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 20/04/2006, 17:15
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Kergohy
Joined on 23/08/2004
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Re: Oil Heating, Hot water production and plumbing “funnies” in France
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Just wanted to say thank you for the excellent rundown on the French plumbing world! You've confirmed for us everything we've found so far. Have to say your observations on commissioning of oil boilers by French plumbers is borne out by friends' experience. I'm also told by the other half of 'we' that whoever did the plumbing in the pix is a 'good plumber' - huge praise from a UK building contractor!! At least French plumbing seems to be getting there, but it's still got a long way to go.![Smile [:)]](/cs/images/emotions/smile.gif)
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19/05/2006, 5:40
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Nick Price
Joined on 16/02/2006
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Re: RE: Oil Heating, Hot water production and plumbing “funnies” in France
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Thanks for a very interesting article.
I have a question concerning radiator connection. Can you please tell me why the French use top flow, bottom outlet on radiators? I have some old cast iron radiators and recently purchased some very good looking chrome radiator valves from the UK expecting the plumber to fit them bottom/bottom. He was clearly bemused by these valves and tried to fit them on the top inlet at a particularly impressive 45degree to vertical angle. End result - it looked awful and so we reverted back to 'French' plastic valves. I am just about to start on a gym project and want to have another go with the same chrome valves. Do you think I would have much chance convincing a French plumber that bottom/bottom fitting is OK?
thanks for your help.
Nick
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25/08/2006, 13:40
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redmike
Joined on 15/11/2005
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Re: RE: Oil Heating, Hot water production and plumbing “funnies” in France
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A lot of good stuff here - thanks for the time and effort!
I have a property which has a defunct oil central heating system. By this I mean there is an oil tank buried under the drive, the central heating boiler unit is disconnected (and rusted up) in the cellar and all the radiators have been disconnected and removed.
I have no intention of renovating this system as I will be using mainly wood open fires, wood burners and maybe some storage heaters for bedrooms.
My question concerns the oil tank under the drive. I believe the tank to be nearly full as it was filled up shortly before some previous occupants died. This was about 30 years ago. The last occupants just 'pretended it wasnt there' and up until now I have been doing the same but that is mainly because I havent spent much time at the property. Now that I will be on site more the priority has been upped!
In short is it dangerous to leave the fuel there buried underground? I obviously need to find out the size of the tank as I have never seen it - the plans are being searched for! Talking to a neighbour he said he thought it would cost a lot to pump out and fill with sand - soemwhere in the region of 1000e but I am not sure on what this was based!
Any ideas and opinions would be appreciated.
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29/08/2006, 10:53
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djbrit
Joined on 29/08/2006
chateau gontier
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Re: Oil Heating instuctions
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hi chris
i have purchased a lamborghini oil boiler guess what no instructions having a big problem getting any instuctions can you help
thanks djbrit chateau gontier
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29/08/2006, 11:06
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djbrit
Joined on 29/08/2006
chateau gontier
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Re: Oil Heating operating correctly
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hi chris
i have a lamborghini oil boiler with no instructions can you help my e/m is daviddjb2@aol.com
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30/08/2006, 10:42
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rog
 
Joined on 24/10/2004
Vic Fezensac, Gers
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Re: Oil Heating, Hot water production and plumbing “funnies” in France
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Opel Fruit....what a very knowledgable and helpful guy you are and also gifted with the ability to explain things in an understandable fashion! To join french 16mm to british 15mm I use a french 16mm compression fitting; on tightening the 15mm side the 15mm olive protrudes around 2/3 mm out of the backnut but a simple wipe of solder sorts that.I make up short tails like this then go to Screwfix Speedfit (I wish to god Screwfix delivered here ; they are French owned after all!)But once again many thanks, your post is more than helpful and unselfish. Rog
How many loyalty cards does one have to hold before being considered disloyal?
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30/08/2006, 13:39
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powerdesal
Joined on 07/01/2006
ex-Sharjah U.A.E
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Re: Oil Heating, Hot water production and plumbing “funnies” in France
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Rog,
Screwfix are owned by Kingfisher which is a British Company. They also
own B & Q, Castorama and Brico Depot plus 21% interest in Hornbach
(German DIY Shed).
Regards
Steve
now ex-Sharjah + 50 (in France)
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30/08/2006, 21:36
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rog
Joined on 24/10/2004
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I stand corrected......thanks for the info. Rog
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30/10/2006, 18:22
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Smiley
Joined on 15/11/2005
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Re: Oil Heating, Hot water production and plumbing “funnies” in France
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I found this while searching for information. It may be of help when needing to explain parts.
http://plomberie.per.free.fr/DictionnairePlomberieAnglais
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