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  1. B

    Gas Leak - 2 plumbers haven't resolved

    We have been in our house (2 story) for 2 months. Smelled gas when we moved in around gas fireplace and room. Gas company detected gas and shut off gas. Plumber came out and couldn't find a leak after conducting pressure test. Gas company came back out turned gas back on. Started to smell...
  2. D

    Ground source heat pumps test

    Hi currently in college studying level 3 city and guilds heat pumps. Currently on the test 'know the requirements to install, commission and handover heat pump systems' which is 77 questions long. All though it's a city and guilds test they haven't provided us with any resources (and apparently...
    • Dan0151
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    • ground guilds haven't heat heat pumps level pump pumps source test which
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  3. G

    Hi everybody, i'm a new member and haven't got a clue what i'm doin'.???

    :hurray:
  4. G

    A bit of help and politeness might help

    I thought this was a 'forum'. You can not possibly know what the problem with my boiler is because you haven't asked one constructive question about it. Also, you have no idea of my experience, knowledge or qualifications, because you haven't asked. I was after a second professional opinion to...
  5. J

    Haven't eaten these in about 30 years

    True lancastrian delicacy. Cant find them anywhere else and the yorkshire missus has never heard of them. kudos points for any non lancastrian who can name em and when they're traditionally eaten.
  6. U

    help

    Hi, i'm a single mum and i am just having my kitchen re done, i wanted to move the boiler but when i called out plumbers for quotes they have said it is not worth moving it as boilers don't like being moved and for a little more cash it would be better to replace the boiler. (boiler at the...
  7. M

    No hot water on gravity system?

    Hi all. Any suggestion on possible causes? Trapped air? Gate valve stuck?
  8. Hobo128

    Revoking a CP12 because I haven't been paid.

    Hello everyone, So I have been doing Landlords gas safety checks for a company recently. They sent me about thirty property's to go at. I worked a price out with the person who gave me the work and started working my way through them. I started to work my way through them noticing a pattern of...
  9. E

    gas engineer apprenticeship question?

    Hi peoples, I had my BPEC assessment yesterday and today I have received a letter stating that I'm through to the next round which is a practical assessment, I haven't got a clue what to expect can somebody give me a heads up on what to expect? Cheers!:waving:
    • Eliana Afonso
    • Thread
    • apprenticeship assessment course engineer expect gas gas engineer haven't question which
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  10. W

    Stanley Range Help Needed!

    I was called out to a stanley which had the heating side stopped working. The pump was stiff, the rubber coupling shredded and the motor windings burnt. I have replaced all 3 but when I try to run it, the motor struggles to turn everything. (works fine when not coupled to the pump). It's...
  11. A

    Still get scared I haven't isolated when about to cut pipes!

    Hi guys, just venting a bit of frustration, been at it since October now and I don't feel very confident and it shows at work because i'm slow at what I do. It comes from the fact i'm still gaining experience and a lack of confidence in what I know. Today I had to Tee in to the Hot water draw...
  12. M

    It's a good jonb I haven't got a VW transporter.

    Not a scrap of snow about down here but not having a VW transporter saved me a lot of time today. Had a call out today but couldn't get there until last call and it was going to be a real pita to get there on the main roads as it would mean travelling a big curve through rush hour traffic. I...
  13. M

    What do you do if you haven't got a long enough flexi?

    Well you use a shower hose don't you! Seen today in a rental property.
  14. W

    HRM Wall Hung Combi - any experience?

    Anyone fitted one of these. I have a customer who doesn't have a lot of space and am wondering if anyone can recommend an oil fired wall hung combi.
  15. S

    Gravity mixer shower kepps airlocking

    Hi All Just had a call from friend who has had bathroom and shower fitted recently. It kept airlocking so guy who installed said shower must be faulty, Mira guy inspected and said all fine. Said I'll go and have a look in a week or so (not that local), from what she says the hw feed has taken...
  16. S

    MAIN COMBI 24 HE, Pilot light not turning on, no pressure.

    Hi everyone, not actually a plumber but winter's coming and my boiler has just broken today, not great when you've got a toddler and it's minus temperatures outside. Basically the pilot light's gone off, I've reset it and checked the manual, the flame warning light is flashing once every two...
    • sparky667
    • Thread
    • boiler combi haven't light main no pressure outside pilot pilot light pressure turning
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  17. D

    Great Site to pick up the hints they haven't got time for in college

    THought I'd get rid of the ads by posting something. I'm doing the 6129 city and guilds at the moment but not working with anyone at present - this forum is the 2nd best thing to being on site. Cheers to Dan, the experienced contributors, and the moderators Chris
  18. W

    Why do customers....

    ... Expect that their sirname and address should be enough for you to instantyl know who they are even if you changed a tap washer for them 6 months ago?
  19. D

    Worked all day, haven't made a tanner - Keston Celcius 25, flues

    I had a horrible day today and managed to not repair anything, just went around condemming boilers. I get a call from a builder who provides me with around 30% of my work....though he does get a fairly good rate from me. Anyway, he owns and lives in a top floor flat and the people who own...
    • Dannypipe
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    • boiler boilers central heating system combi connections dewalt electric fix flue flues free gas haven't install job jobs keston mechanical price problem sealed shower supply travel van website work worked
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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