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Hi MI state on a greenstar 28i that a flue should clear eaves by 200mm. Can this be reduced if a heat shield is fitted is fitted over the top? Thanks in advance

This should probably be in the gas section but I've never got around to registering for that part. Question : I have lost my ACS qualification (bit of paper) I've still got my gas card etc, but does anyone know how to get a new one sent out? Thanks in advance Paul

Hi guys, Just got to the wall plate level on my garage to down stairs bathroom conversion. What i would like to know is for a single story mono pitch roof taking cermet slate tiles, is 6 x 2 joists and rafters ok with the regs or could i use something less? The roof is about 5m long and...

Hi, I recently changed a faulty PCB due to the boiler keep locking out when ch or hw were called for. After changing it and the boiler firing up for h/w i forgot to check the ch. 2 months on its getting colder and what do you know, No ch. Anyone got any ideas what this could be? I'v...

What is the first steps for becoming gas safe? I currently have my NVQ 2 and would now like to go down the gas road. I know NVQ 3 touches on the gas but i have decided that is not the path for me. Reason being i would like to get my gas out of the way while im currently working for a gas...

Anyone know a rough price for 100mm floor insulation? Or where is best to get it? Iv seen it around the £45 mark but friends think thats high. thanks in advance

Hi guys, thanks in advance for taking the time to read I currently have 1 four inch soil pipe managing my upstairs bathroom with no man hole. i have started my garage conversion of which i intend to install a down stairs bathroom and washing machine/wash area. My plan was to install...

Anyone in the west midlands area interested in earning some cash in hand? Looking to convert half of my garage into a utility room with down stairs wc. Anyone interested in doing the drawings with all the regs??? Cheers

Hi I have just bought a new house and intend on doing it up top to bottom. Advise i need though is regards to the old back boiler. I have removed the back boiler leaving in the long tn flue that goes right the way up the chimney. What i need to know is do i need to remove this to install...

Hi, im looking to turn my garage into half a utility room with downstairs WC. Anyone in the west midlands area draw up plans for stuff like this in there spare time? or know where i might find some? Any tips for this project also welcome. thanks in advance

just a quick one guys, anyone ever hurd of or used empire windows. just had a good quote off them for around £1300 for 7 windows supply only a rated. (lounge alone is 2400 * 1800 tough glass. just wondering if its to good to be true or if you would avoid them? cheers

Hi Im looking to put two new layers of sound board up on the wall that connects onto the house next door. Are there any reasons why not to do this? also after dot and dabbing the first on will it be ok to dot the next one on top as soon as its gone off? Any tips and advice im thankful.

Hi guys Ideal system boiler> When hot water only is selected a few of the rads have started getting hot and not much hot water when used. Im going to guess this is down to the three port valve? Yay? Nay? If so would you recommend changing the motor and the valve or just the one...

Hi Went to look at my friends boiler today ideal icos he15 due to the following problem. His boiler is firing up, (fan runs, gas valve opens, burner lights). His display which normally shows C though is constantly flashing with . . . - - - - - c c c (not in any order though) with the...

Hi guys, Went to look at my friends boiler today due to the following problem. His boiler is firing up, (fan runs, gas valve opens, burner lights). His display which normally shows C though is constantly flashing with . . . - - - - - c c c (not in any order though) with the burner...

Brand new 100m drum of old colour cable. Ebay sell a 50m drum for this price, or by the meter at £1.50 (so you could make £150 or over if you decide to sell on by the meter) Ideal if youre doing any electrical alterations or work at home as its the old colours and no one would ever...

Does anyone see any problems with branching off a 22mm pipe to a 7700 btu radiator in 10mm? The whole house its branched off 22mm to each rad in 10mm so pipes can be hidden in walls. Its running from a 30kw condensing boiler with 8 rads in the house. Does this seem ok to do or...

To fit a new bathroom? I have only just finished college but have been asked to do this job. The bath toilet ect have all been bought along with all the copper and fittings. All i have to do is go in and swap the old suit with a new one. What would be a good price to ask for this? Thanks...

Hi noseall, Hope you dont think im rude for contacting you like this but i noticed on one of the posts that you have work till 2010. I was wondering if you need a apprentice, i have been working voluntary for a while so now the government are offering £1000 to anyone who can offer me at least...

Hi, I finished college last year and gained my c&g level 2 in plumbing. I would now like to turn this into a full nvq but need to be out on site doing work. Im hard working with my own car and some tools. I have been working for free so now the government are offering a grant of £1000 for...