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http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=38 <- Click here to start a new thread. Use the title for the part, tool, etc name, and give a brief description of it in the main area. And where applicable, please put the price you're currently getting it for. Others will...
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For hints, tips and secrets of boiler breakdowns.
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http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/gas-safe-registered-plumbers-only-private/43643-forum-rules.html http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/gas-safe-registered-plumbers-only-private/47779-sub-forum-moderators.html...
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https://www.dropbox.com/sh/toq5i0zsvw78na9/AADsmhuGDncipRIwMboY4gy8a?dl=0 Link to my dropbox folder. There are a few bits in it that I've already shared with some of you but over the next few days/weeks I will upload a lot more stuff that isn't on that previous share. Please just be a little...
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Just in case you've not seen these. Due to the publication of GIUSP Edition 7 and the demise of the Not to Current Standards (NCS) category, there has been a need to revise a number of current Technical Bulletins, that up until now have made reference to NCS situations. The alterations have...
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How To Balance Radiators Tool List: Radiator-bleeding key Lockshield valve adjuster or adjustable spanner Screwdriver Digital thermometer or multimeter with thermometer function 1. Make sure all the radiators have been bled. Turn off the central heating and allow the radiators...
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You can find the TRADE ONLY discount information in the Plumbers Arms. http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbers-arms/91699-uheat-co-uk-15-off-discount.html This is trade only. So see here for details about how to gain access to that forum area if you are actually in the plumbing industry...
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can someone show me where it is written in law that it is illegal for a homeowner to remove the case of their own boiler unless they are gsr? not touching any gas parts just looking for leak in cold water supply.
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If you go to edit your profile here: http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/account/personal-details You'll now see there's an option to select what type of plumber / member you are. And also an area to enter your GSR ID. For now we'll manually check this, so PM @Lou once you have filled in the...
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If you're looking for plumbing work in the UK then please feel free to post details about your qualifications and experience in this forum category. Make sure you include information about the area's you're willing to work in, and the type of work you are looking for. DO NOT INCLUDE CONTACT...
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If you're looking for a professional plumber then please feel free to post your job details in this forum category. Please make sure you include the location of the job, what the job entails, information about the contract and who will be paying and what the time frames are, and include as much...
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If you're looking for a professional heating engineer then please feel free to post your job details in this forum category. Please make sure you include the location of the job, what the job entails, information about the contract and who will be paying and what the time frames are, and include...
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Find a renewable energy specialist. Ground-source heat pump installers. Biomass pallet and log boiler installers. Air and ground-source heat pump specialists. Find your local renewables specialists right here on the UK's largest plumbing advice website. Post a new thread in this forum category...
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If you're a homeowner with heating-related issues then you need to find a heating engineer instead of seeking advice about fixing it. Too many DIY and weekend warriors try to gain advice online. It's not safe to do so. Post your job on the forum and let one of our lads quote for the work for...
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Name a bunch of boiler makes for me and I'll make a poll so we can see which ones get installed the most.
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This is where all the time saving and helpful tricks of the trade are shared
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Welcome new members to UKPlumbersForums.co.uk. We are glad that you have found us and joined our friendly and knowledgeable community here. This forum is just to introduce yourself, a quick hello and break the ice. You will be welcomed with open arms :) If you would like to post about a...
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@Dan The emails that get sent to members still say from UKPlumbersForums.co.uk
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Apply to Gain Access to the Private Plumbing Courses and Training Forum The application form is now online. You need to create a thread in this forum to gain access to the trainee only area. https://www.plumbersforums.net/forums/apply-to-gain-access-to-trainee-area.124/ We don't pass these...
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Alright, I thought I'd stick some stats up here so we can see how the forum does over time. It's not a score to beat or anything. The forum does what it does. But it's a good guide as to what works etc when we change things over time. All these are viewable on the homepage. Threads 89,031...
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Use PlumbersForums.net to Advertise Your Plumbing-related Company Pretty much all of our services on the forum are free of charge to most companies. View more information below the table. :) Type of Advertising Cost Plumber Adding to Plumbers Directory Free of charge! Company Support...
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Some Plumbing Course Videos and Plumbing Training Videos from our video area of the forum. We will populate this thread with some more plumbing videos once we have added some to our video area. You're welcome to head to the plumbing training videos area yourself to add your own videos...
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I have a insurance job to try and rescue a poorly installed quad shower the customer wants to save the tiling if possible and has a few spare so fingers crossed it may work , the loss adjuster allowed em £1500 that will just about cover materials. Kop
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Hi folks, seems strange saying that when i'm probably the only registered member on here at the moment, lol. I am currently training to be a plumber by doing my C&G 6129 then (hopefully) my NVQ level 2. Will be looking for lots of advice from some pro's on here.
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I am currently doing my C&G 6129 and am looking to get some on the job experience, If there are any plumbers or plumbing companies in the NE England (Snderland/Durham areas) who could help me out please PM me. I may even be able to offer you my services as a tiler in exchange for some plumbing...
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I am currently studying for my C&G 6129 plumbing certificate through OLCI. This way is probably not the best as it is very expensive but the waiting list for my local colleges was ridiculous, so I bit the bullet and signed up as I really want to become a plumber. Anybody else studying this way...
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Please inform others if you have had a good or bad experience during your plumbing training schemes.
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There must be somebody who wants to chat about footy. :p
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Plumbing Training DVD Learn Plumbing with Able Skills
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Whew, just finished my first C&G assessment at Livingstone and was relieved to have passed, was very nervous on the run up to it but found that it wasn't that bad once i got there and actually started doing it. The lads on the course made it easier as we all got on quite well and helped each...
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Managed to get on this course Danny, did you?
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Northern School Of Plastering- Con This centre offers plumbing tiling and plastering courses but they are a con. They offer so called city and guilds courses but are not approved by city and guilds to do these courses. You can pay thousands of pounds for a course (I paid £4500 for the plumbing...
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We have a few other forums if you're interested people. They are... Tiling Forum | Tile Forums | Tilers Forum Electricians Forum | Electrical Forum | A forum for electricians in the UK - Powered by vBulletin Carpet Fitting Forum | Carpet Fitters Forums | A forum for carpet fitters in the UK -...
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Last year , in the middle of a bathroom re-fit, came the time to turn the water off. For one reason and another, I had to use the outside stopcock, for such an old house the tap turned fairly easily, until the corroded handle broke off anyway!! So here I was, A house with no water and a broken...
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Did a 'simple' leaking tap the other week, took me three weeks and three visits! It seems there are a hundred different ceramic cartridges out there, couldn't even strip this one down because the plastic casing was moulded into the brass. Any body know of any good suppliers, found this page...
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Hi I'm renovating a house and am having to learn about pressurised systems etc. I am looking for a 24kw system boiler and have narrowed my choice down to : Worcester-Bosch 24i and an Alpha 24S. Would appreciate any guidance on how to make the final choice. Thanks mark
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Something I've found pretty useful when fitting a new bath. We all know how difficult it can be to get the tools in behind the bath to connect the taps.. Now, it is easier with the flexible hoses i'll grant you that, but to make it even easier, make sure the tap nearest to the 'closed' or back...
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Just joined thought id best say hello "Hello" Be gentle
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Hi what do you use as a lubricant on hep2o fittings and where should it be applied. thanks for your rsponses dave
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Hi moby here, not my real name but one of the cleanest i've been called! a mate of mine recommended i join mainly to keep up with latest ideas and info. hope to find lots of useful info on here!
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Hey all, Im Steve. Came across the site as im looking for advice and opinions. Just about to plumb my house, new water pipes and new central heating system. Not a plumber, However i do plumbing all day long at work. Im an engineer for a boat builder so i plumb out the boats, but im new at...
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