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About "Trusted Advisor" / "Esteemed" tags Discussion Thread

About "Trusted Advisor" / "Esteemed" tags Discussion Thread

I know a while ago that there was an issue with regards to some members who fell into certain criteria (what year they registered for eg) that meant when we removed the Trusted Advisor tag and moved towards the Esteemed automated version, we may have not rewarded some of the incredibly brilliant plumbers who spent a fair bunch of hours on here between them all.

So I'd like to right that wrong.

Can I reach out and ask if...
 

Would one radiator in this space be enough for 6.5 x 3.8m room? Discussion Thread

Would one radiator in this space be enough for 6.5 x 3.8m room? Discussion Thread

Hi all!

So I've got a 6.5m x 3.8m front room, it's an extension incorporating half of the original living room. I've worked out the BTUs needed but my question is will one rad in this space be enough? Putting two in at half the BTUs each will be a awkward mission but I'm a little apprehensive about only have one in there! Will one be adequate in this type of space? There will also be a wood burner...
 

Boiler problem Discussion Thread

Boiler problem Discussion Thread

I have a condensing boiler in my kitchen and every time I pour waste water down the sink there’s a gurgling noise at the boiler. I do know that the overflow from the boiler runs into my soil pipe and I have checked both waste pipe work and outside soil pipe work at the manhole everything is clear! I would just like to know could this cause problems with my boiler in the future? Any advice appreciate
Many thanks
Anthony

Boiler problem for the...
 

Dual fuel towel rail heating element Discussion Thread

Dual fuel towel rail heating element Discussion Thread

The instructions with the new dual fuel towel rail we've had installed are in very bad English and, anyway, are pretty short!
Any chance of a couple of quick questions?
1. Do we have turn down the central heating control on the radiator when the electric element is on? Obviously, we wouldn't choose to run the central heating AND have the electric element on but mistakes can happen - is it dangerous?
2. Does anyone have better...
 

There is still a bit more to be worked on Discussion Thread

There is still a bit more to be worked on Discussion Thread

I'm still struggling to finalise on the actual forums and categories. Trying to branch out a bit too with the bathroom fitters forums. Will see what that brings over the next 12 months, if it doesn't work it doesn't work and I'll pull it.

But i'm hoping it brings a few more regulars to the forum in general.

So the forums might move around a little bit.

Oh and the menu system is abysmal. In fact I'll get that done next...
 

Plumbers Talk Categories - Why they're useful Discussion Thread

Plumbers Talk Categories - Why they're useful Discussion Thread

The following links take you to the forum categories we have on Plumbers Talk. They're the same as clicking on the orange category links on the actual forum homepage. Usually they just contain the forums that they have in them, so it's the same information as on the homepage.

So I thought I'd make them useful.

They now contain some widgets of information, the top viewed threads or top trending threads from over the...
 

Plumbers Forums News and Updates Forum is Back Discussion Thread

Long right angled screwdriver Discussion Thread

Long right angled screwdriver Discussion Thread

Hello,
I want to tighten a screw at the back of a radiator. Instead of removing the radiator, I thought it would be better to use a ratchet screwdriver or a right angle screwdriver. However the screw is at 20 cm depth. I would appreciate any advice from you on the best tool to use to tighten the screw instead of removing the radiator as i can't find as long right angled screwdriver / ratchet screwdriver. Thank you.

Thank you.

Long...
 

Old cistern/syphon advice? Discussion Thread

Old cistern/syphon advice? Discussion Thread

Hi guys

I’ve tried to help out an old neighbour tonight with his toilet (low level cistern) as it had stopped flushing.

On inspection it was the diaphragm had split so I’d managed to get a new one, brilliant.

Problem is though, the existing syphon didn’t have a washer between the syphon and cistern??? Not even silicon or paste to be seen. 40 years this has been like it and I’ve never worked on a toilet without a washer. Plus, the flush...
 

Heating oil tank (plastic) has rusty coloured layer on bottom... Discussion Thread

Taps: quality tiers? Discussion Thread

Taps: quality tiers? Discussion Thread

Hello, I've tried searching using Bristan, Grohe, Vado etc & get no results at all - I don't understand that!
Anyway, is there an existing post, or would anyone be kind enough to proffer their opinion on tap quality. As I see it, there are two parameters - quality/thickness of chrome plating and quality of engineering/innards. I'd expect a decent brand to have both at a reasonable level.

I'm probably interested in middle-higher middle quality...
 

UFH and zone valves help? Discussion Thread

UFH and zone valves help? Discussion Thread

Hi all
Got an existing combi with 3rd party controls.
There is a towel rail zone with 2 port valve and UFH manifold with 4 actuators and a 2 port valve.
They are having an extension with another UFH manifold with 3 actuators, would this need a 3rd 2 port or just use the same as the other UFH?

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Why this site does not respect not receiving email option? Discussion Thread

Why this site does not respect not receiving email option? Discussion Thread

I had a topic before related to this, even though my options are set to not to receive emails I still get them.

A few days ago I got: On Facebook - Please help us grow our FB profiles
Today got: PlumbersTalk.net - The New Domain for UKPF / PlumbersForums.net

If the domain is changed just redirect old one to new, no need to email ignoring the people's options.
I have no idea why I got the Facebook...
 

Manual pump to suck air bubbles out of tap? Discussion Thread

Manual pump to suck air bubbles out of tap? Discussion Thread

Having airlock problems with our hot tap: when is is running we hear bubbling and sometimes it stops completely. We can get it running again by running the cold tap fast at the same time. We are not on the mains. Our plumber used a wet and dry vacuum cleaner to pull water through once, is there a less expensive device I can use to get the air out? Thanks...

Manual pump to suck air bubbles out of tap? for the original...
 

PlumbersForums.net has changed to PlumbersTalk.net Discussion Thread

PlumbersForums.net has changed to PlumbersTalk.net Discussion Thread

It's still all the same, all logins and details work the same, all links in emails should forward you to the new domain.

If you spot any images or links not working then please click report post on the post with the issue. If it's not contained within a post then please link me to it by replying to this thread.

Thanks for you help.

Any questions?

PlumbersForums.net has changed to PlumbersTalk.net for the...
 

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