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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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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 :)
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You can find the TRADE ONLY discount information in the Plumbers Arms.
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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.
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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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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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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 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.
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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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This is where all the time saving and helpful tricks of the trade are shared
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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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@Dan The emails that get sent to members still say from UKPlumbersForums.co.uk
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For hints, tips and secrets of boiler breakdowns.
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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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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.
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Dear all,
Trying to install a Worcester 440CDI floor standing boiler. Never installed this one before. Read the manual carefully before start. The wiring looks similar with other Worcesters. However when i tried to commission it only hot water is working. If i turned on the programmer the...
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100,000 euro!!! Obviously I need help.
I have a project over in France that needs a heating system and I have three prices for the job all around the 100,000 mark. This is both crazy and unaffordable . I am a general builder , capable of high quality work but lacking design knowledge on such a...
Getting a high pitched “ticking” noise ( I can’t hear it, but the wife can) from the motorised heating/water control valve. Is this normal?
As I typed this, I realised I can check it by turning off the hot water / heating one at a time and see if the telltale moves.
Answers would still be...
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A Barnsley inventor has seen his new product, designed to make removing radiators an easy task, go on sale in hundreds of B&Q stores across the UK.
Entrepreneur Tony Cardno, a former Goldthorpe colliery fitter, has created a new design for the radiator valve which doesn’t require a radiator to...
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Centralheatking - it would appear that the government are going to sanction
the impostion of water meters on all properties in 'water stressed' areas.
Mostly in southern England. Small people like us will not benefit from the
meter fitting bit & all that corparate stuff. But
getting on the...
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exclusive customers mansion i found this, the top is foot level with the first floor airing cupboard,
the rest is in a wall above the aga (breast)with a 2x2 service hatch. how the hell am i going to get it out as its weeping around those top bolts:skep:
the house is at least 1920's or older so...
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Hi all, just been on Gas Safe website to pay for my renewal and have only been asked to pay £90 :/
Very confusing as i thought it was 155+ the dreaded. So now i'm worried if i've cocked up and done something wrong, this happened to anyone else? Can't think of any reason for it to be £90
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Fireman jailed after dangerous work as plumber risked causing fires | Western Morning News
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£825 quid
last year i would have got nearly twice that and now it gets split 2 ways between me and employee.
bugger it im having a drink anyone care to join me.
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We are looking for a heating engineer/company to work on an ongoing boiler installation contract with us covering a radius of around 75 miles.
We are a UK wide supplier of boiler installations on finance packages.
This contract will guarantee at least £52,000 for the year ( at least £1000...
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I've found a way to claim £75 Google Adwords credit when you spend just £25 with them as a new customer. This is a brilliant way to find local business from people searching Google for your trade, products or services.
Be sure to use this if you've never used it before.
Simply call a Google...
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Hi
Im going crazy over my Ariston Mircogenus 24 boiler (6 years old).
Its not heating water properly and you only get some hot water to the nearest bathroom as the water pressure has to be lowered. The ensuite gets no hot water at all!
So far I (well, my plumber) has
1. Replaced PCB board...
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Been quoted £6000 for the following. :eek:
Cloakroom downstairs. Wall has been tiled, just needs grouting.
Room approx 1.5m, L shaped, with 50cm on the
Finish off tiling for floor understairs toilet (about 1M sq)
Grout floor and wall tiling
New WC, 35-40cm basin & trap, fit. Already...
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Fitted a Intergas 36/30 a few weeks ago and the customer is complaining that they are using £60 a week on gas. There are no leaks on the system and I suppose if there was one it would have to be very bad to cause £60.
They are on a pre payment meter though, could it be faulty?
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A 'friend' of mine has bought a wee flat for a bird he has on the side. He's on a limited budget as he doesn't want the wife to find out about it or her! Anyway, he's wanting me to replace the existing combi & I wondered what you guys would recommend for around £550, 28KW with standard flue &...
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So, I've not had a cigarette in a week now and its great. Based on the fact I smoked 20 a day and an extra 20 over the weekend I've saved nearly 55 quid so far. It's not great deal of money by any means and it won't make me rich but its better in my back pocket then wasted on cancer sticks.
I...
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Just bought a Milwaukee M28 SDS pack. Excited about the new drill but not so excited about the financial strife it's gonna cause lol
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I'm doing up our old Victorian terrace - 3storeys... water supply has 1.6bar pressure + 24fpm. Not being able to resolve the lack of flow/ pressure to install a bathroom and shower room on 1st & 2nd floors- I got advice and quote from a reputable plumber (we have used 4/5 times before)...
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