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    Problems bleeding radiators

    didnt know it was that old, either that or someone else done it lol
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    How Long Can A Joint Be Fluxed Before It Must Be Soldered?

    ]If it`s Yorkshire " craftsmans" it`s green to start with :mrgreen: and thats why i use laco :wink:
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    irwin visegrip

    i was just on another forum and they are convinced that irwin visegrip are now going to be manufactured in china/ korea. i was wandering if this is true as i was under the impression that 10% of irwin tools were manufactured in the USA and the remaining 90% were made in sheffield at the old...
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    microbore pipe straightener

    ok doesnt matter yorkshire make one for a decent enough price, in 2 sizes.
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    microbore pipe straightener

    i was wondering if anybody knew where to get a microbore straightener. i seen one a few weeks ago and forgot where it was. im just sick and tired of down drop systems looking like a shower of S''t. i have been using an external spring to do it but it nevr looks as good as it should.
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    Problems bleeding radiators

    id replace the airing valves, if youve got a 22mm socket it will be easy and only cost a bottle of fernox and b"""hair less than a 10er for the valves. kind of depends on you, as if you think the rads are about as good looking on your walls as billie the singing bass then id change the lot out
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    Bleeding Radiators

    id also go round twice just to make sure no air has came you after you have finished
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    How Long Can A Joint Be Fluxed Before It Must Be Soldered?

    kinda depends on the flux realy, only thing is it might go green after to long especialy if its powerflow
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    Gorilla glue....... how to remove it?

    i know it may sound daft but lighter petrol will probably do it. failing that margerine might, i used to use that to take bitchumen off.
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    Bleeding radiators

    how sludgy is the system, that might be the problem. or possibly you may have an airlock.
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    Gainsborough showers

    actualy you are right you can get a mira pretty cheapish in the vast scheme of things, lets face it its not a digital aqualisa.
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    Ripped off by plumbing charges......please help

    i agree 600 sterling is a bit steep, but i do understand, in a city you pay more for work, my pal who works in edinburgh earns a hell of alot more than i do in the rural area i work, its all down to companies paying or the self employed recieving a wage comparable to the cost of living, where i...
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    leaking outlet

    i installed a twyford a while back, the thing was like a sieve, what it might be is that the outlet is not completely flush with the basin, the only way ive found is silicone it well
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    Add compression tee to existing pipe

    you can get enough play with a bit of grunt. the only thing id watch out for is if there are any other comp fittings/ valves as you dont want to disturb them, one knock the wrong way and its mop and bucket time.
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    Gainsborough showers

    I would contact the manufacturer and see if the a. still make the shower and b. carry spares for it. it will all come down to cost a part isnt worth more than the shower. but please note once one part goes its likely another is not to far away imo.
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