The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 3: As an expert in pipework he mans oil supply

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A clue to HOLMESIAN.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.Anagram indicator is (the) suspect!
2.Very nice idea but anagram indicator would need to be adjective not adverb?
3.Definition is too vague.
4.'Rigs' a better anagrind than 'supply' here?