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The European parliament rubberstamped the directive allowing freedom of movement of services jobs within EU member states yesterday. Details as to how the directive will affect you are here:- http://news.ft.com/cms/s/7cc08500-98c8-11da-aa99-0000779e2340.html Each EU member state will now...

For once I agree with you, croydoncorgi. I think it's right that there are laws to prevent non-CORGI engineers from doing work which may endanger the general public. Regrettaby, a number of CORGI engineers are abusing the law in order to line their pockets. The Landlord's also correct...

No problem, slugbabydotcom. As you can probably tell from this thread, the guidelines can be useful to DIYers who don't want a condensing boiler. e.g. in my case it would cost a fortune to re-site my boiler. However, from a plumber's perspective, they'd like the extra money, so are less...

No, not all of you. Mr Polski is the epitome of charm ;) You do seem to know what you're talking about regarding plastic piping. That's the kind of informative answer which I was expecting on this board. As mentioned before, my heat exchanger leaks when the boiler first starts up. I still...

Thanks wemyss. You'd have to a very strong man to crush this pipe with your hands which may give a bit more clue to it's specific type. Anyway, I'm not keen on replacing what seems like very solid pipework with copper because I've read that copper corrodes quickly in soft water areas and due...

Thanks wemyss. I'm already persuaded to replace the pipework asap, but it's the asap bit which I've got difficulty with. asap, like most people = as soon as I can afford it. It's held up for 35 years so far without a leak, so I'm sure it'll last another year. Any weblink which shows the risk of...

You'll also need to read Appendix J http://www.odpm.gov.uk/pub/661/ApproveddocumentJPDF396Kb_id1130661.pdf which covers the siting of flues. Essentially, a condensing boiler flue needs to be located so that a natural draught will disperse the plume. In a terraced house situation like mine...

Here's the official guide which every CORGI engineer is supposed to use to assess the most suitable location for your condensing boiler. It may be the case that there isn't a suitable location in which case you are able to install a non-condensing boiler if you want to...

Fair enough, you sound honest, and I sympathise with your plight. The service sector is being globalised in most industries now. There's been a big demo in Strasbourg today with European workers complaining about the 'Polish plumber' problem. From my point of view, however, I originally came...

I believe renting "10 Rillington Place" from your local Blockbusters may explain it.

No offence taken. I'm not a pensioner whose lost his marbles and is going to hand over his life savings.

Seems to me it's peak season for plumbers. There'll be a lot of pros on here then.

Yeh, he's going to mains flush the system for me, as I've taken on board the concerns of the CORGIs as to whether the steel pipework will cope with the powerflush. He's been in the UK for 2 years and got his papers in Poland. Apparantly, there's reciprocal recognition of skills. I don't...

Don't forget to pee in the water tank (the larger 1) whilst you're up there, like the pros do :lol:

Save yourself some money in my opinion and DIY or get in a Polski. A lot of plumbers on here don't seem to have much training. For example, they told me that no UK plumber would ever pressure test a system for leaks as there's always leaks and it would be pointless. In the US, it's a mandatory...

Thanks for re-inforcing my view of British plumbers, Croydonpoodle. Unlike the UK quoters, I possess & can read the guidelines emanating from Prescott's asshole. I'm one of the few who love 'em cos I don't need a condensing boiler, which means I don't need any of your overpriced services...

Oh dear, I seem to have upset little Roy. Sorry mate, but I've put up with a tirade of abuse from you lot on here for the last week, and have noted that just about every other diyer gets a similar level of sarcastic remarks and non-answers. Anyway, I've agreed with Mr Polski to source my own...

Ah, I see making racist remarks about Eastern Europeans can also be added to the list of characteristics of cowboy plumbers. Smell the roses, guys, and embrace globalisation. Dinosaurs like yourselves who treat customers with contempt, refuse to answer even the most basic questions etc. are...

Having listened to the atitude that I've received from the British plumbers on this site, I've decided to contract my work with Mr Jan Zarwalski. He's going to do the work for £400 (excluding the price of the boiler), supply a certificate, and explain what he's doing and why he's doing it (in...

Which is why I've asked the so-called experts to explain it to me in plain English with weblink references. This is a diy website, btw. I'm aware of these facts. But you can check to see if there's a pre-existing problem using a pressure test. I believe most people on a budget replace...