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    The Welcome Thread: Tilers Community

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    Toilet blocks/pod install advice? Discussion Thread

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    Vaillant ecoTEC 824 - simplest 30kW replacement? Discussion Thread

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    Back boiler not heating downstairs radiator multihead 3 pump Discussion Thread

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    Flat plate close coupled kit Discussion Thread

    Flat plate close coupled kit Discussion Thread Has anyone done a toilet repair on a toilet that has a flat plate closed coupled kit. So there are indentations on the toilet cistern for the bolts to sit no in the metal close couple kit. I did one the flate plate and donut was almost rusted ...
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    Toilet blocks/pods advice wanted? Discussion Thread

    Toilet blocks/pods advice wanted? Discussion Thread Hi folks Do many of you do the type of work above? I wanted some advice on plumbing up a small bank of toilets that will also pick up 3 basins with oversink heaters? I’m clearly over thinking this as usual but I thought ask. Cheers Toilet...
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    Any boiler fault finding apps? Discussion Thread

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    Best LL gas cert app? Discussion Thread

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    Priority domestic hot water PDHW Discussion Thread

    Priority domestic hot water PDHW Discussion Thread Hi everyone, I have a customer who needs a new system boiler, currently has a 22kw which I've roughly calculated as enough heat output for the heating (its a 6 bed victorian terrace house), but this doesn't take the 200l unvented cylinder...
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    Ideal vogue maxc32 efficiency level Discussion Thread

    Ideal vogue maxc32 efficiency level Discussion Thread Had a new ideal vogue max c32 boiler fitted. The programmer has an “efficiency level” button that says it’s around 9-14%. That seems low.”, worried it’s installed incorrectly Anyone have same issue? Ideal vogue maxc32 efficiency level for...
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    UFH specialist in Norwich area Discussion Thread

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    Determining the last radiator in the downstairs radiator run Discussion Thread

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    WAVIN (Hep20) UFH Actuator - is newer model compatible? Discussion Thread

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    New combi choice - manufacturer with the 'best' controls? Discussion Thread

    New combi choice - manufacturer with the 'best' controls? Discussion Thread Hi all. Asking for a friend who is getting a new combi. They'd short-listed the WB Greenstar 4000 and Vaillant ecoTec Plus 832, and asked for my thoughts. I didn't have any, other than to ask what controls they were...
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    Plumbers Talk Facebook Community Group Discussion Thread

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    Meet Women Nearby in Your City Discussion Thread

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    Are Pipe Heaters Safe? Discussion Thread

    Are Pipe Heaters Safe? Discussion Thread I have an ouside garden tap that freezes every winter, while I am away and the heating is down to 10C, despite a protective insulating cover over the tap on the house wall. Is it safe to wrap the pipe (inside the outer house wall) with a pipe heater wire...
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    Mains Cold Water Supply - Think I had a cowboy plumber at my house ! Discussion Thread

    Mains Cold Water Supply - Think I had a cowboy plumber at my house ! Discussion Thread Hi Guys, I have had various plumbing issues in my house after having a few plumbers in and I cant seem to find one who knows what they are doing or how to fix issues so I have decided to investigate them...
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    Downstairs Bathroom - Sewage smell Discussion Thread

    Downstairs Bathroom - Sewage smell Discussion Thread Hello, We have had a bad sewage smell coming from the downstairs toilet for the last few years. We had a new suite put in back in 2019 which didn't resolve the issue. The smell seems to be coming from the sink side of the room. I have...
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    Choice of pipe for hot water secondary/recirculating system Discussion Thread

    Choice of pipe for hot water secondary/recirculating system Discussion Thread What plastic based / barrier pipe can you use in a hot water secondary/recirculating system. I note Hep20 and Polypipe make it clear in their specs it must not be used. Other than copper what do you use. Choice of...

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