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    68mm rainwater to 110mm Soil

    I am currently looking at the possibility of adding a downstairs toilet and basin and the only viable drain is a 68mm rainwater on the outside of the wall where the cloakroom will be. I have combined drains at my property, the 110mm drain is reduced down to 68mm CI and runs as a rainwater to the...
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    Working abroad/offshore

    Looking at the possibility of working abroad and need some advice, particularly on which countries to look for, recruiters to look out for, and which ones to avoid. Seen some jobs posted particularly in the middle East, Afghanistan, Iraq etc and was wondering if anyone has experience of working...
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    Renewable energy, alternate fuels.

    Totally agree, my thinking was that in 20 or so years (maybe add an extra zero for britains advancement) that renewable energy will provide the largest percentage of grid electricity. Avoiding heat loss rather than creating heat is also a very good way to look at this matter. The advancement in...
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    Renewable energy, alternate fuels.

    I understand that a great percentage is produced by gas, nuclear and coal and only around 25% is produced by renewables however my thinking was in the next 20 years this will probably reverse and (hopefully) renewables will lead the production.
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    Renewable energy, alternate fuels.

    Gas boilers are great at the moment however in the not to distant future the need for an alternate fuel source will be inevitable. I understand Ground source heat pumps, air source, biomass etc are current alternatives however I personally feel these lack the practicality and performance needed...
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    Gas Boiler v Electric with unvented cylinder

    More out of curiosity and to gain knowledge on the matter, what is the general energy consumption and pros and cons between a standard combi boiler say an ideal logic, and a 4kw potterton gold electric boiler feeding an unvented cylinder at about 100l or so? Any general thoughts on electric...
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    Plumber looking for career change.

    I will do. How did you hear about this line of work?
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    Plumber looking for career change.

    Thanks for the reply, I'll have a look into it. Do you know what the work is like etc? Would imagine the pay would be good as working away
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    Plumber looking for career change.

    I'm a 24 year old plumber, been doing it for 6 years now. Also have gas qualifications. Served my Apprenticeship and continue to work for a company that deals with new build housing. Looking for a complete career change and was wondering if anyone had transitioned into a new interesting career...
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    Effective Tools to save time

    Absolutely! Nothing worse than the spark stealing your routes for a 6mm cable
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    Effective Tools to save time

    Think you've picked me up wrong, it's not a case of botched jobs to gain an extra £50. More an effective way to get the job done
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    Effective Tools to save time

    I have recently moved from an hourly rate to price work on new build sites. I was wondering if there are any experienced plumbers who have been on price work that can recommend some handy tools or methods to get things done a bit quicker without compromising the quality. Simple things I have...
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