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| Introduction |
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The ten most common plumbing problems |
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1 The plumbing in your home |
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Incoming cold water supply |
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Cold supply inside the dwelling |
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The toilet-flushing cistern |
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Water softeners and water conditioners |
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The above-ground drainage system |
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The below-ground drainage system |
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The equipotential earth bond |
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Flues and ventilation for gas- and oil-burning appliances |
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Hot water storage systems |
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Direct systems of hot water supply |
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Indirect systems of hot water supply |
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Instantaneous systems of hot water supply |
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Choosing anew domestic hot water supply |
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3 Domestic central heating |
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Types of central heating system |
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Central heating using radiators |
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Radiators and heat emitters |
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Protecting heating systems |
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4 Emergencies and contingency work 1 |
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Turning off the water supply |
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Draining down the water supply |
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Draining down the central heating |
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Water leaking from the body of a tap |
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Lack of water flow from a tap |
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Water continuously discharges into the pan |
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Toilet or storage cistern overflowing |
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Toilet leaking when flushed |
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5 Emergencies and contingency work 2 |
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Blockages in the waste-water pipework |
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Pipework used for water supplies |
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Copper pipework and fittings |
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Plastic pipework and fittings |
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Specialist plumbing tools |
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7 Ancillary works and maintenance |
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Employing a qualified professional |
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Gas or oil boiler maintenance |
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General plumbing maintenance |
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8 Undertaking small plumbing projects |
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Preparation and first principles |
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Installing a washing machine or dishwasher |
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Installing a water softener |
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Making a connection to the soil pipe |
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Installing an outside tap |
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Removing a radiator to decorate behind it |
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Repairing the water supply main |
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Replacing the water supply main |
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Installing a new storage cistern |
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Replacing a faulty immersion heater |
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Insulating pipes against freezing |
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Installing guttering and rainwater pipes |
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Installing a new WC suite |
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Installing new sink, basin or bath taps |
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Installing a new sink, basin or bath |
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Installing a shower cubicle |
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Replacing a shower booster pump |
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Work requiring notification under local building control |
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Work to which Gas Regulations apply |
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Work to which Water Regulations apply |
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Appendix 3 Taking it further |
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Plumbing trade and professional bodies |
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