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i did a level equivalent (advanced highers) and a year at uni before doing gas stuff including nvq3 in heating etc and it was like being back at primary school in comparison, which was reflected, in the 'key skills' required. whilst gas quals are pretty easy, a decent mentor during an...

no need to valve the hot water outlet from the boiler

lead or other dodgy pipework, old taps etc

depends on the boiler, look in the instructions for "static head"

from being the key word Agile, one you always omit when quoting your prices on these fora

you will want an extra days labour and a new core bit to get through an aberdeen flavour granite block.........pretty much demonstrates the point i was making earlier about regional variances.

the quotes are what the quotes are, a national pricing structure is impossible for many obvious reasons anyone with any business acumen should realise. 1600 quid for a boiler change is nonsense in an old, probably granite, probably not fully pumped, probably requiring additional frost...

ffs he is clearly talking about the threads of the rad valve tail

3/4 in a 10 year old house, unlikely

no vent on dhw?

bitter ex BG members from the service department should be banned from commenting on aspects of central heating installations.

an 8mm compression straight and a short bit of new pipe

even when using standard insulation i would always use elbows, mitred joints look far neater. bends versus elbows is not a valid criterion for judging ones cowboyness :roll:

the workingpressure at the meter needs to be checked, this will confirm either faulty meter regulator or undersized pipework.

assuming they were told it was dangerous when it quite clearly states the contrary on ncs paperwork, and underestimating how easy it is to get someoe to part with a few grand for a new boiler. if only the bg guys told all their storys about 'local independants' eh

looks like a radiator tail used to extend the pipe, the threads on the tail are not for a compression nut, the reducing set wont be doing anything

heaven forbid they just wanted to buy a new boiler :roll:

legal or not, you still have to be competent. you have proved you are not by describing how you will test for gas soundness. ill keep an eye out for mushroom clouds over midlothian

check hot and colds arent crossed