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Newbie, newb, noob, n00b or nub is a slang term for a novice or newcomer, or somebody inexperienced in a profession or activity. Contemporary use can particularly refer to a beginner or new user of computers, often concerning Internet activity, such as online gaming or Linux use.The origin of this term is uncertain. Earliest uses probably date to late twentieth century United States Armed Forces jargon, though possible precursor terms are much earlier. Variant forms of the noun include newby and newbie, while the related term noob (often stylized as "n00b") is often used in online gaming.

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  1. D

    Newbie to the forums

    Hi all I'm new here so here is my introduction and first question. I'm in the process of renewing my bathroom and today have been changing the soil stack from cast to plastic in order to accommodate the new bathroom layout however once I had removed the cast down to ground level I noticed that...
  2. J

    Bathroom Mixer Tap Cartridge Replacement - Struggling Newbie!

    Hi all, newbie to this forum, and plumbing in general. I'm attempting to fix a leaky mixer tap in the bathroom (hot tap). So far I've been able to isolate the hot water supply, get the tap head off (small alan key) and am now left with the job of -I think - unscrewing the fitting behind it under...
  3. L

    Hi all newbie here needing some advice.

    Hi all. My name's leon I'm 44 and I currently work on the railway. After many years of this I've decided that I want a career change and plumbing / gas central heating could b a good move I think. My question is, is it a good move at my age. Can i learn something like this over a year. I can go...
  4. D

    Newbie w a leaky inlet hose

    Hi. Hoping I might pick your collective brains. Was on the verge of chucking out what I thought was a defective counter top dishwasher but while disconnecting discovered the waste pipe had been squashed so much during installation there was almost no space for any waste to get out. Thought I'd...
  5. H

    Newbie requesting help with a geberit flush valve

    Hi, Looking for a bit of help with a geberit flush valve that has a slow leak. I'm pretty sure it just needs a new seal, but I can't for the life of me work out how to get the flush valve body off to look (and replace the seal). Photo below shows the valve body.... There are no tabs/clips...
  6. D

    Newbie to your very helpful sites

    Hi all just a newbie here 30 years plumbing experience and still learning thank for adding me got some great tips off the tiling forum site when I plumbed and tiled both muy bathrooms thanks
  7. R

    Newbie from Southampton

    Hi everybody, this is John Renard from Southampton, an absolute novice who has just posted a plea for help in the Fittings and Pipes forum! Thanks for having me on board.
  8. D

    Hi from another Glasgow newbie!

    Hello all! Great forum guys. Just been browsing this afternoon and decided to join. I was actually looking for advice on my current situation but I'll post that in the relevant section. Looks like there's plenty of good advisors around anyway. Thanks for letting me join!
  9. Lambed84

    Newbie to the industry

    Hi ladies and gents... I'm new to the industry, gained ACS quals Nov 16. Have gained my first employed role as a service engineer on a social housing contract and am enjoying the diversity! Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself!
  10. Robert Tyrrell

    LPG advice please for a newbie (To LPG)

    Hi guys - I usually only do servicing on LPG, having only recently got the ticket, and I've been asked to install an LPG fuelled boiler. My question is - what do I need to actually install if the boiler is fuelled from LPG cylinders on the outside of the building? I know that they have to be on...
  11. S

    Starting up on my own - Advice from those with experience building a customer base would be great

    The struggles of starting up on my own! - Any advice from those with experience? on advertising, laws, documents needed etc. would be great. I'm a time served heating engineer but my employer's lack of work has pushed me to the decision that id rather work as a domestic heating engineer +...
  12. W

    Hi to all newbie to the forum

    Hi Just saying hi to all, Im new to the forum and would like to be part of this team of professionals. have been in the industry for about 6 years as Plumber and gas engineer working for a small company but looking to branch out and would really like some advice. Midland based but willing to...
  13. B

    new bolier needed and i am a newbie

    good afternoon i wonder if anyone could help? i have been givin a price for a range of boilers for my 2 bedroom house a ideal boiler,valient and worchesterbosh which one is best? thank you for your help :)
  14. M

    newbie

    Alright all, from a newbie
  15. I

    Newbie

    Just a quick hi to any Yorkshire lads. MOT
  16. L

    Newbie to the site

    Hi everybody. I would like to introduce myself to your great Forum. I feel i have come across a goldmine of information thanks to this site. Im Lee Howard, have 10 years experience City & Guilds Lvl 2+3. Have decided to move on in the world of plumbing as this year has been good for...
  17. G

    Merry Christmas from a site newbie

    Hi all and merry Xmas, I'm Gaz, engineer for just over 10years currently working in the smart meter installs used this forum for advice before but never as a member glad to be apart of something good have a merry Xmas and a very merry new year all gaz....
  18. A

    Newbie just joined.

    Hello all, I was browsing the forum looking for answers regarding my central heating. I am not a plumber, never have been, am retired now, but worked in the construction industry both in UK and abroad for about 60 years. Started as an apprentice, carpenter /Joiner, and in my twenties went onto...
  19. K

    Newbie

    Hello peeps im fresh and new to the forum , glad to be part of it.
  20. W

    Newbie!!

    hello everyone, looking forward to chatting and problem solving:party:
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