Forum: Australia
Jun 11th 2013, 3:00 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 949
Re: Problems with my hot water system anyone?
It depends on the manufacturer. Turn the adjuster fully one way, turn on bathroom basin tap run for a few minutes if it gets cooler turn it fully the other way.
Do not remove as posted by another...
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Forum: Australia
Jun 5th 2013, 12:26 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 949
Re: Problems with my hot water system anyone?
Sounds like the tempering valve needs adjusted. Should be done by a plumber but if you pop the plastic cover off and turn the adjuster (either clockwise or anticlockwise it will get hotter or colder)...
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Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Plumbers
May 26th 2008, 9:46 am
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,142
Re: Any Plumbing in OZ success stories
I'm a plumber and have been here for over 3 years, got work very quickly left that job and got another who I worked for over a year.
Now have my own plumbing business doing well.
I know 3 other...
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Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2007, 8:29 am
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,970
Re: Don't like Noosa??
[QUOTE=Munchmel;4920743]Think there must be something wrong with me, but having trapsed round the sunshine coast for a bit......I actually really like the look of living in Sippy Downs/Chancellor...
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Forum: Australia
Apr 27th 2007, 9:54 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 381
Re: Sunshine Coast - Mountain Creek
Hi,
Buderim is more expensive than Mountain Creek, the only way you will find similar houses cheaper is by moving out to Sippy Downs/Chancellor park or other areas further away from the beach.
You...
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Forum: Australia
Apr 22nd 2007, 10:44 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 417
Re: NVQs
Hi,
I think you may have to do a NVQ 111 to qualify for getting your skills assessed. Hopefully someone else will know for sure.
cheers
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Forum: Australia / The Barbie
Nov 22nd 2006, 7:05 am
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Replies: 29
Views: 855
Re: members number plates
I've seen "MAD HUN" around here maybe a Rangers fan?
The guy who owns it is in real estate and his name is Attila!!!
Martin
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Forum: Australia / The Barbie
Nov 20th 2006, 10:00 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 372
Re: Quintrex
I have a 510 Freedom sport with a 90hp Mercury motor on it.It goes really well, wither towing a doughnut or fishing out at sea. I have had a problem with my windscreens crazing but after a few trips...
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Forum: Australia / The Barbie
Nov 17th 2006, 10:16 am
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Replies: 68
Views: 1,752
Re: what was/would be your wedding song?
I compiled a tape of songs to be played at the Registry Office (you can tell we have been married a while playing a tape!) and in the middle of it was 'Please release me by Englebert Humperdink...
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Forum: Australia / Flood, Fire, Tsunami, Cyclone Alerts and Information
Nov 7th 2006, 5:02 am
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Replies: 111
Views: 4,015
Re: Drought
Hi,
My original post was about the home waterwise service which you are entitled to, it doesn't matter whether you are on tank water or not. It is run by the Qld Gov. and they want all houses...
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Forum: Australia
Nov 7th 2006, 4:49 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,105
Re: Sunshine Coast - 1st report
Good to see you are settling in and having a good time.
You are right about the curry house in Buderim, it hasn't been opened long but it's the best one in the area.
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Forum: Australia / Flood, Fire, Tsunami, Cyclone Alerts and Information
Nov 4th 2006, 10:48 am
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Replies: 111
Views: 4,015
Re: Drought
You would get the service, everyone in South East Qld is entitled to it
the Government are actively encouraging everyone to get it done.
And they are paying for it!
Well we are in the long run.
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Forum: Australia / Flood, Fire, Tsunami, Cyclone Alerts and Information
Nov 3rd 2006, 9:54 am
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Replies: 111
Views: 4,015
Re: Drought
We can all save water by getting our house checked over by the Government waterwise scheme.
The plumber comes out and restricts the flow to most taps in the house, fixes leaks at taps, fits a new...
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Forum: Australia
Oct 31st 2006, 9:40 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,305
Re: plumbing in Brisbane
Hi Joanne,
Good news that hubbie already has provisional licence, he will be able to hit the ground running.
We are in Buderim moved here about six months ago from Buddina, have to admit we prefer...
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Forum: Australia / The Barbie
Oct 30th 2006, 10:25 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 801
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Forum: Australia
Oct 30th 2006, 10:18 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,305
Re: plumbing in Brisbane
Hi barny rubble,
In Queensland yes, not sure about other states. (In answer to the brazing question.)
Martin
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Forum: Australia
Oct 30th 2006, 10:10 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,305
Re: plumbing in Brisbane
Hi joanneS,
I haven't been on here for ages been too busy getting my licence :D ;)
I didn't have to go to college I did a correspondence course(don't think they are available anymore), took about...
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Forum: Australia
Oct 29th 2006, 8:48 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,305
Re: plumbing in Brisbane
Congratulations on getting your job.
I just wanted to add my comments, as a balanced view, from someone who has gone through the whole process in the last year and a half.
As you said Plumbing...
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Forum: Australia
Jul 25th 2006, 7:50 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,011
Re: So how much does a swimming pool REALLY cost?
Hi Sunshine Sarah,
A friend of ours in Buddina is getting a pool installed just now by a well known local company, They were quoted 25k but after some technical problems they are up at 50k and the...
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Forum: Australia
Jun 28th 2006, 6:52 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,189
Re: UK Plumber JIB Card vrs Scottish JIB card
Yes!!!
All joking aside I was told by the Plumbers and Drainers board when I went for my licence that the reason English plumbers find it more difficult to get their licences is that in England you...
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Forum: Australia / The Barbie
Jun 15th 2006, 10:12 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 355
Re: Costs of Solar Water and Double Glazing
Hi,
Have you considered a heat pump (www.rheem.com.au)
Very efficient approx. 65% cheaper to run than conventional hot water system.
New model available from next month approx $2500 after rebate.
It...
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Forum: Australia
May 9th 2006, 8:42 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 492
Re: How do you get doc's appt - Sunshine Coast???
The Kawana Waters 7 Day Medical Centre at Minyama bulk bills and as the name suggests is open 7 days a week. Its along from Forty Winks on Nicklin Way. Never any problem getting appointments and...
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Forum: Australia
Jan 20th 2006, 11:56 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 435
Re: Plumbing licence in brisbane
The Plumbers and Drainers Board are looking at introducing a licence that will be valid for the whole of Australia :eek: are they finally coming to there senses
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Forum: Australia
Jan 20th 2006, 11:01 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 435
Re: Plumbing licence in brisbane
Hi,
Good to hear you got the visa you will need to decide where to go! or do what we did start at the bottom and drive until you find a place you like.
Yes I have a job.
You can walk into the...
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Forum: Australia
Jan 20th 2006, 10:28 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 435
Re: Plumbing licence in brisbane
Hi,
I have just got my full Plumbing licence, the system of getting your licence has/is changing in Qld so you may be better off phoning for the latest info the phone no. is 00617 3235 4149 ask for...
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