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    Have you ever / would you ever; Work for a Plumbing Supplier / Plumbing Wholesaler Discussion Thread

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    Heat Group Magnaclean copy. Parts of it are excellent. Discussion Thread

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    Pan connector to soil, not sure what needed Discussion Thread

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    S-traps self Syphoning Discussion Thread

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    Megaflo UVC - Very Loud Noise When Hot Tap Opened Discussion Thread

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    Isolation valve with double check valve Discussion Thread

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    Viva full valve double check valve Discussion Thread

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    PRV with Gauge Question Discussion Thread

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    Washing machine drain hose. Discussion Thread

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    Re Condensing boiler Discussion Thread

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    Shower elbow wall plate. Discussion Thread

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    Releasing pressure in pipwork Discussion Thread

    Releasing pressure in pipwork Discussion Thread Hi I know that this may seem like a daft question, but here goes. Is it possible to release pressure in pipe work. Let me expand. I've been undertaking some changes to the pipework in out ground floor kitchen. The pipework had been completed using...

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