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Guys, Can anyone help. I am trying to explore the web to identify some answers to NOCN Level 2 questions for my portfolio. I need to find out what is the most common problem with (oil, gas and solid central heating sytems)? I have looked in a plethora of sites but can't find a succint...

Non certified boiler..... Assistance needed please Went to a property this morning who need some plumbing work signing off as the builder has completed a lot of work years ago and nothing has been certified for building control. Having looked at the various plumbing such as, sinks, bathroom...

Hi all, I have just installed a Mira Miniduo EV mixer shower and have encountered the following issue: 1. When you first turn on the water flow, it starts fine and then within 3 seconds, all water flow ceases. 2. You then have to turn the shower off and on again and then the water flow...

i went to look at a house 2day and they what to fit a wood burning stove with a back boiler. now the heating system is pressurised and there is a gas boiler system boiler with a vented cylinder upstairs since the heating system is pressurised i would like to change it to a open vent system and...

Hi I have a friend has no hot water but heating would it be either a MV problem if a system boiler or a diverter Vv if he has a combi ?? If anyone can advise I'd be very grateful Kind regards

Hi there I have a Vokera Mynute 35HE which fires up for approx 3 seconds and then firing stops for approx 10 seconds after which it will fire up again for another 3 seconds and keep repeating this action. This will continue for a half an hour or so and then lock out with RESET and 10 on the...

i need some pointers to a decent under sink electric water heater, it will only feed one outlet but i want under rather than over sink, due to constraints of space, also just to make your life more difficult i dont want one that needs a special vented tap, as the sink is very deep with no access...

Hi there, My central heating will not work independently of the hot water. In order for my radiators to heat up I have to set my controler to heating & hot water, and turn the hot water cylinder thermostat to its maximum setting to get heat from my radiators. I'm thinking the problem lies...

Hi, Pipe from boiler is very hot, but cylinder is tepid as is the return pipe. Could be that the water is not flowing through the coil thus, not letting in more hot water and heating the cylinder. There is a valve on the return pipe and I am wondering if this has anything to do with it? Any...

Hello, a dreaded Diy'er here :D I've been carpetfitting/floorlaying for 17 years and come from a pretty hands on background and can seem to turn my hand to most jobs. nothing too serious but enough to get by. Had an extension built and ran all the plumbing through to the new en-suite and...

I'm replacing an existing direct copper cylinder. There's no boiler, just an immersion. The old cylinder has a header tank in the loft and there's a pipe which goes from the old cylinder to the loft which is badly sited right under the roof space (touching slate!) and freezes in winter. It's a...

Hi From a newbie, Sorry about this but I started a thread on this forum and I think I put it in the wrong place so please go here: http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/new-member-introductions/13316-hi-all.html#post84968 Thanks to helpsy for his/her assistance. Thanks.

Hi All, I am a keen but amateur plumber but have completed 50% of a C&G 6129 tech course and hope to be able to complete the rest of it when I have time hopefully soon'ish. I enjoy helping people and I currently do a little volunteer work for Age Concern in my area with small and basic...

Hi all I only found this forum today and find it really helpful. I recently passed my NVQ level 1 Heating and ventilation course and am finding it really hard to find a plumber willing to take me on. As you all probably know, You have to be employed to complete your NVQ level 2 and with the...

Hello plumbing forum. I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself - I'm the plumber Guy, living and working around Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England. I've only been a plumber for a few years, changing profession as a result of losing my job because of a lung infection and I'm really glad...

Just joined, I know nothing about plumbing - and it would seem I'm going to be solving a few issues with the new house, we also need new bathrooms, but that may be a step too far. I generally look for answers first but, may ask the odd numpty questions - apologies!

Hi Everyone, I am currently studying with Train 4 Trade Skills, I spent 18 years in the forces and the past 5 years as a class 1 hgv driver, i cant wait to qualify and hope you will forgive any stupid questions, but better to ask a stupid question than to carry on blind. hope your all...

Hi, I don't want to submit a duplicate post but I would greatly appreciate if a Gas Safety registered plumber could review my post here about a missing flue terminal on a new boiler. http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/central-heating-forum/12188-missing-flue-terminal.html#post76468 I do...

A home buyers survey has indicated that my new Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30Si boiler has part of the flue terminal missing. No changes have been made to the system since it was installed less than a year ago by a Gas Safety registered engineer who issued a gas safety certificate for it then...

Hi All, My Name is Domhnall from Ireland I'm New and I joined the forum for two reasons. 1 is to get assistance from answers given to queries and to throw my sixpence worth in if I can. and 2 to get impartial advice on reliable new condensing boilers.