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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Others will...
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...
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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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...
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...
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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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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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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My friend called to say that yesterday she couldnt turn her hot mixer tap off.
She sent me a pic that wont let me upload on here.
The red fibre washer is by the side, she took it off. The tap was turned off with pliers by removing the tap head.
She wants me to fix it. Any ideas on...
going to rip out condemned boiler tomorrow wanting to replace with baxi solo 18He (got a great offer) is it a straight forward swap, never worked on the envoy heat saver thats all.
just done a fan on one of these - if anyone ever has to do one order yourself the the 2 hex sensing venturi pipes and the sleeve they screw into. new fan does not come with them and they were seized into the old fan took ages to free them without shearing them .they are about the lenght of a bic...
I went to a local hotel the other day and came across this. It is the size of a boiler, but is basically just a big water heater. It looks knackered and I can't get any info on it.
I want to replace it with something similar, rather than have a go at fixing it.
It has an output of between 16.3...
has anyone changed the dhw pump on a ecotec 937 (its the small pump at the back below the water cylinder)
got called out to one that was leaking today, the new part will be in the merchants tomorrow and I have to fit it in the afternoon
boiler is in a small compartment and when i looked at...
@Dan and myself would like to wish you a very Happy Easter Weekend and to say thanks for being part of the team.
So have a good one and thanks for being awesome!
Hi everyone,
i am a qualified plumber (done apprenticeship and Nvq's) and mid way through getting my gas, but I like to keep learning and have just finished Patrick Mitchell Central heating book, I am wondering if anyone can recommend any other good books. I am looking for one that is more...
when you call for heat either dhw or ch ,it takes a while and then the boiler explodes into action with flash of yellow engulfing the entire bottom of boiler,seals and ventilation seem fine flame picture,yellow flames any ideas, boiler recently serviced not by me.
I have just installed a greenstar 24 ri . I have disconnected the old oil boiler. The system has yplan control;s with wiring center. The problem is I dont know which connection is switched live or live return to the boiler on the wiring center as it is in a tight corner . There is 10...
hi guys the above boiler is giving fault code 34 which is according to mi's
fan tacho signal fault and tells me to check fan??? how helpful.. can anyone shed some light on this please
Hi all
I thought I would post my number for if there are any issues that need to be resolved asap. Dan is pretty hard to get hold of at the moment so my number is 07779 918918.
If you text me I can bring it to Dan's attention to be fixed right away if I cannot do it myself.
Thanks
Hi all, happy new year.
I've came across one of these ovens today which has no gas getting to both oven burners so wont even ignite on low flame. Both had intermittent fault on ignition when previously working as they used to continue clicking after your finger was taken of the bottom (but...
Hi may seem a simple question but I have been asked to fit one of these can they be fitted in replacement for an old Honeywell t6060 thermostat or does it need a perm live and neutral ?
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