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    Boiler spec spreadsheet

    I just thought somebody must of put one together in a handy table. A supplier or someone with too much time on there hands. Showing dimensions, output, Flow rate etc. Quite often clients will ask for a comparison to another boiler they have been quoted for.
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    Boiler spec spreadsheet

    Does anyone happen to have or know where i can get a ready made spreadsheet with domestic boiler spec, dimensions etc. Thanks in advance.
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    Patio doors and shutters direct

    Morning guys, I am a gas installer and currently renovating my own flat. I am trying to locate a decent supplier for sliding patio doors and also wooden shutters. Every company i can find on line wants to come out and quote me. Shutters similar to these type...
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    wooden Lintel overhang

    The external wall is a cavity wall. the width of the room is 3.4m The wooden lintel is 3m (Centred in the wall) The current doors are approx 1.8m I would like to install a door 2.6m, leaving a 20cm bearing at either side of the lintel. If i do replace the wooden lintel...
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    wooden Lintel overhang

    Thanks for help guys, i have searched but cant find a relevant topic on here. In my flat, above the sliding doors at the back of the house there is a wooden lintel. This looks in good condition. The sliding doors need to be replaced and I would like to put wider doors in. If I widen the...
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    Control4 / All in home controller

    Thank you for your really helpful responses. I will look into this a bit further before i post more. I would not be able to justify 3k, will probably see if its viable to hook up the lounge lights, tv and soundsystem to a pre configured system like control 4.
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    Control4 / All in home controller

    Hi, Hope this is the correct sub-forum, if not please move. Just starting to do some research, as i will be doing my flat up from scratch. Considering installing an all in control. I don't know anything about this, so am interested to know if anyone can either tell me what i should search...
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    Can i post my company is looking for sub-contractors

    ok since no one has said no.... We cover central and greater London We're looking for domestic and commercial gas engineers to join our expanding, customer focused business. If you want to work for yourself or are already self employed and have your own vehicle then we can offer you as...
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    can i post? my company needs sub-contractors

    Can i post details?
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    Can i post my company is looking for sub-contractors

    Can i put up more details??
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    HAD ME VAN KEYS KNICKED

    Vauxhall vivvaro, only keys i had. any advice thankin you
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    trying to find a home for my apprentice

    like a few people have said, i think what i was paying him was 'fair' i think underpaying somebody, will only lead to them becoming unintrested and not giving a good attitude at work, i found it balanced itself out, some days he was only there to keep me company and learn, on boiler installs he...
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    trying to find a home for my apprentice

    did put in the first post, he is based in Bromley but prepared to travel, i was paying him £60 per day. 4 days a week
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    Gas fire and gas cooker in same room?

    greengoddess please leave the site and never come back
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    trying to find a home for my apprentice

    he did enjoy his time at pimlico, although he said he didnt work on boilers enough. i believe all pimlico workers are sub contracters? so was working directlty and being paid by the sub contracter. when that guy was a bit quiet he couldnt afford to keep him on.
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    trying to find a home for my apprentice

    shame i've had no responses, i know he's sent his c.v off to every local company he can find. I've actually had 3 other out of work apprentices contact me within the last 6 weeks or so. doesn't llok like a good time for finding a new job!!
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    trying to find a home for my apprentice

    Hi all, I have recently taken a new job, and would like to see my apprentice go to a good owner. i can fully reccomend him, very bright, energetic, good with customers, well on course to be a very good engineer. He's 19 with a full driving liscence and has his hand tools. He has...
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    Short combi boiler

    thanks for the feedback, i know you cant take 1 persons word as a fair reflection, but its always good to get feedback from other installers. From reading around the Icos seems to have a pretty poor rep!!
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    Short combi boiler

    the height on those is 85cm i'm working with 78ish (diary put away) the guy has convinced himself he wants a combi, in this exact space. If i cant find something appropriate, i think he will end up finding another company who will give him what he wants regardless of clearances. Sometimes...
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    Short combi boiler

    yeah i did mention that in the first post, and thats whats making it a bit long winded, looking through web sites trying to find clearances etc. All my work is on a sub-contracted basis and 80% of the time i'm supplied with Vaillants (don't have much experience with other manufacturers)...
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