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Hi all after having two faulty Salus wireless stats I have changed to a nest now . I am looking for a guide price to have it fitted by a local engineer around the Leicester area . I am 5 mins from junc 21 of the M1. many thanks

The mother in law used British Gas to install her Worcester Greenstar 12 Ri boiler back in 2007!!! She also has a service contract with them at £38 a month!!!!! 3 years ago the 3 port valve was replaced. Each year it still stops working. So she calls them out and they say it's all working again...

Hi guys looking for some help and advice. Not sure if this is within the forum rules or the right place to be asking but I have recently qualified as an NVQ Level 2 Plumber and plan on doing my Gas training next. What I would like to know is, what websites is best to look on when seeking...

Hi, I am having my one pipe system replaced with a two pipe. The Oil boiler is only 2 years old though so that is staying. Do I need an OFTEC registered plumber or doesn't it matter? Thanks

Having a brain fade moment guys - is it an actual requirement to have an isolation valve for individual gas appliances, or just good practice? I'm certain it's a requirement but I can't find evidence to back it up. Someone is arguing that If the ECV is within easy reach it's just good practice...

How much would most people charge to fit a washing machine. Just to connect one up after an old one had been removed?

I am G3 registered and have repaired loads of UVDHW cylinders but, until now, have not installed one. I am in the middle of replacing a UVDHW cylinder with a new one as the old one was faulty. I would like to know if I have to inform anyone that I have done so and, if I do, whom do I inform...

Just after recommendations on places to get unistrut, studding and associated fixings from. On the rare occasion I've needed before I've gone to direct channel and they've been spot on but starting to do more of it and looking for options. Cheers

There is a lady just round the corner who runs an amazing animal charity rescuing dogs, horses, cats well any animals really. But she is after a few baths to keep the hay out the mud over the winter, ideally 3. If anyone locally is ripping one out over the next couple of weeks could you maybe...

Am just about to go out on my own self employed. Will be carrying out gas and central heating work. I was wondering where the best results can be gained from advertising. Have enquired with yell.com and looked at the prices with checkatrade. Neither are particularly cheap but I suppose as...

So I get a quote on a 1600-700 bath, all the bits for the swap and a new bar mixer "yes it's all in stock tom I'll reserve that for you" this is on Monday, went in today to collect and its errrrrr sorry tom, we LOST THE BATH!!!!!!!!!! HOW CAN YOU LOSE A FING BATH????? Oh we will try and get one...

Hi all, just getting to know the place. Can anyone advise me on how to measure the part on a radiator where the lock shield fits please (I think that's what it's called as its the opposite end to the thermostat)? We've had some decorating done and afterwards noticed the old Crestalux cap was...

I have an Albion MD16 copper hot water cylinder with a pin hole leak at the base. This in a vented, indirect system, with approx 8 metre water head. The cylinder has 10 mm insulation, and is 910 mm tall. I wonder if its dimensions are Imperial. I doubt like-for-like replacement is possible. I...

Has anybody ordered anything from them at all? Just wondered what the quality of it's like?

I started using plumbfix as is next door to my gym that I go to every morning so it's dead handy "you get a discount on all plumbing stuff" what a load of pony!!!!!! Fittings and pipe yes! Every set of taps I have got from them NO shower mixer last week NO final straw rang to check availability...

Hi All, I am looking to do away with a horrible looking Gully/Drain outside my side door (actually used as the front door). The kitchen sink waste pipe comes out through the wall just above the gully/drain and I am hoping, I can just extend the pipework around the wall and do a cut in on the...

I was just wondering where everyone else buys boiler spares, which suppliers are best for prices and for stock

If you don't mind me asking Where do you all advertise just looking for some ideas I'm going to get my van signwriten And use the internet And flyer drop the areas I'm working in What do you find works best for you? Thanks

Hey people just wondering if anyone could give me tips on generating work for a guy I work for. I've just passed my level 2 and currently on my level 3, now I'm planning on either going for my OFTEC or my Gas Safe. Recently we've hit a dry spell with plumbing work so I want to be able to pull...

Hello. I am not a plumber. I am tenant my oil boiler hasnt seen a plumber in 3 years and hasnt had the flue cleaned in since I moved in four years ago. My landlord is a local letting agent that rents out quite a large amount of properties in the county. He doesnt shedule any form of...