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I have looked over a job , that is in dispute over pipe size by developer and architect. Developer wanted larger supply pipe, architect adament that 25mm supply was sufficient. I have been asked to look over job, as architect has stated that had the 25mm been fitted to each flat then water...

Hi all, after some advice, ref a single rising water main in apartment block of five flats. It has a 25mm water main entering propery, whicy feeds two ground floor flats. the three further flats are fed off 15mm, that comes off the single 25mm riser. The incoming water pressure is 2.2 bar, and 2...

I have fitted approx twenty optimax combi boilers in the past two years, and on the whole have been ok, but what do you expect for a £480 boiler. Have had a couple of niggles with the filling loops not working after a while, and the boilers not firing up on commissioning procedure, and sticking...

cheers will take a look at them. What is CC please? Cant work your reply?

Can anybody recommend a decent flue gas analyser, that is not going to cost the earth when it comes to recalibration each year please. Do not want to spend mega bucks, but understand that an analyser is an essential piece of kit these days, esp with the wireless printers, so that I can attach...

Just checked water flow rate the main which has been reduced to 15 mm at the rear of the property is providing 16 l/m. If the lead water pipe was increased to say, 22mm would this give much of an improvement in flowrate. many thanks

Can anybody give me any advice on a boiler for a large 5 bedroom house, with two bathrooms, and cloakroom toilet please. Space is limited, so looking at a combi boiler, such as the Worcester Highflow 550 cdi, or 40kw Baxi Platinum. Think it will have to be a combi, as space is very...

Hi all, just a quick one. Fitted a new immersion heater, last week and have been plagued by problems ever since. Problem is, it works and heats the water up for a couple of hours only for it stop working. Had spark in, who said the earth was loose, and that there was a problem with the neautral...

Hi all, have been asked to take a look at a Biasi Garder HE boiler circa 2006, which has no CH. HW is working fine, and property has been empty for some time. Any ideas what to look for, or known faults with these boilers, as I have never worked on one before. And yes I am an rgi, but...

Is speedfit ok to use on hot water side of things.

No phot's I am afraid, the pump is a Wickes twin impellor pump. Thining of fitting a Surrey flange, and take the hot water feed from that instead of of Ting further up the pipe work. Do you think this will make a difference. Many thanks

Hi all, having major problems with my recently installed power shower. Ever since it was installed, the pump would sound like it was kettling, in the pump. Have had plumber round who increased the size of the inlet from 15mm to 22mm. The pump is located close to the cylinder. Any ideas what...

Could you let me know if you get any for Liverpool/ Cheshire please.

Cheers for the info, when I checked the fuses the yellow 20 amp fuse for the fag lighter had melted, but strangely it had not blown. Left the fuse out, and will replace it shortly.

Hi, got a problem with my 03 JTD Fiat Scudo. Whilst driving today, I pushed the cigerete lighter in, but it did not pop out, and after a minute or so black smoke started bellowing from the dashboard, so I had to call for breakdown recovery. When I got home, I turned the ignition on, so I...

Thanks for the information, going to knock out the plasterboard, where the kitchen cupboard will sit, and fit some baton behind the plaster board. I have purchased a rail from Howdens which was a fraction of the price of the ones on the net. Then I am going to screw it straight into the batten...

Hi all, my wall mounted kitchen unit has come away from the plasterboard. The plasterboard worm have ripped out of the plasterboard. I cant seem to find any stud work. Any ideas on the best fixing, as the brackets really need to stay were they are so everything lines up. Any ideas of where...

Hi yes time served plumber/ but that was many years ago. The reason my prices are that low is because I am getting a fair amount of work from the landlord that I work for, which means that I am getting on some days, 4-5 easy jobs such as replacing a toilet handle, fixing a tap washer, basic...

Hi all, as a second income I have just started my own business working for a landlord and an estate agent dealing with their maintenance work. Mainly on the plumbing side of things. Just wondering if my prices seem to be fair, since I am getting a fair amount of work in. I charge £25 per...

Cheers all, for the very helpful information, esp about rivnuts as I never knew they existed.