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Very true. Also helps general public/diyers realise that all trades-people aren't rogue traders. Al

I think this time of year everyone is a similar situation, I know some of the guys here have said thier snowed under. All my work is for accommodation agencies which mean I cover the whole of Cornwall (bit of a pig to drive 50 miles to find keys to the house don't work) and a visit or two in...

I personally don't give advice, many more guys/gals on here with more knowledge and experience than me. I can do it with my hands but trying to explain things to people is where i come unstuck :lol: Most the guys/gals here press for diyers to contact a RGI if it concerns gas etc, or won't...

Some people can multi task :wink: i.e browse the net and do quotes/invoices at the same time and this is without ripping people off aswell. I've always worked out who's doing what weeks ago, generally try to plan ahead so tomorrow is sorted. Al :D

If only I could see what you mean, bloody part didn't arrive toady, delivery got delayed :evil: now have a panicy agency and a stroppy tenant. What can I do? Can't replace the part unless I have the new one but people don't understand that grrr :evil: Rant over Cheers Al

Cheers Tony, you trying to depress me even more :lol: Gaz, the block is leaking on the front, the hot water outlet, nice little spray flooding the cupboard, I don't think it's damaged the electris though, phew. Al

Cheers Tony I've read it's pig it also looks a pig so I've allowed 3 hours (includes the initial diagnostic visit) to allow for any problems. Will take as many spares as posible, trying to cut down the travel I do, also gets it sorted for the customer quicker if I go prepared. Gaz, are...

oh joy, think i'll take a filling loop assembly with me too, it's a 20 mile drive from the job to my supplier. Next on the list is a 24Cdi DV, read it can be a git to replace, ho hum :)

Interesting to know, thank god I've only installed one GW :) Think I'll keep it at that. My spares supplier has informed me there seems to be a problem with the filling loop arrangement too, has sold quite a few. Al

Cheers guys. Gaz, I'll watch those screws, I've got good access all around the boiler, just incase. Rob & John, yup the plastic has cracked, was spraying water over the rear of the control box, tenant hadn't turned the water off, was going for a couple of hours before she noticed and took...

Ok folks, just a curiosity question really. I have a 'left hand hydroblock' on a 24cxi to replace tomorrow, has anyone had the privelage of replacing one and are they a complete pig to do? What sort of timescale too? Cheers all Al

Totally agree mate. All my work is for accommodation agencies, they all want priority treatment, not possible when there's only one of me. Friday was a nightmare! Had a mornings work booked, meant to pick my son up in the afternoon, he lives 80 miles away. Had 2 agencies call, 1 to change a...

I've even halved a BG price before and made a very healthy profit, They quoted just over £4k to replace a boiler, sadly the customer insisted on an Ideal Isar :cry: Al

I do alot of landlords checks, just started for 1 company 6 months ago, it's amazing what the last firm passed and how they repaired things, already had to report 2 incedents that could of been deadly. Mostly I find sludge, 13 amp fuse, incorrect gas pipe (couldn't be arsed to upgrade when the...

Any chance of apicture? Al

What is peoples/professionals opinions on Alpha boilers, particulary their system boilers? Contemplating the removal of the Sonya Duval here and installing an Trianco Activair unit, unvented cylinder and Alpha system boiler. Al

Totally agree with biasi ariston ideal not a huge fan of chaff's even though their easy to repair, worst I,ve come across is the Celtic FF, hate the F@@Kers. I don't fit Vaillants anymore, had 2 in a row with manufacturing problems, a few years back though. I generally stick to Baxi...

I'm just curious what you guys (and gals) think are the bestest boilers and also which ones you think are the biggest pile of ****e around? Al

I'm with slugbaby, bunch of pansies :lol: Intrigued to see how well the tools work though. Al

Ktulu- out of curiosity, how old is the boiler? Al