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    Why would you not fit a service valve on the primary feed?

    On a domestic system ... Big fat no
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    Oil feed service tap/valve

    Go on the BES website http://www.bes.co.uk/product/77a~LPG~6599~6599~-LEVER-BALL-VALVES.html But oilhead is also correct as well
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    heating only blowing fuse

    think about what is happening thats different from the hot water being on If its a y-plan the motor on the 3-port valve has to move?? Try a new sychronous motor would be my first thoughts
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    Why were cast rads plumbed top and bottom for flo and return

    Where did you make this crap up from Have never made up cast rads and been told to put a blockage in the bottom ........ Be honest have you ever made up a cast iron rad The correct answer has been said ......... Goes back to days of old when we had gravity 1 pipe systems
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    airlocked worcester 50/70 bosch oil boiler

    Perhaps Ive read this wrong But I dont think Worcester have ever made an external boiler that size or do you mean its in an outhouse/boiler house If you have got an oil boiler that size then thats one big house youve got and Im sure paying somebody to come out and show you would not hurt...
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    Grant Vortex experienced plumber required please

    Your not going to want to hear this My gut feeling is that its the pipework in the floor has got pinhole in it somewhere If it was the expansion vessel then top pressure up to 1bar when cold ....... turn heating on and see where pressure rises to should go up to about 1.5 bar ... ish...
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    Plumbing Design Mega Flo?

    if its made by Glowworm then it is to good to be true ............. Aviod IMHO Go with a system boiler (Worcester, Valliant) and 250litre unvented if the pressure and flow are good ...... Job done and youve entered the 21st century
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    FLUELSS GAS FIRE NOW FITTED

    Strange enough .............. My Grandad did in 1967 but then again he did have his head in it as well!!
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    Pulsing Salamander CT50 Shower Pump -ADVICE NEEDED PLEASE-

    Gut feeling is that its air in the pipework Try running the shower without pump on for 5-10 minutes then turn pump on for 5 secs then off for about a minute repeat this for 5-10 minutes As has been said its most probably air ...........
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    Who can tell me what these are for?

    And the company are still going http://www.tedcon.com/
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    Who can tell me what these are for?

    They are just good old fashioned high and low pressure cut off switches Low pressure was for when the system was obviously low The high pressure was not for over filling but for if the expansion vessel went ........... I would assume this system is about early 80s when expansion vessels...
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    When is a gas leak not a gas leak?

    As a company ............ No we would not charge ............ to be honest would be bit embarrased about there being a leak
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    Please help -at my wits end

    :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    When is a gas leak not a gas leak?

    Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I think gas wizard was being helpful ....... Not abusive ... Just pointing out the obviouse about the previous post
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    Underfloor Heating query

    We fit lots of underfloor ............ If used with screeded floors then great ............ On suspeneded floors I would agree its not that great but I would disagree with your comments about not working well To the guy that asked the question ........ where have they laid the celatex is it...
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    When is a gas leak not a gas leak?

    Bit confused ............. you have over 7000 posts and the majority or in the plumbing and Heating Forum ......... Quite certain ive seen you posting advice on flueing issues........ Are you saying you offer lots of advice on heating systems but are not gas safe registered ...... not that you...
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    New Boiler recommendations

    As an installer Im biased towards Worcester as you can get a 7 year warranty and Worcester have got a proven track record of honoring there warranty BUT if im honest the installer and the installation are more important than the make of boiler ........... a poor installation can make a good...
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    Heatrae sadia megaflow

    Ok what safety valve is dripping ....... the one on the cylinder or the one on the Prv set ... I dont really care what you earn nor do I have to justify what I charge as all my charges are agreed before hand If you want to be PAYE then so be it ............ Your not really helping...
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    Issuing Gas Safety Certificate & requirements

    Also its not a certificate ....... its a Gas SAFETY RECORD
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    Issuing Gas Safety Certificate & requirements

    And in repsonse to your original question Yes ...... I have no idea who installed many of the jobs we do gas safety records for nor do I have little interest All im intrested in is that the appliance meet the current regs and that I get my money Agile ............. My mum used to say...
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