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    Plumber facture. Is this excessive ?

    in French Artisans

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    Hello all. We have a maison secondarie in the Lot. Had boiler problems last time we were there. Ok for first 5 days and then wouldn't stay alight. It's a Viessmann oil boiler.

    I thought it was the pump so purchased a new one but still had the same problem ( lesson learned )

    Called the plombier who spent about an hour with us ' setting up ' the boiler and it worked fine. Asked if I could pay by cheque and he said no and mentioned the word gratuit and small piece of work and asked me to sign a form. I wondered if there was some sort of government scheme which would reimburse him but was surprised as we aren't resident.

    Back in uk now and have received a facture for

    Recherché de la panne

    Depennage chauffage + reglage bruleur

    160,50 euros incl tax.

    This seems a lot of money. What do others think please ?

    Thanks all

    Repaiting cast iron rads ?

    in House Renovations

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    We lost 5 cast iron rads in the cold snap. We had been very happy with them as they were efficient and looked nice.We would like to try and save themt

     

    Have tried to repair the cracks with a 2 part filler that works up to 130 deg and the pour in rad weld. This has worked to some extent but further small leaks appear. Is it just a case of carrying on or has anybody had success with other methods.

     

    I understand that ideally they should be braized but dont know anybody to ask and they are too heavy for me to remove. We are in the Lot near to Cahors..

     Any suggestions please

     

    Beardey

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