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    New member,

    Hi guys, thanks for letting me register, I used to work at the Midlands Electricity Board on the faults and overhead sections for many years now retired and keen on diy.
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    Dark patches/ Stains on new White Tiles? Help

    Hello, My bathroom is completely new. I had not more than five showers there and I noticed dark patches/stains on some of the tiles. I tried to clean them but nothing happens. The tiles are new... Read more Continue reading...
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    New to Tiling – Looking for a Mentor (Leeds Area, UK)

    Hi everyone, Not sure if this is the right spot... I’m new to the tiling trade will soon compete a 9-day intensive course to get started. I’m 45 years old and looking for a mentor to help me... Read more Continue reading...
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    Advice needed - questions before getting new bathroom fitted Discussion Thread

    Advice needed - questions before getting new bathroom fitted Discussion Thread Hi all, hope this is okay to post. Just over a year ago, I took on my dad's old house, and I want to get the... Read more Continue reading...
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    Ponding in new shower floor

    Our new shower floor does not fall to the drain! A large puddle sits next to the drain. The tiler has suggested removing the drain and the 4 tiles that surround it and replacing them. He said he... Read more Continue reading...
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    New boy here, in need of some tips and advice from those who know.

    Hello, All. I found you just now, and needing a bit of advice I thought I'd join up. So far the forum looks like just what I need. See you in the forums. Cheers. Continue reading...
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    Central Heating questions: New build radiators

    Hi I own a new build property (well 4yrs old), and moved in 2 years ago. When I had the first boiler inspection, the chap mentioned that the systems in new builds were a bi 'different'. The oddities (that I see it as) ready to be educated here!, are: -The radiator in the upstairs hall way is...
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    repair 13 year old Vaillant for £700 or buy new one for £3100 inc labour

    Vaillant Ecotec Plus 832 boiler is 13 years old, 4 of which since we've been living there, started to play up in last couple of months. An engineer with very good reviews came round and says it will cost 700+VAT for 'replacement expansion vessel, pressure relief valve and diverter valve on...
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    need a new shower but my hot/cold pipes are reversed!

    Hi All I need some advice as to a replacement power shower and there are a few problems I have posted a photo showing the old unit ( a ShowerForce 2000 ); it has supply pipes which run down from the roof and into the left side of the unit as shown The big problem is that the hot and cold are...
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    50% off new tools off ebay (inc makita) till 3rd Jan 2025

    50% off tools & equipment | eBay. Goodyear, Makita & more. Don't miss out. Goodyear, Makita & more. Don't miss out. www.ebay.co.uk Continue reading...
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    Uheat's NEW Cordless Press Tools

    We have 2 brand new cordless, battery powered press tools in stock, and flying off the shelves. Our TekTools TZ1930 & TZ1550 are packed with advanced features - these cordless press tools are engineered for speed, precision, and ease of use across various applications. Just reply to this thread...
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    Plumbers/gas fitters wanting to emigrate to New Zealand?; Plumbers Forums

    We emigrated to Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand from the UK over 20 years ago and have a successful hydronic underfloor heating company - we have ongoing work in mainly high end residential installations and existing work to be completed. We also have hundreds of previously...
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    Stone News: Lunada Bay Corporation Appoints New Director of National Accounts; Tilers Forums

    Lunada Bay Corporation Appoints New Director of National AccountsLunada Bay Corporation appointed Tony Demaggio as director of national accounts. This newly established role is a key part of the... Read more Continue reading...
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    ⚡ Introducing The2GoGroup

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    British gas installed new combi and removed old backboiler but left the flue?

    Does anyone know if British Gas should've removed the flu when they removed the old back boiler? Its still there and didn't realise until recently. Could find any specifics in the order, just says remove old boiler. Continue reading...
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    New Combi replacing backboiler on one pipe system

    I had British gas over to quote to replace my backboiler with new combi. All great and had it installed only later to find on this forum while looking for something else that the one pipe system is not ideal for new combi. Seems to work ok, but everyone is talking about the pressure and...
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    UK New induction hob require 2x16A fuse. Can I connect it to the existing socket please?

    Those are the pictures from new hob. It require 6mm cable according to the plate info. Current hob is hardwired through 6mm cable too. Fuse at the fuseboard is 32A shared for oven and hob. Does it mean that fuse in the main fuseboard need replacing for 2x16A and then perhaps oven to be on a...
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    Plumbers/gas fitters wanting to emigrate to New Zealand?

    We emigrated to Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand from the UK over 20 years ago and have a successful hydronic underfloor heating company - we have ongoing work in mainly high end residential installations and existing work to be completed. We also have hundreds of previously...
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    UK New to solar

    Okay so I want to install a grid tie system on my shed. I have a sub-main supply to the shed via a 10mm swa cable straight from the meter box, to the CU with 2 spare for RCDs. Looking at a 2kw-3kw string inverter and space for maybe 4 panels on the roof. Roof size is 4m x 2.8m. Only going by...
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    Vaillant pressure problem, new boiler

    Hi there, Ive got a Vaillant boiler with megaflow tank, 18 months old, from new the pressure drops so it cuts out, every few months, now twice in past month. Vaillant have said there's nothing wrong with it. A week later it does it again. Any ideas? Thanks! Continue reading...
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