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    condensate into sink waste

    Try a spigot tee'd into the downpipe/trap. Alan
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    Cordless tools - Nimh/L ion

    Whats your verdict on the Makita range of cordless drills, I have an 18v MXT and wondered if i could use the 18v L ion torches on my current batteries. Alan
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    central heating pipe single bang and judder

    possibly, Unclipped pipework. Al
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    Pop ups

    Is it an XP machine ? What spyware apps are installed ? Al
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    plumbing cert cit guilds 6129 level 3

    Yes you do gas in 2 sections for 6129 task manual, 60 questions X 2. you also need 6089 for work experience to qualify. Im almost at the end of 6129 and employed, just needing to serve my time. HTH Al
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    Loss of Pressure from Gas Box to Boiler

    The 9mm you refer to is probably the heating pipes and not the gas supply. Check the size of the gas supply pipe leaving the meter. The only way to check for gas leaks is with the proper equipment, not turning off the appliance control valve. Al
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    Replace Mid-pos with 2xzone valve

    Im trying to get the valves from a popular online auction, possibly saving cash over the mid-position option. Alan
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    Replace Mid-pos with 2xzone valve

    Perfect, Thanks Gas4you. Alan
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    Replace Mid-pos with 2xzone valve

    fitting an auto bypass between HW flow and return just before and after the HW zone valve ?. Cheers Alan
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    Replace Mid-pos with 2xzone valve

    I guess this is easliy possible ?. Current setup is Y plan with mid-position in airing cupboard, what i would like is using 2 zone valves to replace. Can anyone recommend connections into wiring centre ?. Regards Alan
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    Bathroom

    For the best finish, I would do all the first fix pipework, then have it plastered. Al
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    Domestic natural gas - book

    Rob, Are you saying i can purchase a copy of these books from the ACS ppl in advance of paying my test fees?. Al
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    Domestic natural gas - book

    Where can i get my own copy of this book, and the Appliances book. I would prefer to buy it before sitting my ACS. Any ideas most welcome. Alan
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    9v adaptor - does the mA figure matter?

    Im thinking, the new adaptor will be using 50% power. Just check the polarity of the final connector is same. A ps. Im NOT an electrician.l
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    noise

    does it sound like a kettle boiling ?, or more a banging sound ?. Al
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    new toilet cistern

    maybe you arent flushing the same quantity of water into the pan. if you still have the old cistern then measure down to the dirt line :-), than compare to new cistern level. Al
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    back boiler problem

    You could easily find the procedure for checking burner pressures for any gas appliance on the internet, Google for it. As long as you have a manometer to find out the actual setting then the use manual should state settings. Does that help at all ? Al
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    Replacing a radiator with a towel rail

    If you have an vented system you could plug the vent pipe and only a minimal amount of water will come out the tails. Draining down the system or partially draining, depending if the towel rail is in upstairs bathroom. Al
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    Is this an attempt at a Rip-Off ???

    That looks like a bypass (between flow/return) on the central heating circuit, If your heating enginner thinks its complex then he cant have much of a clue. Get a few quotes and get him to explain his plans. Al
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    PROBLEM WITH HOB WIRING, HELP NEEDED!

    Once you post a pic of the diagram, A sparky will check for u. Until then how can anyone help?. Al
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