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    Hire traders with Company registration number?

    Hi, I want to hire a trader to supply and install a window. I found the trader on Mybuilder and the company name is on Fensa site. They sent a quote asking for 50% deposit so I checked the gov.uk website to see if the company has a registration number but I could not find it gov.uk. Hence...
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    prevent tree roots from clogging sewage drains

    thanks I just watched videos about roots killers with foaming agent - it seems one has to apply the chemical every 12months.. I was hoping the chemical would kill the roots for good.. ? If this is the case I would probably take down the tree and kill it with
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    prevent tree roots from clogging sewage drains

    Hi, Tree roots get in the sewage drain (see pictures), causing a blockage (loo paper gets stuck into those thin roots). I am cutting them regularly (every six months) but it's smelly so I want to resolve once for all. Options are: 1. fell the tree 2. spread some chemicals into the roots but...
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    Buy a boiler online and get gas engineer to install?

    Yes but need say two weeks to clean numbers. HW only atm hence lots o variability for length of shower and cooking. Please remind me in three weeks if I haven’t posted yet..
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    Buy a boiler online and get gas engineer to install?

    .. correct me if wrong but I read your post on 3rd party EEBus adapters for Vaillant .. I would be interested doing something similar as I'd like to better control my S-plan .. did you eventually fit / tested your EEBus controller?
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    Buy a boiler online and get gas engineer to install?

    Hi, I eventually selected an installer and had the boiler fitted and tested. It took about six hours for one GS person. Although the price could have been a couple hundred quid less, I didn't risk it and went for a more expensive company in the manufacturer's "master approved" list. The boiler...
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    hot water cylinder by-pass valve replacement?

    Hi, I sorted it.. did proper measurement from cold using IR thermometer and the bypass keeps 10C difference in/out which is suggestive of no flow passing..thanks for your responses:)
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    hot water cylinder by-pass valve replacement?

    Thanks; the red valve was there before TRVs were invented I think, so must be a std feature of S plans. My concern is that the stuck open bypass prevents full flow to HW cylinder making it inefficient. I always operate HW on when CH is off via stat and electric 2 ways valves.. If I replace it...
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    hot water cylinder by-pass valve replacement?

    Hi, My S-plan has a by-pass valve (common plegler gate valve) that seems incapable of closing the flow (see red circle of the diagram). I tried to close it completely, turning until the end but the output pipe did not get colder, at touch seems the same temp as the input. I suspect some crap...
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    Buy a boiler online and get gas engineer to install?

    .. so are all GS registered also VAT registered? ..
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    Buy a boiler online and get gas engineer to install?

    Yes, that’s when you pay someone with banknotes instead of online bank transfer right?
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    Buy a boiler online and get gas engineer to install?

    Don’t know, what’s the difference reg or not reg on daily price?
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    Buy a boiler online and get gas engineer to install?

    Eventually I have been quoted £500/day inc vat install with warranty. Still higher than plumbers daily rate of £290.. wondering why this difference..
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    How to size panel rads to allow boiler condense

    I like the fact you are doing it proper.. respect!
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    How to size panel rads to allow boiler condense

    hi, what you do to maintain DT 20C? Do you slow down the circulation pump? What happens when TRVs close?
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    Buy a boiler online and get gas engineer to install?

    exactly; I was wondering why traders would participate in a DIY forum that by definition attracts non-professionals? But I like the forum even more now..
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    Buy a boiler online and get gas engineer to install?

    Fair enough, respect that. I'd happily contract out all my essential renovation work lump sum - but cannot afford it - so spending my weekends researching DIY methods and managing so far to save a fair amount. On the other hand, I am sure traders themselves must be clever with their procurement...
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    Buy a boiler online and get gas engineer to install?

    ok, noted I take it back if you felt as inappropriate language. Certainly not meant to be derogatory. I have huge respect for traders; not an easy job dealing with a broad range of different customers with different knowledge, demands and pockets, competition, narrow margins and now also income...
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    Buy a boiler online and get gas engineer to install?

    not sure whether I am posting in the right forum so I double-checked...:rolleyes:
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