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Forum: Australia
Jun 10th 2013, 3:00 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,848
Posted By flumper

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...
Forum: Australia
Jun 5th 2013, 12:26 am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,848
Posted By flumper

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)...
Forum: Plumbers
May 25th 2008, 9:46 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,486
Posted By flumper

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...
Forum: Australia
Jun 16th 2007, 8:29 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,150
Posted By flumper

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...
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2007, 9:54 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 711
Posted By flumper

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....
Forum: Australia
Apr 21st 2007, 10:44 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 713
Posted By flumper

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
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 21st 2006, 7:05 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,150
Posted By flumper

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
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 19th 2006, 10:00 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 855
Posted By flumper

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...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 16th 2006, 10:16 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 3,072
Posted By flumper

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 :D.
...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 6th 2006, 5:02 pm
Replies: 111
Views: 6,968
Posted By flumper

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...
Forum: Australia
Nov 6th 2006, 4:49 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,847
Posted By flumper

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.
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 3rd 2006, 10:48 pm
Replies: 111
Views: 6,968
Posted By flumper

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.
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 2nd 2006, 9:54 pm
Replies: 111
Views: 6,968
Posted By flumper

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...
Forum: Australia
Oct 30th 2006, 9:40 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,554
Posted By flumper

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...
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 29th 2006, 10:25 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,439
Posted By flumper

Re: Does anyone know the owner of this?

A guy around here has the number plate "MAD HUN" could he be a Rangers fan?
Forum: Australia
Oct 29th 2006, 10:18 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,554
Posted By flumper

Re: plumbing in Brisbane

Hi barny rubble,

In Queensland yes, not sure about other states. (In answer to the brazing question.)

Martin
Forum: Australia
Oct 29th 2006, 10:10 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,554
Posted By flumper

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...
Forum: Australia
Oct 28th 2006, 9:48 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,554
Posted By flumper

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...
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2006, 7:50 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 15,718
Posted By flumper

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...
Forum: Australia
Jun 27th 2006, 6:52 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,998
Posted By flumper

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...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 14th 2006, 10:12 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,036
Posted By flumper

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....
Forum: Australia
May 8th 2006, 8:42 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 805
Posted By flumper

Smile 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...
Forum: Australia
Jan 19th 2006, 11:56 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 761
Posted By flumper

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
Forum: Australia
Jan 19th 2006, 11:01 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 761
Posted By flumper

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...
Forum: Australia
Jan 19th 2006, 10:28 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 761
Posted By flumper

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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