Plumbing Forum | Plumbing Advice | Plumbers Forums | A forum for plumbers advice in the UK - Plumbing Forum http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/ General plumbing questions answered in our plumbing forum. Please use this forum for plumbing related topics. en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:25:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/images/misc/rss.png Plumbing Forum | Plumbing Advice | Plumbers Forums | A forum for plumbers advice in the UK - Plumbing Forum http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/ pricing http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12602-pricing.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:41:02 GMT okay ive been welding for the last few years and i now am going to fall back on my plumbing for extra cash. trouble is its been that long i dont know... okay ive been welding for the last few years and i now am going to fall back on my plumbing for extra cash. trouble is its been that long i dont know what to charge any more, i have a few kitchen fitters who will use me, but i dont want to be quoting prices from 4 years ago. this willl be my first attempt at this solo, in other words i never priced jobs in the first place it was always my boss ! it will be disconnect kitchen sink, slight if any pipework alterations, and re-connect new sink and taps and so on. any ideas folks :confused: ]]> Plumbing Forum 13jmc13 http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12602-pricing.html Bathroom Experience http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12599-bathroom-experience.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:43:51 GMT Have anyone used Bathroom Experience in London? I'm fitting a bathroom suite for a customer on a tight budget and Bathroom Experience are offering a steel bath, WC, Basin (including Pedestal) and taps (mono basin and shower mixer for the bath) for less then £300 delivered.

Failing that, anyone know where I can source a bath suite (preferably steel bath) and taps for less then £350? ]]> Plumbing Forum Resolute http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12599-bathroom-experience.html connaught in trouble http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12590-connaught-trouble.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:03:24 GMT BBC News - Connaught workers talk about the future (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11215985) anyone see this on the news this morning connaught... BBC News - Connaught workers talk about the future
anyone see this on the news this morning connaught in trouble they do a lot of council contracts plumbing ,heating etc ]]> Plumbing Forum gas man http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12590-connaught-trouble.html Work placement required wolverhampton and surrounding area http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12585-work-placement-required-wolverhampton-surrounding-area.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:46:16 GMT Hi All I need a work placement asap as I am about to start a gas installation and maintenance course. The person I was meant to be going with has... Hi All
I need a work placement asap as I am about to start a gas installation and maintenance course. The person I was meant to be going with has taken a job on commercial so I wont be able to go with him.
I have a 6129 plumbing certificate and can work Thursday to Sunday, working the odd day or all four. I will need photos of work completed and proof of evidence sheets signing off. I have my own tools and transport and am willing to travel if work is regular. I am hard working and not scared to get my hands dirty.
If you can help me in any way please get in touch asap
Thank you

e-mail - woza68@yahoo.co.uk

mobile - 07702 669946 ]]> Plumbing Forum woza68 http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12585-work-placement-required-wolverhampton-surrounding-area.html washer dryer http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12584-washer-dryer.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:14:57 GMT *I have a diplomat APM 8702 combination washer dryer. The washing machine seems to work ok but the tumble dryer turns but does not get hot. I have... I have a diplomat APM 8702 combination washer dryer. The washing machine seems to work ok but the tumble dryer turns but does not get hot. I have cleaned out a filter , which was badly blocked at the bottom of the machine.

Is there a themal cut out that may need resetting and where is it?
is there a seperate filter for the dryer?
where can i get a manual?
Any other ideas?


Ta
 ]]> Plumbing Forum Oliver England http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12584-washer-dryer.html walker fire ltd http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12582-walker-fire-ltd.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:58:01 GMT anyone had any connections with this company they are advertising for plumbers nationaly bob anyone had any connections with this company
they are advertising for plumbers nationaly
bob ]]> Plumbing Forum buff http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12582-walker-fire-ltd.html Tiny CH Pipes. http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12575-tiny-ch-pipes.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:46:11 GMT Not sure what size they are. Seen them once or twice. Friend's house has them feeding all rads. A decorator put a rad back on and the pipe bent double. What's the point/benefit of them? ]]> Plumbing Forum WaterTight http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12575-tiny-ch-pipes.html Fernox jointing compound for potable water? http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12569-fernox-jointing-compound-potable-water.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:00:21 GMT Hi guys, i would really like some advice. Do you guys use PTFE tape to make your brass connections to a cylinder? Or is there a jointing compound... Hi guys, i would really like some advice. Do you guys use PTFE tape to make your brass connections to a cylinder? Or is there a jointing compound that can be used?

I filled up a horizontal cylinder today just before finishing off for the day and then get a weep on the cold feed. So had to drain down and leave until am back there on wednesday.

I never get this problem with hawk white while working on iron barrel.

Any advice would be great. Thanks

Lee ]]> Plumbing Forum mutley racers http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12569-fernox-jointing-compound-potable-water.html Dry Pressure Testing Underfloor CH leak http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12568-dry-pressure-testing-underfloor-ch-leak.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:45:32 GMT Dear All

I've got a suspected underfloor central heating leak (cupping of wooden floor) and am planning to do a dry pressure test of each underfloor circuit at 2 bar (taking into account all previous forum posts on H&S). My question is what is the minimal drop in pressure over what time frame that I should be concerned about, for example, if I get zero drop in pressure over 10 minutes but 0.1 bar over 3 hours can I just put this down to environmental change or should I be concerned in all drops in pressure regardless to the duration of the test period?
Apologies in advance if this is a stupid question.

Thanks

PS I initially tried the wet testing (as a more sensitive measure of pressure drop due to non-compression of liquids) but was dubious about the quality of equipment (Hire from Speedy) and have struggled to get wet testing equipment elsewhere. ]]> Plumbing Forum sdm http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12568-dry-pressure-testing-underfloor-ch-leak.html economy 7 http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12566-economy-7-a.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:24:14 GMT hi ive changed the bottom immersion heater on this direct cylinder as it was burnt out but im now only getting cold water out the hot taps both... hi ive changed the bottom immersion heater on this direct cylinder as it was burnt out but im now only getting cold water out the hot taps both immersions are working fine i was getting cold water out the hot even when the cylinder was drained down any advice on this please ]]> Plumbing Forum mikegas http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12566-economy-7-a.html kitchen sink http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12565-kitchen-sink.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:12:05 GMT I have just moved into a new house and the kitchen sink needs replacing. I have looked at new sinks in chrome colour but they all have straight... I have just moved into a new house and the kitchen sink needs replacing. I have looked at new sinks in chrome colour but they all have straight edges, mine has slight curves on the right and left side. Can i replace old with new or do I need a complete new work surface. The sink is 98cm from far tip to tip and the new ones I saw are 96.5 cms.
Thanks

Also, would it be something someone with zero experience be able to change over. If not how much would it cost? ]]> Plumbing Forum JackDaniels http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12565-kitchen-sink.html can anyone tell me what make this cartridge is?? http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12561-can-anyone-tell-me-what-make-cartridge.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:37:33 GMT bought a new flat and have started to have problems with the shower mixer, unfortunately the system is completely tiled in with only the fixings... bought a new flat and have started to have problems with the shower mixer, unfortunately the system is completely tiled in with only the fixings showing. Need to replace the cartridge as seals are damaged but cannot identify the brand/make. Can anyone help??

I appreciate that this is a bit of a tall order but if I can't identify then I am going to have to have the whole thing ripped out and replaced!!

Thanks in advance for any insight.

Sam.
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]]> Plumbing Forum Sam11071983 http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12561-can-anyone-tell-me-what-make-cartridge.html Worried i might mess this one up. http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12554-worried-i-might-mess-one-up.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:03:27 GMT A customer just rang me regarding installing a towell radiator. I'm going to look at the job tomorrow to give a quote.

I'm only used to installing regular radiators. I prey to god it's one you can fit straight into the pipe work in the floor. I am not sure how to go about feeding it up the wall without making a mess of it. I'm not a plasterer so won't be able to clean it up afterwards, the customer would have to get a plasterer in. Any ideas how i should go about this? All the property development i have done we always used wall hung radiators and then brought the copper up and straight into a valve/TRV.

Would i have to use a chisel and hammer for the pipe run, if so what sort of depth should i make it?:confused: ]]> Plumbing Forum Guy http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12554-worried-i-might-mess-one-up.html Can you switch off? http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12553-can-you-switch-off.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:45:07 GMT You may receive a call about a leak on something you installed at any point. Day or night. We've all, I'm sure, had to drop what we're doing and bomb round somewhere that needs urgent attention. So how do you relax on a weekend, have a few beers or go on holiday? Do you just turn your phone off and hope lady luck leaves you be?

One of the guys I work for puts numbers of a couple of firms on the back of his business card. If he's unavailable he says to call them and if it's his fault he'll pay for the work. Good idea? Had to bail out on a planned day out today to attend an "urgent leak" that actually was very minor and would have been of little consequence if unattended. Pee'd me right off. ]]> Plumbing Forum WaterTight http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12553-can-you-switch-off.html Hot water cylinder heating issue http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12548-hot-water-cylinder-heating-issue.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:02:10 GMT Hi I've an issue with a newly fitted gravity fed hot water cylinder. I have just in the process of having a shower pump fitted. In advance of this a new larger cylinder (125L?) was installed. The electric immersion now only heats enough water to fill about 6 inches of bath water where the previous smaller cylinder would fill the bath heated only by the immersion.

The builder's plumber is stating this is because new heating elements are shorter and will never heat an entire tank, and to get a tank of water I will need to have the boiler switched on (difficult at moment as it is sitting on garage floor awaiting re-install). This sounds totally wrong to me, can you tell me whether he is right and if not what the problem might be? ]]> Plumbing Forum Biscuitman http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-forum/12548-hot-water-cylinder-heating-issue.html