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Post by dickpuller on Jan 2, 2019 8:07:27 GMT
Mate, you can learn to Plaster in half an hour. It’s a semi-skilled job for morons😂😂😂😂😂 That Bisby is a complete twat!! Jack of all trades & master of none, failed Plumber speaks volumes, he didn’t have the brains for Plumbing!! Anyone can join some pipe but as with anything, the devil is in the detail. There is a difference between doing something and doing it well, for example there is no skill in connecting a flexi but a good plumber would know where you should and shouldn`t use them and the reasons and regulations behind them... Monoblocs are allowed to come with and be fitted with flexis because they are wras approved/kitemarked meaning they have been tested to ensure the rubber surface is smooth to inhibit the formation of a bio film, and also that they are of a material which does not leach toxins or chemicals/nutrients that will promote microbial life. Washing machine hoses don't supply potable water so don't have the same regulation. FFS!! He can Dollop plaster everywhere & an expert in everything, amazing!!! Mind you, he’s shite on spanners😂😂😂 |
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Post by woodbine66 on Jan 5, 2019 19:01:07 GMT
This was one of them jobs where everything is against you, needed 2 hosepipes to get outside, white carpets everywhere, extra dust sheets, drain off seized, severe air locks when refilling.👹 You know ,either to walk away ,or go large on price , so if you get the job at decent price, sleeves up time💪
Had one of those the other day. Had to change an aav on the primaries where they enter side of hw cylinder. Thought just quick bung of the F&E, remove old aav, fit new one. For some reason, vacuum wouldn't hold for love nor money. Soon as I started loosening old aav, water was flowing out.
So, plan B. Drain down to just below level off aav and swap. Drained some water out drain off, then found it wouldn't seal. Had to let all the water out to change washer in drain off. Luckily it was an old house with drain off under a trap in downstairs floor and only earth below to soak up some of the spillage. Then refill and almost couple of hours sorting out the air locks. It was a big house with lots of rads. Customer had only recently added some bottles of inhibitor to system, so wasn't too happy that it was all drained away.
Fecking plumbing! 
Talking of my problems with pulling a vacuum on this system. The aav I fitted eventually was a Flamco Flexvent. Do others use these? Brilliant bit of kit. They're narrower than standard bottle vents so should fit in most spaces. Only a couple of pounds more expensive than standard ones, but several other big advantages - see vid. I don't fit anything else now.
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Post by battle1066 on Jan 6, 2019 13:53:01 GMT
Had one of those the other day. Had to change an aav on the primaries where they enter side of hw cylinder. Thought just quick bung of the F&E, remove old aav, fit new one. For some reason, vacuum wouldn't hold for love nor money. Soon as I started loosening old aav, water was flowing out.
So, plan B. Drain down to just below level off aav and swap. Drained some water out drain off, then found it wouldn't seal. Had to let all the water out to change washer in drain off. Luckily it was an old house with drain off under a trap in downstairs floor and only earth below to soak up some of the spillage. Then refill and almost couple of hours sorting out the air locks. It was a big house with lots of rads. Customer had only recently added some bottles of inhibitor to system, so wasn't too happy that it was all drained away.
Fecking plumbing!
Talking of my problems with pulling a vacuum on this system. The aav I fitted eventually was a Flamco Flexvent. Do others use these? Brilliant bit of kit. They're narrower than standard bottle vents so should fit in most spaces. Only a couple of pounds more expensive than standard ones, but several other big advantages - see vid. I don't fit anything else now.
Well I've seen plenty damage which could of been avoided if one of those vents had of been installed so worth a try.  |
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Post by woodbine66 on Jan 6, 2019 14:07:21 GMT
Talking of my problems with pulling a vacuum on this system. The aav I fitted eventually was a Flamco Flexvent. Do others use these? Brilliant bit of kit. They're narrower than standard bottle vents so should fit in most spaces. Only a couple of pounds more expensive than standard ones, but several other big advantages - see vid. I don't fit anything else now.
Well I've seen plenty damage which could of been avoided if one of those vents had of been installed so worth a try. 
I like the fact that the Flamco is always venting whether the cap is loosened or tightened down. Loosened it means it vents quicker for refilling the system. Tightened it still vents the system and discharges any air in system when system is in use. On standard aavs tightening the cap seals them off - stopping them venting and defeating the point of having an aav. I understand why people do this, because they are worried about the aav failing and leaking. With the Flamco one, you've got the best of both worlds - permanently venting, but with the fibre washers in the cap to seal it if the valve fails and passes water.
Christ! I'm becoming an aav bore. 
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