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A new boiler would not be able to be connected to this kind of system as gravity fed hot water is very ineficient and would not be acceptable. You don't need a whole new system though, the pipework currently at the boiler will just need to be adapted. It will need 2 new zone valves to separate...

Hello chaps, I wonder if any of you can help me. I am currently installing a new bathroom for which all the sanitary ware is being supplied by the customer. He decided to go with a semi recessed basin for which I would build a boxing to accomodate it, tile the front and fit a peice of stone...

I thought they were a stipulation too but I'm just giving him a price for what I'm being asked to do. I agree about the kids being too lazy aswell, but I've had all these conversations with him and he insists he wants them changed.

Hello guys, Last summer i fitted 9 sirrus concussive exposed shower valves in a school changing room. The hot and cold supplies come into the room, both go into a thermostatic blending valve and then the blended water goes into the inlet side of the shower, you push the button and get about 25...

Hi, I have recently attained my unvented hot water systems certification, I am aware of all installation requirements however I am a little unclear as to whether I need to leave the customer with any sort of installation certificate. When I passed all I received was an ID card and a document of...

How much copper did you use? You can get 30 metres of 15mm copper for less than £40 if you stay away from places like B&Q. Go to plumbase or plumb center. I'd rather buy new copper than sit there labouriously cleaning up the old stuff. Now that you've already done it once and know your routes it...

Hi tony, I spoke to the builder about it yesterday, not seven days ago, why do you ask?

Has anybody ever used an exploding tee fitting on barrel pipe. Apparently you clamp it round live barrel and tap on the centre part of the tee to tap into the pipe. Its used where there is no means of isolation and too much aggro to drain down. I need to tap into some barrel in a school...

Thanks for the tips guys, much appreciated. By the way, they are heating pipes in a school

yes that will be fine

Sorry i didnt realise that was what he meant. I would probably say that the lower the pump can be sited beneath the tank the better, I would imagine that you'd need it to be at least 500mm below the base of the tank to provide decent enough 'head' The pump instructions should tell you the...

Sorry i didnt realise that was what he meant. I would probably say that the lower the pump can be sited beneath the tank the better, I would imagine that you'd need it to be at least 500mm below the base of the tank to provide decent enough 'head' The pump instructions should tell you the...

a pump cant be fitted to an electric shower in any situation as it is mains fed and pumping the mains is against water byelaws

Hello, could anybody please advise me on the jointing of larger bore barrell pipes (1 1/2" and upwards) I usually work with copper and small bore barrell and just need to know if the jointing method is the same for larger bore barrell pipes. ie; threading the pipe, wrapping in hemp and...