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Design consultancy
I’ve been reading through a few threads on here. For larger installs it often seems to be quoted that a design engineer would be required. Thus seems a little alien to me, I’d expect a spark to be...
View ArticleAdvice sought on business expectations
Hi guys i'm self employed plumber in the north east i'm looking to grow my business and just wanted some idea of realistic numbers in reagrds to boiler installers and swaps per month, i currently do...
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Replacing DHW primary circulating pump
Hi everyone I have a dead pump on my DHW This monster pushes water around the heating coil of s 210 litre unvented cylinder. That's all It used to be 2 cylinders, and will be again at some point (I...
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Commercial help
Hi I am a gas safe domestic installer and am looking to move to New Zealand. As part of this they expect me to complete a theory paper on commercial package burners of which I haven’t got a clue!. Can...
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Shower thermostatic mixer tap issues
Good morning everyone I’m having issues with my thermostatic mixer on my shower, I want to strip it down and clean it up inside but I can’t seem to get in to it, I’m guessing the ceramic cover should...
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Plant room insulation people
as the thread is. Is there anyone on here that can do some insulation on a very small plant room. Just the kooltherm stuff. Or does anybody and numbers of people. I would like to keep it within the...
View ArticleLooking for commercial engineer nuneaton
Can anybody recommend a commercial gas engineer for a job in Nuneaton. A friend of mine needs a new warm air heater in a warehouse.
View ArticleRe-sit time, 5 years flew by, any recommendations
Well my Non domestic ticket runs out in December, just been looking around for local companies in chesterfield area, not many and one demands i do the catering as a pre-requisite (no chance), lol Can...
View ArticleSteps for going self-employed
Hello, I currently work at a factory as an assistant engineer/ water manager, I am thinking of start working part-time as self-employed and if I see that I can build a reputation then I'll quit from...
View ArticleSupports for sectional cold water storage tanks
Ive been asked to replace some supports inside cold water storage tanks in a build building due to the existing ones being a Legionella risk. At the moment, hollow PVC-u pipe is used, does anyone know...
View ArticleHotel plumbing design
Out of curiosity, how are hot and cold water systems designed for places like a hotel or gym with multiple bathrooms? I always find these places have water gushing out of taps and you never have to...
View ArticlePump for unvented discharge pipe
Hi Can anyone recommend a compact pump that could take the water from an unvented cylinders discharge pipe? I’ve got one that needs to go in a basement but there isn’t a great deal of room to locate...
View Article54mm zone valve and auto bypass
I need to fit a zone valve to some 54mm copper heating pipework, I also need to fit an auto bypass. Can anyone recommend a brand to use? Also the best place to buy for the cheapest price etc. I dont do...
View ArticleUp1a testing advice
I have a query regarding tightness testing to UP1a. Should the regulator be bypassed whilst testing an existing installation? Section 5.7.1 says by pass components but i am being told that does NOT...
View ArticleBMS Controllable Commercial Boiler with High Modulation Ratio
Hi all, hope everyone is keeping well. I was wondering if anyone can help me work out the best boiler to cover this: - 1.) Modulation ratio of 9:1 or higher. 2.) BMS controlled modulation via 0-10v...
View ArticleCommercial Boiler Install Minimum Efficiencies
Hi all, my employer took on a new build property which was built for them last year. There are 4x 480KW Ideal condensing boilers installed to serve a district heating network serving approx. 560...
View ArticleWhat is the requirement for the control of the gas supply in a commercial...
Hi, I'm a sparky. We are installing a couple of standard S plan control systems for a couple of new domestic sized system boilers in a residential care home. We also look after the fire alarm here. The...
View ArticleTrouble with single pipe system
Hi Everyone, I’m new to this site so not quite sure how it all works or if this is even in the right place but here goes. I live in a large property that used to be one of the training centers for...
View ArticleCorrect way to measure fitting allowance and angled fitting offset
Hello, running pipe isn’t a standard part of my day to day as a power generation engineer but occasionally install inch fuel pipe for fuel delivery systems. I am now about to take on a more in dept...
View ArticleAdvice about commercial gas
Hey sorry if this is a silly question but can you go straight into a commercial gas course with out doing domestic gas?
View ArticleEstimated size calorifier
Hi, what estimated size calorifier would be needed for a 5200 square meter college building.
View ArticleWhy would a pressure relief valve fail like this ?
Hello im a new member and hoping for some experienced advise Im a plumber with 12 years experianced and have recently started working in a super luxury 35 story tower block in london all very expensive...
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Industrial Unit Water Boiler Reccomendation
Hi All, looking at getting a water boiler for our brewery and brewery taproom, we don't need central heating just need hot water for a small amount of cleaning in the brewery, bar and pizza kitchen....
View ArticleCan I have water supply run to various areas of my manufacturing building...
Hello all. I lease an industrial space in the United States, in which I will be doing manufacturing of ceramic, pottery type items. The space is zoned for manufacturing and the applicable plumbing code...
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