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    Would you be kind enough to look at this for me please?

    Good evening sparks, Have a few images from my fathers garage and meter install. If you could be so kind as to point any faults or issues out that would be great as I'm not sure about regs and things on the sparks side of things. Think I've provided as much info as I'm privy to at the minute...
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    What do you believe "money" is?

    As the title, but it was cluttering up a thread. What do people think that money actually is? Has anyone ever held any real money? With the semi introduction of a "cashless" society then how could that work if your cash has value? How much is your "cash" worth? Who controls that? Is it...
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    Oil guys (Installation)

    Hi guys, Just had a message from the missus saying her friend has just had an oil boiler installed and she said that they have had to put it on a pallet otherwise she would have a hole in the wall! Now am I right in saying that this is far from acceptable and what regs would this fall under...
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    Boulter Camray 3 I+S Manual

    Afternoon guys, Does anyone have the manual available for a Boulter Camray 3 oil boiler at all? Have tried a few links and I am getting nowhere. Am a member on oil techs forum but can not get past the intro stage on there to see if it is in there. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers Jon
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    An example of how to ask for help.

    To all those asking for help than take a leaf out of this gents book. Thoroughly nice guy and a pleasure to help. //www.diynot.com/diy/threads/help-with-hive-fitting-to-ideal-vogue-boiler.473817/ Jon
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    I'll just leave this here for himmy and the others.

    Maybe you should realise that the only people that perpetuate the hate and create a gulf between races are those that chose to take on a fight that isn't theirs. Especially when the don't even understand what they are fighting for because, and here's a good one for you.... It isn't a diy...
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    Hotpoint WML540G Breaking for spares.

    As title says, I have a broken Hotpoint WML540G Serial No# 54701 903251378 The wash unit has packed up and is sealed so can't replace bearings. I'm loathed I will have to buy another machine but I have all spares available in perfect working order. I will be stripping the appliance so the...
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    The Saviour has come.

    Guys, As a pro we struggle to do some jobs and we also struggle to be able to help your needs as and when you want it but... If you cant solder or cant make a simple joint yourself the please don't worry. You can now purchase these. It will stop the need for having to solder, compression or...
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    Bottom outlet toilet

    I'm getting annoyed now. I have a customer that needs a BO toilet @ 225mm centre from the wall. I have about 15mm to play with too. Now as yo probably know these are few and far between and have suggested 6 so far and they don't like them. Anybody have any suggestions to BO toilets? So far I...
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    Why do customers think they are entitled to credit?

    As the title says, why do customers think that they are entitled to credit facilities for anything that is plumbing or heating related? I always charge for materials upfront before I even order them whether its for £50 or £5000. Why is it believed that I should finance other peoples...
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    From Bernard Green DIY gas work

    As I read the HSE documentation DIY gas work in ones own home is NOT illegal. That is also the opinion of an accident investigation officer who has investigated gas related incidents for insurance companies and in cases where criminal prosecutions were being considered. He does agree that DIY...
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    Guys help me!! Oil smell and washing machine!

    Hope someone can give a bit of advice. Serviced an oil boiler and went to wash the dust sheet and cloth I used to mop up bits and now the washing machine is stinking of oil! Missus is going mental. Have ran it through 3 cycles now with detergent, softner and vanish. Been on 40/60/90 degree and...
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    How to change user name?

    Is there a way I can change my user name in account settings at all? Have searched through and cant find anything. If not how would I go about doing it? Reason being it no longer suits my other online profiles and would like them all to tie in together. Many Thanks in advance. Jon
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    chemists here...

    Can someone please explain how this formula works please. AL+H2O=AL2+O3+H2 Cheers Jon
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    CC Registration

    Where do I stand with CC registration as I work for a company and don't know what their registered address is as they have a few offices. TIA
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    Technical Advisor Vacancies? Boiler/Gas Related

    Hi Guys, I was wondering if anyone had any information or contact details on any technical advisor positions that are available as they seem to be few and far between. I've been in the plumbing and heating trade for about 12 years now but following an accident i've managed to knacker...
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    Telegan Sprint V2 Gas Analyser

    I'm leaving the country so if anyone wants a decent FGA for a bargain price please PM me.
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    BSOD!! Repeated restarts and errors, any help appreciated

    Ok, the story so far, I am running a lenovo R500 Laptop (basically an IBM Thinkpad) with 2gb RAM, 160GB HDD, and Vista Busines O/S. Over the past week i have been experiencing repeated restarts for no apparent reason and the BSOD popping up and going through the "perfoming dump of physical...
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    Car fire from electrics!!

    Hi, i don't normally post this side so bear with me. This evening i'm out with my girlfriend and after doing a little shopping we drive away. Within 30 secs the dash is billowing white smoke and within 60 secs its coming out of the bonnet as well!! We pull over sharpish and isolate the...
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    Vaillant VUW 242/1

    Hi all, I can't for the life of me find my manual for this boiler, does anyone know what the precharge pressure in the expansion vessel should be on this? TIA Jon
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