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    Thoughts of Washing Machine taps inside tub?

    I think it is much better to have it all hidden. Most builders have them inside cabinetry these days. As long as you washing machine is hooked up correctly it won't leak.
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    Instant hot water system question.

    When you turn the tap on, water flows through the hot water system and triggers a sensor which opens a solenoid for the gas to flow and an ignitor lights the gas.
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    I like the other Forum better

    There are many counterfeit MJ rookie cards sold on ebay, but authentic ones can go for up to 100K!
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    Relocate a gas meter, help.

    A plumber cannot move the meter, it has to be done by the gas company. The plumber will move the pipe work that connects after the meter. Also 6-7m shouldn't effect gas pressure a great deal. A plumber can calculate the required pipe sizes before you move and tell you whether you will need to...
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    How do I remove this downpipe?

    I second this. We use them at work all the time but we call them nylon anchors. Using a screw driver or old chisel you will be able to get it out and a new one will go straight back into the old hole. You can buy them from all hardware stores.
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    What are your plans for 2015

    What do you need to do to get your builders licence in NSW? Why does it cost $5k?
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    Plumbing fittings quality

    I realise they are in this instance. I was just stating that because a lot of cheaper fixture on eBay and in renovation warehouses are not.
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    Plumbing fittings quality

    It is illegal for a plumber to install a fixture that is Not watermarked. You also run the risk of your house flooding from a faulty fitting and not being covered by insurance.
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    Cost to subdivide block in Melbourne

    What is a s.173 agreement?
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    asbestos testing removal in old lino

    I'm in vic, but it costs me $50 per sample
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    Geelong and surrounds

    You can't get the feel of an area off the net. The good and bad streets. You need to travel the area in person or use someone with knowledge of the area.
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    Caesarstone - Arris edge issue??

    It looks like it is 40mm. Caesarstone only comes in 20mm thick slabs. The bit without pattern is the mastic (glue) used to mitre the edge so it appears to be a 40mm top. This is normal.
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    Caesarstone - Arris edge issue??

    Is it a 40mm top?
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    New Bathroom

    Why do you have to use a reflux valve? I have never heard of this being done on a shower?
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    Cert IV in Building Construction

    No one will know until something goes bad and you need insurance, or you sell the place and they ask for the permits to show it was done by a licensed builder. If someone hurts themselves during the renovation, a pipe bursts and floods the place or there is structural damage your insurance...
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    Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 shot down over Ukraine, 295 dead, 27 Australians dead

    $5K per person per day?? I don't think so!!! Are you telling me if they were there for 90 days they would earn 450,000. I think this is a bit of an exaggeration.
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    Plumbing fittings quality

    It is legal for suppliers to sell products without a watermark in australia, but illegal for plumbers to install any plumbing fixtures or fitting that do not have a watermark stamp. The product must have the watermark on it (not just the supplier saying it complies). If these products fail and...
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    How do i get layout of sewer pipes for my property?

    In Victoria you can get sewer plans from reece plumbing stores. I think all plumbing suppliers for that matter. Not sure if its the same up north, I suspect it would be though.
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    Free power?

    I had 2 friends who this happened to. One got 3 years of free electricity till the supplier caught on. They got a letter stating the were only allowed to bill them for the previous 6 months by law, so they ended up with 2 and a half years free. they other got 1 year free I think. Im not sure...
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    Allowed? for sewage waste to go to the same pipe as waste water?

    You cant do this yourself it is illegal. If you hook into the wrong pipe you will send raw sewerage into the stormwater drains. Use a plumber. They will answer all your questions.
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