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Hi everyone, I’m after some advice. I would like to make the move into gas and heating engineering. Currently I’m looking at the routes available and think that going through a training centre would be most suitable for me. Some background: I’m a junior structural engineer and have spent...

Hi all, I’m currently 28 years old I currently work two jobs Special needs teaching assistant and support worker (not valued) have no experience within the plumbing industry. But this is a career I want to do, any guidance or advice? Thanks!

Okay so I went and purchased this nice Grohe Bau Curve Kitchen Mono Mixer Tap and I knew it came with 6mm bore flexi tails which was fine because I thought I'll just change them with 8mm bore flexi tails that I purchased at the same time. When I tried to undo the preinstalled flexi tails from...

I have a towel rail style radiator in the bathroom with straight through taps. I have noticed tonight one of the valves has started dripping. I can sort some new valves but the other valve that isn't leaking appears to be stuck open. How do I best drain the radiator to change the valves given...

Hi there. I installed this concealed 4 way shower diverter and thermostatic valve in the early 2000s. I think it was an Ultra Helix from memory. The diverter (top) is leaking and needs replacing (or just the ceramic and seals). I cant for the life if me remember how I get the face plate off...

Hi All Thames Water recently came to fit an outside water meter and since then I have had two 1901 bristan shower cartridge/ valves dripping . Is it possible this was the cause ? When I did up the house I had a 25mm MDPE main water pipe fitted between the external stopcock to a new internal...

Hello All I need to change a leaking pipe and seal to a toilet bowl, it has been quietly dripping soaking the floor tiles and carpet . It has heavily limescaled up. Do you think the screw fix part will fit by any chance and what do you think is the best sealant? Thanks a lot for your help and...

Looking for a Heating Engineer in Westbury, Wiltshire (BA13) to change a Radiator valve in our kitchen. It was leaking, have tightened but it is not sitting correctly against the pipe. Also to check as now getting lots of 'gas' in the system

Hi, New person here looking for some advice. Was wondering if someone could advise me if a elbow wall shower bit connected to a hose seperate shower head can be changed to a all in one hand shower (for example Mondella WELS 3 Star 9L/Min Chrome Concerto Function Hand Shower Sets)? This is the...

Anyone know how I change the times on these?

Hi, We currently have a two zone central heating system with a Danfoss TP5000(s?) for each zone. Unfortunately the upstairs programmer/thermostat is in the master bedroom which stays warm but the other bedrooms are much colder ~3-4c which means our kids rooms can drop below 16c at night. Is...

I do not know how to open the cartridge place. I need to change my Kitchen Mixer Tap Dual Spout with Pull Out Spray cartridge. It is like Rangemaster Aquatrend Spring Kitchen Mixer Tap with Pull Out Spout...

Hi all , i have got to change my emmersion heater and was looking for some advice on what jointing to use please . Howy

Hi all. I'm looking to fit a new shower in my bathroom. Can anyone advise as to whether I can use any of today's modern showers without having to change my plumbing based on the attached photos? Many Thanks David

I currently have a 28mm Honeywell 3 port valve that works, most of the time, occasional blip by ball sticking or staying mid position or whatever. I have a pair of 28mm Honeywell 2 port valves and have contemplated for a while ditching the 3 port and fitting these. This obviously entails some...

Hello I'm wanting to replace an old danfoss thermostat with a newer RTSI the danfoss has a live wire link to com. Can I just take that out with the new thermostat? See pics. First two pics are the old danfoss last pic is the new Drayton.

Hi, we are building a new bathroom and have been advised by our plumber that it’s impossible to change the orientation of the toilet because there isn’t enough fall from the toilet to the soil stack. We are just surprised that it can be impossible to change the toilet position and want some...

Hi, I'm currently working as a fire and security install engineer, primary working on construction sites for commercial places in London. I'm thinking of getting my Level 2 NVQ plumbing but hoping to stay on construction sites installing the plumbing...is this generally a thing that can be...

Hi, I'm 45years old and looking for a career change. Looking at part time college course from September and specifically the City and guilds level 2 plumbing. Can I work as a domestic plumber with this and gain employment on a half decent salary or as plumbers mate even? Thanks Freddie

Hi all, I need to replace this valve as it's dripping even when turned off so presume its old and worn out. How do I isolate the water supply to it? When I open it slightly water comes out a lot so if I take the valve off completely to replace it do I just need to quickly get the new one on and...