Hi Karl,
You just qualified!
When can you start? :D
Chemi :)
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Hi Karl,
You just qualified!
When can you start? :D
Chemi :)
Thanks Chemi,
I'll take the job but only if you pay milage to and from home :eek:
i don't know about you guys, but my turnover this year is well down.
so i have been doing more sub-contract ductwork fitting. (before you frown, check out the money being paid to competant ducters these days!!!)
anyway the main point.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...974721099&rd=1
i turn to ducting when times are hard, i'm not sure i'd try ebay just yet.
cheers
eggs
Ha! I suppose that you could use it as a wall decoration, a bit like those big metal butterflies that the guy in North Wales makes, but would Mr M split his stock to provide the rest of the kit at a reasonable price.
I had a guy ask me to install his Mitsubishi cooler in his living room, but when I went to survey the job it turns out that the muppet had only stolen the indoor unit :rolleyes:
that happens more often than you would think.Quote:
Originally Posted by rbartlett
Jesus Christ!:eek:
The first post I read someone wanted to seal flare nuts with silicone to prevent a leak!!!!!!!!WTF!
WTF are these ******s at Global cooling doing?
Aren't there EPA regulations which prevent this type of shet from happening?
This and department stores selling units to home owners needs to stop. If a department store sells units to the public I don't think they should be able to "take them home", rather the qualified tech should deliver and install.
I think all this EPA regulation must be just a money spinner for govs. Whats the point of doing it right when every tom **** and harry is a DIY tech??
We have so many regulations............Like a big bolted door in a bank to prevent someone breaking in.........then they leave a vent open on the side!!
This happened to me some years back, I had a trip to Grimsby and one of my tyres failed on my vehicle. I was desperate for a tyre so I called into a local second hand tyre place, who "supposedly" sell these recycled tyres
He said............40 bucks for new........but Ill give you a second hand one for 20.00 Cash.........its as good as new
I was tempted , he fitted it..........Off I went. On the way I was nearing a bend in the road somewhere..........I slowed down t around 30 MPH, I notice a truck behind me flash......
Just before the bend, the tyre gave way........My car went out of control........I nearly went over.......fortunately due to my having slowed down, I was saved.
This is My argument........The government makes the driver undergo stringent MOT tests............yet,
They allow these unscrupulous operators to sell tyres which are potentially death objects. See the logic?
Similarly............increasingly the engineer will be forced to undergo training and accreditation.............yet, thru the back door. channels can off load their gear willy nilly.
Its like the EU, making sure every drop of refrigerant is accounted for...........yet a poster from South America is still talking about R12
This is another handy hint from the guys there !!!!!
If you want to use solid drain tube then the best way is to use plumbers 22mm overflow. By using some PVC electrical tape around the drain exit end you can make a tight fit to the overflow
Mate I joined to be a member over a week ago now and the buggers won't let me post. All I had to say was I'm a refrigeration and air conditioning apprentice. Something tells me they don't want REAL input on their forums.
Go figure.
I didn't even get a chance to post on the site and I was deleted. Unbelievable.
This guy needs to be shut down.
What guy removed what and when?
Hi guys how are you all doing ? miss you all . . . .
Hope everything is fine and hope that I'll be able to be back to post in RE ... miss ya allllll
Respects and regards
Botrous
Pierre
Hi botrous,
It has been some time since I have seen you on the site. I hope everything is OK.
Best regards,
Us Iceman
Hi Iceman ....
How are you doing ?
everything is alright , just came back from a long business trip . . .
what's new ??
I like the new RE logo :)
regards and respects
Botrous
Hi Botrous, good to have you back.
On the subject of Corgi registration. Having been Corgi registered for the past 15 years, I can confirm a time served plumber / heating engineer can apply for corgi membership, after completing sucessfull ACS training and assessment with either a BPEC or CITB assessment centre.
When you have Your ACS registration card, you can apply for Corgi membership.
You simply fill in the forms, send off, complete with cheque and you will get an appointment letter for your inspection.
If you satisy the inspector that you have the right tools , equipment and a thorough understanding of the gas regs - you should be in!
But you must have formal city and guilds or a simular qualification, plus some form of apprenticeship in a related subject.
Really?Quote:
But you must have formal city and guilds or a simular qualification, plus some form of apprenticeship in a related subject.
One of my customers (a lage building society) have recently sent their maintenance man (he he :rolleyes: ) on a Corgi course and he passed!. He has not done a 4 year apprenticeship - he used to unload the toilet rolls :eek: every week from the suppliers lorry
http://www.corgi-direct.com/corgi-group.aspx
http://www.pwccwr.org/pembrokehistory.html (sorry)
Funny that Richard.Quote:
Originally Posted by rbartlett
I posted in there as I was a prospective Buyer.
When I returned, I found I was unable to log on
as my account was terminated?
And I only posted a question about purchase...
Exactly. And as others pointed out there is an enviromental issue as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl Hofmann
The industry needs to ensure that the EPA are constantly made aware of these issues. And to a lesser extent enviro nuts.
They need to acknoledge that the refrigeration techs understand enviromental impacts of the refrigeration industry and should support tighter regulations of DIY buffs.
Open more opportunities for industry education and advancement by offering more specialised training at our TAFEs and Universities.
If nothing else I come back to this thread periodically to get my dose of humour.
Cheers fellas
regards
dogma
The problem with the Corgi route, will be the never ending changes to the regs/codes of practice, that we will have to work to. Also on-going training and testing. This makes the pro more expensive and the cowboy look an even better prospect. Will people get prosocuted, I doubt it!!:mad:Quote:
Cos now we can go the route of our gas fitting couzins.........The Corgis.........Our bretherin Sparkies, The Part P Brigaders...........
Yes siree...............We now get licensed and certificated so only " us" can work on fridge plant and air con thingies
Only when something tragic happens, as always seems the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smokey
richard - didn't did some modelling while you were in KL ! pic looks good ... also seen copies of these pasted in the local hotspots !! Bernard
I have pictures of you too remember ;-))Quote:
Originally Posted by bersaga
Oh and I never did get those 'after' pictures
Cheers
Richard
A small vac pump can be made from a discarded compressor, the Hermetique AEZ 4440 is my favourite. Change oil, fit "3 in 1" electronic relay'cappy and schreider for connection, And leave the discharge open.This will evacuate a 37.5Lt volume in 1.5 mins. So for domestics, small A/C, etc, this works. Whenever the main vac pumps are "tied-up" I have this as a back-up.
The 37.5 Lt figure comes from a glass tunnel I built to link 2 aquariums. Its volume is 37.5 liters. See it working on "youTube" vacuum assisted aquarium water change.
Look under: Aquarium water changes: Vacuum assisted.
I Think its all getting worse, myself have been out of the industry for a few years, Do a bit of private work now and again for freinds etc (keep my hand in!) just had A/C fiited in the office were i work, the building contractors who do all our work turned up with diy unit from homebase spent all day making a mess got it all working(you should see the pipe work!!).Ran the thing 1hour after they left water running down my still dusty walls. Had to explain to them the next day the reason why!! and they still tried to tell me i didnt Know what i was talking about!
so, when I am going to Africa?