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I have turned to one side, but neck does not seem to move when I try to pull out.

Can you usually take off the neck on these taps ?? .

Swan neck mixer tap in kitchen, weaping at base of neck. I saw on another swan neck mixer tap that you could remove neck by taking out screw at base to change the O-ring. On my mixer tap I cannot seen any screw to remove or other way to remove the neck to change any O-ring, if possible...

What do you mean running a separate lead ?? Jack_S

What do you mean running a separate lead ?? Jack_S

See my post just above on 29 Mar. This time the 3A External fuses have been blowing (the fuse in wall plug that supplies boiler). The fuses have blown 1-2 sec after switching on power, when fan is starting up (motors have higher currents at startup). As fuses were blowing on power-up when...

Just realised the fan was replaced in 2002 after some water entered boiler (maybe through flue). The fuses often blow when first switching on boiler. Could fan be faulty with high startup current ?? Thanks Jack_S

I have same boiler for last 12 years (Vokera Excell 80SP). It's had yearly gas inspection, few repairs, but never a proper service. (repairs were fan replaced in 2002 after water entered boiler, blocked venturi in exhaust outlet) Is service worth doing ?? How do I find boiler plumber to...

No fuses have blown since I posted last October. Finally getting round to looking at this, as the 3A external plug fuses have started blowing again (7 fuses in a row). Think they may blow when it's damp weather conditions. Think you may be right about it being related to fan. Replaced...

Sounds like you plumbers are making a fortune, if a newbie can make this !! Some people seem to be making a mint, others are saying it's not so great. -What's the truth, or does it depend where you are in country ?? -Is it grass is greener elsewhere syndrome & there must be easier ways...

It's not that serious an idea with me. I'm 40+ & work(worked) in IT industry, but that is notorious for being ageist. Skills/experience are overtaken (made redundant) by new technologies & companies like to employ younger/cheaper/keener people with latest skills. I know that plumbers are...

That was 30+ years ago when Britain was Great & we still had a manufacturing industry & a house was a few thousand quid. Times & training schemes move on ?? Just want to see what you guys know of these training companies ?? I'm dubious.

Saw following Plumber training being offered in 13 weekly modules. Building Trade Skills Centre: http://www.btsc.co.uk/ http://www.btsc.co.uk/learn.htm http://www.btsc.co.uk/courses.htm says "Become a City & Guilds plumber in months not years !" Not sure if they're just a private...

ie: the fuses don't blow due to my action (switching on hot water tap) but due to boiler fault. At random times I go to switch on hot water tap & no hot water. Find fuse blown not seemingly triggered by me switching on hot water tap. I thought pump only circulated hot water in central...

I haven't seen a water leak in the boiler. The boiler is in an outside shed, so I wondered whether the problem may be caused by humidity/dampness. Is the pump only used for central heating circulation ?? I haven't used heating for long while, only tap hot water. I think a fan runs...

Any ideas ??

The fuses (2A internal PCB & 3A external fuse) on my boiler have started blowing occasionally again, after about 9 months. The boiler is a Vokera Excell 80SP. When blown fuses are replaced the boiler runs ok. Internal PCB fuse first blew in July 2004, then Oct 2005. In Jan 2006 both...

Not sure what you mean. Currently gas inspection certificates expire 12 months from Date of Issue and landlords have to pay for new certificate each year. Do you mean the follow on certificates will be continuous, expiring on same expiry date, even though inspection was done a week or...

The plumbers arrange the gas inspections for my letting agents. The plumbers sent a threatening reminder letter week before expiry saying my "Compliance is Required", that it is a legal requirement & warning they will contact landlord if I don't arrange inspection. I never received 1st...

There is that as well, small amounts add up in total. I just would prefer annual inspection dates to to remain the same, & not be coming forward by a week here or there. Can the Date of Expiry be set at date on old certificate (& not date of issue), even though inspection has been...