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    Madrab replied to the thread Unvented cylinder - documentation.
    Not good enough - if building control say it hasn't been notified then quite simply it hasn't been and the builders need to get it...
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    Nope, overthinking it a bit methinks. A vertical drop from the basin's trap height to the floor is quite a normal height for basin waste...
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    Madrab replied to the thread Flue change to exhaust via roof.
    Nope, wouldn't recommend anyone do anything with regards to a boiler flue unless gas safe registered, if for no other reason than not...
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    Madrab replied to the thread Pressure Reducing valve query.
    As suggested, if you aren't using the PRV as an Autofill then there's no need for it. With a sealed system you would have to have a...
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    Madrab replied to the thread Pressure Reducing valve query.
    Again, I wouldn't use an always open autofill, for the reasons I stated. I wouldn't want to be out for the day, fitting goes and that is...
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    Madrab replied to the thread Pressure Reducing valve query.
    Nope - Autofills were used over here a while back and were dropped quickly. The last thing you want is an automatic control on the fill...
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    Madrab replied to the thread Unvented cylinder - documentation.
    What LA are you? I know a lot of the LA's are phasing out their control teams and it's going out to third party inspectors. I'm...
  • Madrab
    Madrab replied to the thread Unvented cylinder - documentation.
    Well given the installation is notifiable then building control would be the place to start I would suggest. The trouble is, as it is...
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    Madrab replied to the thread Unvented cylinder - documentation.
    yes, unfortunately that can void the warranty. Though some manufacturers may take the position, once explained, and that they may come...
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    Madrab replied to the thread Pressure Reducing valve query.
    Not normally what would be used for a filling loop. As suggested, no need for the PRV. Only thing that is missing really is the double...
  • Madrab
    Madrab replied to the thread Unvented cylinder - documentation.
    If it was installed by the same installer then they should have notified it. That can be done through the GSR too but the boiler...
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    Madrab replied to the thread Solvent weld glue/cleaner.
    I don't, a quick rough up with some 180 paper if it needs it to clean it up
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    Madrab reacted to denso13's post in the thread Plastic pipe advice 10mm or 15mm with Like Like.
    I prefer speedfit.
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    Madrab replied to the thread Plastic pipe advice 10mm or 15mm.
    If using plastic then +1 for speedfit. Though that can be dictated by what plastic is already there.
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    Madrab replied to the thread Pressure Reducing valve query.
    There should really be a valve on both ends of a filling loop to allow it to be fully isolated. You get 2 kinds of double check valves...
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