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    opening window

    not quiet picturing what you are trying to explain Iam having a thick moment. try to post a picture and that will help tremendously
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    Can you Name the first track????

    No but the footage does not look any thing like the media led us to believe happened.
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    LPG for gas hob - DIY job ?

    you still have to be a registed installer and hold lpg qualifications to do this kind of work all the test pressures etc are different for lpg and also the work is notifiable under the gas work notification scheme so even if you felt competent to do the job you could not fill in the...
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    bit of a problem

    you do not need part p to repair a damaged cable, your repair if they claim is not to spec just say it was temp to keep the supply. till the electrician could get there. things do happen in this line of work although your supervisor sounds an ar sole for insisting you do some thing you were not...
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    Getting Decking Oil Off Windows

    If its on the glass try a sharp blade or somthing like nail polish remover.
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    bay jacks

    look up window widgets on the net have used these and they carry BBA. great for shutting up building control offices.
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    opening window

    sounds like your friction hinge has broke on the nylon, easy to remedy with a new pair of hinges. just measure and see if window is side hung or top hung it will make a difference to the type you req.
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    Credit crunch,or thieving *****'s

    one of our guys got up this morning to find his filler cap broke off and a tank of diesel syphoned off. is this what its coming to?.
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    Sealed Unit wiindow replacement hinge

    screw fix do pairs
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    corgi training -who pays?

    We pay gas engineers based on the qualifications they hold ,so its up to them to cover the cost of re certificating. last lad i trained and paid for stiffed me after 6 weeks, even though he was contracted to pay back training costs if he left before 18 months, he just disappeared so no trace of...
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    What should i do ? - Rights of an apprentice

    the advise I always give to my lads is stick it out get your papers then prove to me you're a valuable asset to the company and then we can talk. although i do feel you are being put on if you are expected to do the whole job on your own but then a gain i have a lad who's nearly 18 and can walk...
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    Sealant won't cure!

    Sounds like you have used an old tube of sealant. also if I can add its the wrong sealant for sticking cills or trims you need low mod natural cure as what happens is the assertones between the plastic cause the trim etc to de laminate approx 12 to 18 months and you will be doing the job again,
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    Double Glazing Units (Glass panels)

    There is no need to remove the tape whatsoever this tape protects the edge of the unit the other method is a cloth tape it also helps to protect the fitters hands but is not its sole purpose but do not waste your time trying to remove it. but do ensure when you fit the units you use packers to...
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    right type of silcone

    The correct silicon to use is low mod neutral cure. as if you use high mod or assatoxic cure the assertones can damage the perimeter seal to a double glazed unit.
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    What should i do ? - Rights of an apprentice

    You option is to think back to before you had a trade and appreciate the fact that this company has invested in you, its called pay back time! thats the way of the world.
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    New UPVC Bay Windows Load Bearing

    if the windows are fitted correctly the support should continue right through the pvcu cill if fitted, usually by a jack you could try removing some sealant or mortar on the joint of the pole under the cill,and looking for this it all depends what load bearing the poles have ie brickwork...
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    tilt and turn

    if the window tilts first? and the handle is the correct type you should be able to open the window in the tilt position remove the handle turn the handle round so when it at 90 deg it will not go any more re fit the handle and close the sash ,then the handle will restrict you to only opening...
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    Bedroom window HMO

    EHO ? thats what I like about this site you can learn some thing new every day.
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