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Egass13 · 07-03-2014 2:20pm

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Was chatting to another "plumber" the other day and I asked what inhibitor he uses. The reply.... " I don't use that stuff, I add some kerosene to the water when I'm filling "

ðŸ˜³And what was his reasoning behind that?

Wearb · 07-03-2014 2:21pm

Egass13 wrote: »

ðŸ˜³And what was his reasoning behind that?

To stop people smoking near the automatic air vent :eek:

Dtp1979 · 07-03-2014 2:22pm

Egass13 wrote: »

ðŸ˜³And what was his reasoning behind that?

It's beyond me. My eyes kinda glazed over when the word kerosene was mentioned. He was on about it improving heat transfer

Dtp1979 · 07-03-2014 2:23pm

Think I'll ring fernox and sell them the idea

Egass13 · 07-03-2014 2:24pm

Wearb wrote: »

To stop people smoking near the automatic air vent :eek:

Crazy people , he'd be better putting nothing in , like a fella I new used to keep an empty bottle and fill it with Ribena , then pour it in on front of the customer while bull****tng them about it's benefits

jimf · 07-03-2014 2:28pm

Egass13 wrote: »

Crazy people , he'd be better putting nothing in , like a fella I new used to keep an empty bottle and fill it with Ribena , then pour it in on front of the customer while bull****tng them about it's benefits

totally disagree egass the extra vitamins would surely make the water circulate faster around the system :P:P

Wearb · 07-03-2014 2:31pm

Egass13 wrote: »

Crazy people , he'd be better putting nothing in , like a fella I new used to keep an empty bottle and fill it with Ribena , then pour it in on front of the customer while bull****tng them about it's benefits

I know a man that used to work with a tarmacadam layer. Used to get a watering can and almost fill it with water and then a little milk; told the customer it was special everlasting weed-killer and to keep cats and dogs in for 10 hours :rolleyes:

Dtp1979 · 07-03-2014 2:34pm

jimf wrote: »

totally disagree egass the extra vitamins would surely make the water circulate faster around the system :P:P

Plus there's no added sugar

Egass13 · 07-03-2014 2:36pm

Wearb wrote: »

I know a man that used to work with a tarmacadam layer. Used to get a watering can and almost fill it with water and then a little milk; told the customer it was special everlasting weed-killer and to keep cats and dogs in for 10 hours :rolleyes:

Ye almost have to admire chancers like that sometimes , just for having the balls to try it

Egass13 · 07-03-2014 2:37pm

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Plus there's no added sugar

A healthy system is a happy system !

corkgsxr · 07-03-2014 3:40pm

Egass13 wrote: »

Crazy people , he'd be better putting nothing in , like a fella I new used to keep an empty bottle and fill it with Ribena , then pour it in on front of the customer while bull****tng them about it's benefits

Makes the water taste nice. Handy for when your changing a valve or aav/ prv on a live system

scudo2 · 07-03-2014 4:06pm

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Was chatting to another "plumber" the other day and I asked what inhibitor he uses. The reply.... " I don't use that stuff, I add some kerosene to the water when I'm filling "

So ?

Oil filled radiators are better according to the ESB.

Irish Steve · 07-03-2014 6:25pm

Now.............. why can't we have ribena flavoured oil? It would make sucking the air out of the line soooooo much nicer

spireland32 · 07-03-2014 9:55pm

6 zones underfloor heating, with the stats fitted in the cylinder press along with the manifold! Donkeys

K.Flyer · 07-03-2014 10:06pm

spireland32 wrote: »

6 zones underfloor heating, with the stats fitted in the cylinder press along with the manifold! Donkeys

And all set at the same temp.. may as well of put one light switch controlling the lot.

gctest50 · 07-03-2014 10:16pm

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Was chatting to another "plumber" the other day and I asked what inhibitor he uses. The reply.... " I don't use that stuff, I add some kerosene to the water when I'm filling "

some "version" of the school science experiment with nails and water and oil maybe ?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/chemistry/metals/corrosion/revision/1/

JohnnieK · 07-03-2014 10:24pm

spireland32 wrote: »

6 zones underfloor heating, with the stats fitted in the cylinder press along with the manifold! Donkeys

Priceless

Dtp1979 · 07-03-2014 10:31pm

spireland32 wrote: »

6 zones underfloor heating, with the stats fitted in the cylinder press along with the manifold! Donkeys

Stop, take it away, it's hurting my eyes

07-03-2014 10:55pm

spireland32 wrote: »

6 zones underfloor heating, with the stats fitted in the cylinder press along with the manifold! Donkeys

What I hate about stupidity like that is someone has to come in after the fact and calmly explain to the customer why their new expensive heating system is a steaming pile of cack while the donkeys disappear in to the night with pockets full of cash.

corkgsxr · 08-03-2014 12:34am

Hi leave me give you a elaborate and confusing explanation how to use your system that leaves you utterly mind****ed while I run away giggling

Btw its all about cats vs area vs sleepy time x time used = robbed

scudo2 · 08-03-2014 12:52am

corkgsxr wrote: »

Hi leave me give you a elaborate and confusing explanation how to use your system that leaves you utterly mind****ed while I run away giggling

Btw its all about cats vs area vs sleepy time x time used = robbed

U Eating any doggy mushrooms lately ?

corkgsxr · 08-03-2014 1:10am

scudo2 wrote: »

U Eating any doggy mushrooms lately ?

No no. Wine nd pizza and wine and rum.

jimf · 08-03-2014 1:11am

corkgsxr wrote: »

No no. Wine nd pizza and wine and rum.

bit late for the mixed grill :eek:

Nate--IRL-- · 08-03-2014 4:46am

Most entertaining thread in ages

Nate

scudo2 · 12-03-2014 12:37pm

I was in B&Q today.
What a beautiful and comprehensive range of GAS valves, hoses, regulators, multi bottle connectors Nat gas and LPG fittings + a handy DIY book.
Automatic self service till on the way out so no annoying questions !!!

WTF + OMG in one.

DGOBS · 12-03-2014 12:45pm

Was the DIY book on gas?

scudo2 · 12-03-2014 2:05pm

DGOBS wrote: »

Was the DIY book on gas?

I didn't actually check it but I will in the next day or two when I'm passing. It was my first time in the plumbing section as I was stuck for a fittings in the area.

Only afterwoods I realised the gas range they had available to the public !

EDIT: SEE LATER POST

Wearb · 12-03-2014 2:15pm

scudo2 wrote: »

I was in B&Q today.
What a beautiful and comprehensive range of GAS valves, hoses, regulators, multi bottle connectors Nat gas and LPG fittings + a handy DIY book.
Automatic self service till on the way out so no annoying questions !!!

WTF + OMG in one.

B&Q’s over 60’s, 10% Discount every Wednesday, every week, every B&Q store.

:D:D:D

scudo2 · 12-03-2014 6:42pm

DGOBS wrote: »

Was the DIY book on gas?

I went back to check.

DIY Books were on plumbing (sorry)

BUT:
BUT:
ALL regulators came with fitting instructions ! and said check with a soapy solution for leaks.
No other recommended safety advice !
No mention of RGI or law or standards.

It even shows a picture of a gas hob with a small cylinder next to it. But fair play to the lable by " easy gas" from easiplumb.ie it does say if cylinder is going to be outdoors, it should be sheltered.
That's about the extent of any safety guideline.

" If you can do it........B&Q.........it "

scudo2 · 12-03-2014 10:43pm

This worked for 8 years !!

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jimf · 12-03-2014 10:47pm

scudo2 wrote: »

This worked for 8 years !!
04122008106.jpg

no frost stat I presume

scudo2 · 12-03-2014 10:49pm

jimf wrote: »

no frost stat I presume

Only a lucky horse shoe.

Wearb · 12-03-2014 11:01pm

Who needs a proper boiler house or enclosure when you have a lucky horse shoe.
I hope the bait box prevented it being full of mice sh1t. OH I hate those ones.

I see the electrical connector outside too. Makes you wonder if its wired through the rcd.

jimf · 12-03-2014 11:04pm

Wearb wrote: »

Who needs a proper boiler house or enclosure when you have a lucky horse shoe.
I hope the bait box prevented it being full of mice sh1t. OH I hate those ones.

I see the electrical connector outside too. Makes you wonder if its wired through the rcd.

never worry about mouse siht I had a big fat juicy rat scamper out of a heatpack before xmas when I removed the cover

Dtp1979 · 12-03-2014 11:39pm

jimf wrote: »

never worry about mouse siht I had a big fat juicy rat scamper out of a heatpack before xmas when I removed the cover

My biggest fear!

scudo2 · 12-03-2014 11:39pm

jimf wrote: »

never worry about mouse siht I had a big fat juicy rat scamper out of a heatpack before xmas when I removed the cover

Rats are nocturnal and so sleep during the day = been aggressive when woken.

Boiler in my previous post was still
working even with electric connector outside. Boiler was a lump of rust. 4 nuts solid.
Burner was perfect.
Somebody must have sprayed flexy pipe with 3in1 as it was rust free.

Customer thought it was an outdoor boiler, thought the plumber did a good professional careing job putting on extra insulation. Serious.

ps. it was a fine big expensive house.

Dtp1979 · 12-03-2014 11:40pm

scudo2 wrote: »

This worked for 8 years !!
04122008106.jpg

It's ok scudo. I know it says IP44 on the box but it's actually IP65 so it's grand for outside

jimf · 12-03-2014 11:53pm

scudo2 wrote: »

Rats are nocturnal and so sleep during the day = been aggressive when woken.

Boiler in my previous post was still
working even with electric connector outside. Boiler was a lump of rust. 4 nuts solid.
Burner was perfect.
Somebody must have sprayed flexy pipe with 3in1 as it was rust free.

Customer thought it was an outdoor boiler, thought the plumber did a good professional careing job putting on extra insulation. Serious.

ps. it was a fine big expensive house.

nocturnal in my hole said the rat :cool:

jimf · 13-03-2014 12:03am

Dtp1979 wrote: »

My biggest fear!

after ive been at a boiler where I see signs of rats its straight home hit the shower and all the clothes are in the washing machine

you just cant be too careful

Billy Bunting · 13-03-2014 12:04am

Wearb wrote: »

B&Q’s over 60’s, 10% Discount every Wednesday, every week, every B&Q store. :D:D:D

Woodies do the over 60's day also Scudo so you'll be fine, better quality and your money stays in Ireland longer.

jimf · 13-03-2014 12:11am

Billy Bunting wrote: »

Woodies do the over 60's day also Scudo so you'll be fine, better quality and your money stays in Ireland longer.

hope were all invited to the retirement party believe its been held in the inchydoney house hotel

scudo2 · 13-03-2014 12:12am

Billy Bunting wrote: »

Woodies do the over 60's day also Scudo so you'll be fine, better quality and your money stays in Ireland longer.

WTF

Where the feck did all ye think I'm over 60 ? Give me yer address so I can send on 20cents so ye can call me in 13 years with your special offers !

OMG. 12.3 years, that's scary !
Thanks IDT

jimf · 13-03-2014 12:15am

scudo2 wrote: »

WTF

Where the feck did all ye think I'm over 60 ? Give me yer address so I can send on 20cents so ye can call me in 13 years with your special offers !

OMG. 12.3 years, that's scary !
Thanks IDT

we didn't scudo but at least we found out your age :P

sorry to say but you wont catch up to me :eek:

Dtp1979 · 13-03-2014 12:27am

jimf wrote: »

we didn't scudo but at least we found out your age :P

sorry to say but you wont catch up to me :eek:

What age are you jim? I always figured you were mid 30's

scudo2 · 13-03-2014 12:28am

jimf wrote: »

we didn't scudo but at least we found out your age :P

sorry to say but you wont catch up to me :eek:

Off topic.
Back to WTF photos and stories pz

Before we are retired by somebody with a name in BIG letters.!

jimf · 13-03-2014 12:31am

Dtp1979 wrote: »

What age are you jim? I always figured you were mid 30's

21 + 33 years experience next week so i may be the elder lemon around here

anthonyos · 13-03-2014 12:32am

Just a quick question for scudo how do you manage to keep up with the new boiler technology when your getting on in your years it must be hard on the oldr lads

Dtp1979 · 13-03-2014 12:35am

jimf wrote: »

21 + 33 years experience next week so i may be the elder lemon around here

Jaaaayyyyuuussss

scudo2 · 13-03-2014 12:36am

anthonyos wrote: »

Just a quick question for scudo how do you manage to keep up with the new boiler technology when your getting on in your years it must be hard on the oldr lads

Last year I suggested that boards should also have an "Un thank" button !

jimf · 13-03-2014 12:37am

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Jaaaayyyyuuussss

jaysus would have done u just made me feel 90

:D only jokin

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