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49 Minutes Ago

croppie replied to a thread Incompetent Plumber and SNIPEF in Plumbing Forum

:iagree: as well.

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1 Hour Ago

croppie replied to a thread Incompetent Plumber and SNIPEF in Plumbing Forum

Really not sure what else to suggest then.

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2 Hours Ago

croppie replied to a thread Incompetent Plumber and SNIPEF in Plumbing Forum

SNIPEF is the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation. I'd consider getting on to trading standards if I were you buddy Obviously we can't say anymore as we've only heard your side but we'll give you the best advice we can given the situation. You should also be aware that we can only give you our opinions.

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4 Hours Ago

SimonG replied to a thread new oil boiler and storage tank in Oil and Solid Fuel Forum

Both speaking from experience then :) There's only 1 Grant I've been to that wasn't leaking. Maybe it's cos around here the Grant's get fitted by people who shouldn't be installing boilers in the first place.

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4 Hours Ago

Keefy replied to a thread Wire & Pipe Detector in Plumbing Tools

Get out of it! lol I think the one I had was a Stanley which funnily enough I got off my dad after he drilled through a gas pipe. "Here son, you'll need that."

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4 Hours Ago

SimonG replied to a thread new oil boiler and storage tank in Oil and Solid Fuel Forum

At least in the boilerhouse the grant vortex won't cause a lot of damage when it's leaking all over.

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4 Hours Ago

SimonG replied to a thread Fitters Bathstore, B&Q, Home Base, Tesco Etc? in Bathrooms, Showers and Wetrooms

I hope that marble is 12mm thick and not 12 inch.

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4 Hours Ago

SimonG replied to a thread new oil boiler and storage tank in Oil and Solid Fuel Forum

Warmflow boilerhouse model, complete with a correctly sized expansion vessel, unvented cylinder (dependant upon water pressure and flow rate) and don't forget the frost stat.

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5 Hours Ago

SimonG replied to a thread My new grandson in General Off-Topic Chat

Congrats

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6 Hours Ago

SimonG replied to a thread water safety regulations in Water Regulations

Mixing valves should be checked and adjusted annually. Has it been done since Dec 2010?

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6 Hours Ago

TomLane replied to a thread Wire & Pipe Detector in Plumbing Tools

Can't fail with a hammer & nail for the pipes & a wetted finger for the cable!!

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6 Hours Ago

SimonG replied to a thread Eurovision in General Off-Topic Chat

It lost it's appeal when terry wogan packed in the commentary. Would only watch it when the scores were coming in and his commentary was absolutely spot on.

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7 Hours Ago

Keefy started a thread Wire & Pipe Detector in Plumbing Tools

Can anyone recommend a good and accurate wire/pipe detector? I've had one in the past which told me a wooden noggin was a live wire and could do with buying one that actually works.

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10 Hours Ago

TomLane replied to a thread where for the best value suites? in Bathrooms, Showers and Wetrooms

In the vein of supporting a trusted merchant Ray, do you have a minimum order for delivery & what's the furthest you would deliver. Unfortunately I think the nearest branch to me is Andover at present. I'm based in Gloucestershire.

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10 Hours Ago

croppie replied to a thread Zoned central heating problem in Central Heating Forum

Found myself thinking "What have these clampetts done here?"

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10 Hours Ago

croppie replied to a thread Zoned central heating problem in Central Heating Forum

Just reread your post, you mean HEATING water, not hot water yes?

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10 Hours Ago

croppie replied to a thread Zoned central heating problem in Central Heating Forum

Your boiler has something called pump overrun which protects the boiler. An automatic bypass provides a route for the water to flow when the zone valves are closed. You've definitely a combi yes? And a hot water cylinder? Your house doesn't sound huge! Two bedroom?

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10 Hours Ago

TomLane replied to a thread ACL surgery in General Off-Topic Chat

Glad to hear you're making a steady recovery! Although hearing about the pain & discomfort you've been in is putting me off having it done big time. I can cope with pain physically, I'm just not a very good patient. I get bored very very easily if I'm not up & about doing something!

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10 Hours Ago

croppie replied to a thread Zoned central heating problem in Central Heating Forum

You've a combi. Hot water will have nothing to do with it. And it certainly shouldn't be gravity! You need a bypass fitted. You also need them to doublecheck the controls wiring. And they should also check the balancing.

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10 Hours Ago

TomLane replied to a thread Eurovision in General Off-Topic Chat

The sooner they make Eurovision into a bikini contest & not a singing contest the better! Then I might just watch it!! That would really be a vision worth watching!

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10 Hours Ago

croppie replied to a thread Eurovision in General Off-Topic Chat

Now this is the thread I expected to see brought up by a couple of our alternative lifestyle members. Dr Croppie recommends you both go drink beer and go do manly things!

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11 Hours Ago

TomLane replied to a thread Been Here a few weeks. in New Member Introductions

Welcome mate. Not so unheard of to go from self employed to employed nowadays! Used to be the other way round! A sure sign of the times at the minute.

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