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Old Jan 22nd 2010 | 1:57 am
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have you been ripped off by plumbers here in spain, i went to a customer yesterday that had been given a high quote to rip her floor up to find a leak , after 20 mins i found the cause to be a faulty non return valve which cost less than 5 euros and took 20 mins to fit. please contact me if you think you have paid too much. p.s.- idid this job free because i am retired now---------- just incase you think i may be looking for work.

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Old Jan 22nd 2010 | 2:03 am
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Originally Posted by plumbber
have you been ripped off by plumbers here in spain, i went to a customer yesterday that had been given a high quote to rip her floor up to find a leak , after 20 mins i found the cause to be a faulty non return valve which cost less than 5 euros and took 20 mins to fit. please contact me if you think you have paid too much.
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Old Jan 22nd 2010 | 2:31 am
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Because he's purely interested in saving the world.............nothing to do with free publicity at all.
 
Old Jan 22nd 2010 | 3:11 am
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Originally Posted by Madridboy
Because he's purely interested in saving the world.............nothing to do with free publicity at all.

 
Old Jan 22nd 2010 | 3:18 am
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I usually get a couple of quotes before I have any plumbing work done. In fact I had a problem with my pool last summer, I phoned a British company and they quoted my 1800€ and said it would take at least a week, I phoned a Spanish company and they quoted me 400€ and did the job in three days!

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Old Jan 22nd 2010 | 3:28 am
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what was the problem
 
Old Jan 22nd 2010 | 3:30 am
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It comes across that you are touting for business and you are not allowed to advertise on the forum. Suggest you read the rules!
 
Old Jan 22nd 2010 | 3:34 am
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Originally Posted by plumbber
what was the problem

The pipes between the filters and the pump were leaking, so the pool emptied when the filters were on. It involved digging up the pressed concrete patio area

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Old Jan 22nd 2010 | 6:48 am
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Originally Posted by plumbber
p.s.- idid this job free because i am retired now---------- just incase you think i may be looking for work.
I did assume you were touting in my reply but then you edited your post after to add this line, my apologies.
Are you conducting a personal study for a reason or is it that you are willing to offer free advice on plumbing issues?
 
Old Jan 23rd 2010 | 1:27 am
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I thought I had the exclusive rights here for touting for business.
 
Old Jan 23rd 2010 | 2:51 am
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Originally Posted by Jur
I thought I had the exclusive rights here for touting for business.
Not if you don't answer your phone when clients ring
 
Old Jan 23rd 2010 | 8:07 am
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Originally Posted by Fredbargate
Not if you don't answer your phone when clients ring
I have your nr.saved in mine! (and I work from 7 am.till 7pm.) Are you still here?
 

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