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  1. S

    Multi or single trade

    Hi all Hope you all had a great Christmas My main business is plumbing but I would like to get a lot more involved in the electrical side. Just wondered are most members single trade or multi ? For those that are Multi do you have any complications with credibility being multi trade ? Thanks
  2. C

    Plumbing electrician!

    Hi. In 1962, I installed a mini bore system in my bungalow. Asked the loclal plumber to check it and he said his lads couldn't have done it better. I was in my old village in Lincolnshire recently and called at my old place. Yes, it is still running perfectly and has only needed a replacement...
  3. C

    help needed with non standard heating system

    hi, system has CH & HW Zones system also has back bolier system has no motorized valves so there is 2 zone time clock 1 room stat 1 cylinder stat 1 pipe stat (on back boiler flow pipe) what i need to happen: CH turned on = fire Boiler & Circulating pump HW turned on = fire Just boiler Back...
  4. S

    Anyone good with plumbing tools?

    Another week, another job that's got some of that coppery stuff that carries water ... Pipe I think it's called ! :freak: This one's an electric shower change out, only the compression joint for the water feed is tight against wall and part of the (old) shower. Tried all my various wrenches...
  5. L

    Bonding Query r.e plastic plumbing fittings

    Changing a CU in a bungalow at the moment, Main Bonding to gas and water are in place and continuous, I get below 1ohm on R2 testing the taps and sink, however the radiators show no connection to earth.I've pulled up a small section of floor that the plumbers cut out, I shone the halogen...
  6. J

    shower quotation

    been asked to price for a new shower supplied and plumed new supply how much would you charge i figured about 270 is that too low shower costs 138.
  7. T

    bit of a plumbing / electrical query...

    Hi all, got a little stuck finishing off someone else's job. Here's the scenario - there's a Worcester 30cdi system boiler, connected via 5 core cable to a junction box. The junction box has 5 core leading to a controller Honeywell ST9400c programmer, Santon Premiere plus PP170b (hot...
  8. M

    Plumbing/ Gas safe

    Since becoming a self employed spark a little over a year ago (NAPIT registered), I haven't had a week without work, but I'm considering getting into plumbing and eventually gas safe registered. I won't be jumping ship, I'm just interested and it would be nice to oversee that side of refurbs &...
  9. A

    double socket

    hi guys/girls ive come over from the plumbing forum, and i come in peace.:) just moved into a new property (council property) the problem ive got is a double light switch at the bottom of the stairs. Preety new halogen light fittings with posh(ish) double switches, the left hand side...
  10. S

    Train 4 Trade Transfer

    Just a quick question. If you have enrolled and paid for a" Train for Trade" electrical or plumbing course and do not start it, is it possible to sell it or get a refund? Is it transferrable? Any advice would be appreciated. Regards Steve:)
  11. D

    Plumbing question if its allowed ???

    Hi all, Thought id ask on here first if its allowed, before having to register on a plumbing forum. I have got a problem with my toilet at the moment, everytime I flush it, it makes a horrendous loud noise which sounds like the fog horn on a ship !!! Do any of you know what might be causing...
  12. Bromd123

    Plumbing Problem

    Hey guys im completely stumped with this one I have a problem with the vertical soil pipe outside my house the joint is leaking every time i flush the loo it looks like it was filled with cement but is missing a big chunk, now thought about replacing with cement but not sure this is the righht...
  13. C

    Do you need to be multi skilled nowdays?

    I have been doing my city and guilds 2330 for last 2yrs and work for a contractor (mainly domestic) but over the last yr or so a lot of our regular contacts that we worked for (plumbers and kitchen fitters) have become part -p registered and do the work themselves, So i am thinking if i stay...
  14. S

    Domestic Installer

    Hi As part of my plumbing training it includes a seperate Part P training/qualification You must first register with Elecsa I originally wanted this so that i could wire controls etc However, it seems that I will be qualified to do a lot more once qualified and assessed Can someone please...
  15. D

    Plumbing Competent Persons Scheme

    Anyone know anything about it? Only thing I could find was this website APHC Competent Persons Scheme - the mark of a reputable plumber I had been doing some bits and pieces for a builder friend of mine who had just brought a new rental property. I got called on site had to change the...
  16. Dan

    ContractorForum: Plumbing course in Scotland: Hi there, Looking for a bit of advice i

    ContractorForum: Plumbing course in Scotland: Hi there, Looking for a bit of advice if possible, I have been tiling for about a .. http://------/5JPGMn More... Follow us on Twitter.
  17. Dan

    ContractorForum: www.UKPlumbersForums.co.uk for free professional plumbing advice.

    ContractorForum: www.UKPlumbersForums.co.uk for free professional plumbing advice. More... Follow us on Twitter.
  18. H

    Showers

    Hi guys, I am still a trainee electrician working for a commercial firm, been in industry for 2 years, have level 2 & 3, recently passed 17th, and I am 2/3 of the way through my NVQ. I have a lack of domestic experience and always come here for advice. I jhave recently turned down 2 jobs for...
  19. U

    Plastic Plumbing

    I recently had a discussion with a plumber regarding mods to copper installations using plastic piping, he didn't seem to think it was his problem that the earthing of the copper was compromised by him inserting pieces of plastic pipe into the existing copper pipe With regards to future...
  20. Dan

    Rare special offer on plumbing bits

    I know you guys might not need plumbing bits as much as some of the others, though.... http://www.trueshopping.co.uk/offers.php?cid=75&affid=127&displayamt=1000 TrueShopping (a sponsor on the plumbing forum) has lots of stock they're selling off at 2004 prices to make space for 2010 stock...

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