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Hi from a complete novice

Hia , will be extending our house this year and think i`ll prob have to change our heating system from a gravity fed to a combi. Can anyone recommend a good reliable combi? I ve got a Gloworm Ultimate at the mo and worksfine but don t think it will cope with the extra rads etc so i m thinking...
- tibbs
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- Jan 18, 2010
- boiler bosch central heating system cheap combi complete costs gravity high novice parts plumbers plumbing running costs system ultimate worcester
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Showerforce 2000 advice needed

Hi, My Showerforce 2000 stopped working a few days ago whilst using the shower. Water still comes through but the pump isn't pumping. Am guessing the pump may have worn out. I have no experience of plumbing whatsoever. But I wondered whether replacing the pump is simple enough for a novice to...
- jeannie
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- Jan 18, 2010
- advice loft needed novice plumber plumbing power pump shower test water
- Replies: 2
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Fixing a leaking toilet

Firstly, Just to say that I'm a complete novice at this so I really appreciate any help that I can get. A few months back, our push button toilet started leaking from the back under one of the nuts. I called a plumber in and he did his thing and the leaks stopped for a few months before it...
- Dharma
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- Jan 9, 2010
- button cistern fixing flush flushing inside leak leaking metal novice oil pan pipe plumber problem rubber screw sealed toilet valve wall washer water work
- Replies: 8
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Boiler Cut Out

Hello All I wonder if anybody out there can help. The safety overtemperature thermal cut-out on my boiler kicks in after an hour or so of running. The only thing that come to mind, is the pump (wilo gold 60) is large enough for the system. I have 17 radiators, some quite large and quite a long...
- JimmyJazz
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- Dec 14, 2009
- bleed boiler burner cut out flow novice oil pipe poor flow problem pump radiators safe safety solar system thermal vent water
- Replies: 7
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Which Macerator?

Hello, i am new to this forum and after a little advise from you experts please. I am changing my ensuite and need to replace the old noisy and smelly Saniflo Saniplus macerator. It is for a shower, WC and sink. My question is which type/make of macerator would you recommend? I have seen...
- clacka
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- Dec 6, 2009
- 22mm china electric flush free inside leaking macerator noisy novice pan pipe pipework price pump saniflo saniflow shower sink water which
- Replies: 9
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Novice questions

Hi I have never posted here and hope someone can help with a plumbing problem I am having (I say novice but I know sweet FA about plumbing) I have 2 bathrooms upstairs in my house (1 en suite) the house is about 10-12yrs old. Recently the taps on the sink in en suite stopped working...
- Chimpboy74
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- Nov 30, 2009
- bath taps boiler cistern cold combi combi boiler hot job loft novice pipes plumber plumbing pressure pressure problem problem question questions shower system tank tap taps toilet water water pressure
- Replies: 4
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Blocked underground U Bend

It seems that the U Bend in the trap below a rainwater downpipe is blocked and I can't get it cleared. I'm a real novice! Any help would be appreciated :confused:
- dttrinity
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- Nov 27, 2009
- bend blocked downpipe drain flexible metal novice pipe rainwater trap underground waste water
- Replies: 2
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Plumbing Trade slowing down or growing ?

Hi Everyone could you please give me you opinions on what is happening in the plumbing trade ? im currently inrolled in a course (learn from home) and was promised job prospects after completion. this dosnt seem to be the case infact all i keep hearing is plumbers going out of bussiness, and...
- graythedon
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- Nov 26, 2009
- 6129 apprenticeship bathroom city courses free job merchants novice nvq nvq 2 plumber plumbers plumbing polish problem redundant self-employed system trade training van work
- Replies: 19
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OLCI find you employment???

Hi guys Thinking about doing the 6129 and 6089 and part P for £6076 at OLCI just spoke to them they said they can send a salesperson to speak to me, i know he gonna give me all the spin about how much you can earn and the need for plumbers crap, but the thing that the guy told me was that OLCI...
- duttyrok
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- Nov 12, 2009
- 6129 employment essex find hose job jobs novice nvq olci plumber plumbers short tips training work
- Replies: 3
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Low Hot Water Pressure

Hello, I'm a compelte novice when it comes to DIY. Hot water tap on Bath isn't great whereas the cold tap shoots water out like a fire hose! The basin taps are different - the hot water comes gushing out of the hot tap fine but you have to turn the cold tap a few times before anything...
- plumbstruck
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- Oct 12, 2009
- basin bath cold diy flow hose hot hot water hot water pressure novice pressure tap taps valves water water pressure water tap
- Replies: 3
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Dripping appliance connection

I have recently bought a new flat and the people below informed me of a leak going through to them. I have found the drip and it is from a washing machine/dishwasher connection (image attached, drip coming from red circle highlighted area) I have turned the valve off and wrapped the connection...
- jongarrard
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- Sep 22, 2009
- appliance connection connections dishwasher dripping hose leak novice pump tips valve washer water work
- Replies: 4
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What is a plumber's mate rate?

What would you estimate to be a typical/fair plumber's mate rate if the employer is... - In the South East - A sole trader - Hugely experienced, Gas Safe registered - Doing mostly big jobs, usually booked weeks in advance, hardly any jobbing work and always busy - Looking to employ...
- WaterTight
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- Aug 5, 2009
- 6129 cistern combi free gas gas safe install job jobs novice parts plumber plumber's plumbers plumbing price safe school toilet tools trade training water work
- Replies: 15
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radiator dilemma

Thank god I have found this group!! My husband is once again embarking on some plumbing DIY. All the previous times that he's had a go, have resulted in us having to call an emergency plumber out, so you can imagine why I'm not exactly thrilled about his plans! However, he is determined, so I'm...
- princess43
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- Aug 4, 2009
- boiler central heating system cheap combi diy hot job jobs newbie no water novice pipes plumber plumbing problem radiator remove shower sludge system timer warning water work
- Replies: 11
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Changing temp senser on Ferroli boiler

Hello I need to change a temperature senser on a Ferroli F30 boiler for the domestic hot water, which is coming out far too hot at the taps despite being turned to zero on the boiler. Has anyone done one of these? How easy would it be for a novice to do? Many thanks Curly
- Curlyworld
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- Jul 22, 2009
- boiler changing city f30 ferroli gas gas safe hot hot water industry internet job law manual novice oil parts problem rules safe supply taps temp temperature water work
- Replies: 15
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hot water only when heating is on

hi guys, can anyone enlighten me as to possible causes why I should have hot water only when the heating is on? The system looks like a boiler supplies the CH and the HWSC supplies the hot water to the taps. There doesn't appear to be a 3 port valve which I thought was the problem...
- Tosh
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- Jul 15, 2009
- boiler central heating system cylinder free high hot hot water job manual novice pipes plumbing problem radiator switch system taps valve valves water
- Replies: 4
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Vented / Unvented Mains pressure system

Hi, Apologies if this is the wrong area, please redirect me to where I should post this if needs be. I have a number of questions around mains pressure systems. We have moved in to a house which runs a worcester bosh junior combi boiler with no gravity fed system. The hotwater pressure is...
- phatz
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- Jul 12, 2009
- bath boiler building building regs combi combi boiler cylinder gravity hot water hotwater install job loft mains maintain novice power pressure showers system taps unvented vented water water pressure worcester
- Replies: 3
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Money

What on average is a plumbers pay? is it good and can you make a good living from being a plumber? i just want to know what sort of life you can have being a plumber and th type of money you get? Thanks
- celticbhoy
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- Apr 27, 2009
- drain gas job law money novice plumber plumbers plumbing skills text tools trade training work
- Replies: 10
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CH works fine but no HW...please help!

Firstly, apologies if I've posted to the wrong forum, I'm a complete novice.. My boiler is a kingfisher MF, about 5 years old. Has been working fine but recently the HW facility has stopped working. The boiler fires up, the flame light comes on but around 2-3 minutes later, the boiler turns...
- Flood
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- Apr 13, 2009
- boiler central heating system circulation control flame gravity header header tank help hot hot water manual motorised valves noise novice overheat problem tank valve valves water works
- Replies: 2
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help with portfolio for acs

Hi am a mature student(dont laugh)about to do my training for ccn1/cen1 poss other elements but need an engineer within 20miles of heathrow airport willing to let me come out with them couple of days a week to build up a portfolio and gain experience not a complete novice just fitted own...
- newbie1
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- Apr 7, 2009
- acs basin bathroom building city combi diy gas gas safe guilds help installation insurance jobs novice portfolio power safe safety shower toilet towel rail training work
- Replies: 24
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help with portfolio for acs

Hi am a mature student(dont laugh)about to do my training for ccn1/cen1 poss other elements but need an engineer within 20miles of heathrow airport willing to let me come out with them couple of days a week to build up a portfolio and gain experience not a complete novice just fitted own...
- newbie1
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- Apr 7, 2009
- acs bargain basin bathroom diy free help novice portfolio power shower toilet towel rail training
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board