice on which coarse to choose??

    Hi everyone! I am new to this forum and need help, I work full time for Tesco Maintenance and I want to get my plumbing qualifications, i am very familiar with plumbing and very interested in making it my future career, there are 2 options for me to work around my current job 1, access training...
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    Need advice with oil boiler and cooker servicing work!!!!!!!

    Hi guys im just about to finish my level 3 plumbing and heating course and plan to do the oftec oil boiler course soon after im plumbing now over 3 years in the the industrial part of plumbing and have not done much work with the domestic side!!the plan however was always to do the servicing...
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    Need advice if anyone's got time please

    I've got to learn a bit about electrics. My mates going to do this course Thebtc.co.uk domestic installers course. I want to be taught how to test & use a mayo meter properly. I then want to hopefully do Part P. If anyone has time to look on the site & have a read to advise me as to...
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    Underfloor heating , need advice

    Hi guys. I am trying to unblock my underfloor heating, going very slow. The chemical I am using (santinel 400) is not very effective. Can you advice what is the best solution or any substitute as soda caustic soda or acid that can be used Does anyone know? Thanks
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    Need advice on inline instantaneous water heaters

    Hi, We are having our ancient gas boiler removed & I want to fit inline instantaneous water heaters in the upstairs bathroom (serving bath & basin - not simultaneously) & downstairs kitchen (serving sink & washing machine, again not simultaneously). I'm confused by the dizzying array of...
  13. GQuigley67

    powerflush job need advice

    hey folks got a job to price for in a pub, powerflush 12 rads and the flow and return at the boiler is 28mm so going to connect where the pump is, I don't have a powerflush machine so going to have to hire can anyone recommend what machine would be powerful enough for the job? or would any...
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    Need advice on replacing a soldered brass kitchen pipe (first timer - newb)

    Hello all, This is my first attempt at doing my own repairs (fixing a leaky drain under the sink - ended up replacing everything). I had no problems up until the drain extension (see photo). It is 1.5" brass soldered into another pipe (maybe copper). What is the best way to replace the...
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    Need advice please

    I've been re-advised to post my question here... This is the 3rd time i've been asked to move my post from here to plumbing/gas safety and then to private gas safety (can go there as I am not a Tradesperson) Can anyone please advise? Are there flue extension kits available for gas water...
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    Need advice on mixer shower

    I am looking to buy a new thermostatic exposed shower, to fit in my upstairs bathroom running of a valliant combi boiler in the kitchen downstream. Can the guys who are in the know help me select one of the below 3 choices i have narrowed down. - Mira Discovery Concentric Thermostatic EV...
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    Need advice on commercial refurb...

    Hi,new poster here!I am doing a refurb in a factory(new toilets,urinals & wash hand basins).Everything is currently tank fed but the owner wants everything running from the mains.I am wondering if there are any regulations/guidelines about leaving a toilet/Whb being supplied from the tank incase...
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    Please help : Need Advice on what to buy for moving Gas Flue

    I have a CDi24 Worcester Combi Boiler using Natural Gas. I am quite sure it is the CDi24 RSF model. I am building a conservatory at the back of the house and the flue is in the way. So my plumber has suggested he move the flue around to the side of the house...see picture. He told me I needed...
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    Anybody know Vokera really well? Need advice on pump please...

    Hi all, came across a Vokera Maxin with a knackered pump. The official pump is stupid money (210 + VAT), but the pump is just a Grundfos 15/50 head on a custom body as far as I can tell. Can anyone confirm if this is the case? Thanks! Masood
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    Need advice on towel rad centers

    My customer is buying a 500 wide towel rail for the wall i want to board out the floor to tile but need to know thwe measurements for the feeding pipes the centers and distance from the wall too can anybody advise? cheers:punk:
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