Gas safe question.

[spongebob59]

Having the floor replaced in the kitchen and the estimator said we needed some one gas safe certified to disconnect and reconnect the range (dual fuel).

Checked with my local plumber and he said didn't need to do this, so just after a confirmation either way (and if its true what should the charge be ?)

 

[Rooter]

Not 100% sure, but one thing i do know, if you were to have any issues (ie a fire) and you didnt have a certificate, your insurance may be invalid. Personally, i wouldnt mess about with gas and get it done properly and certified.

Even after reading this, i am not 100% sure, but for the safety of your family, pay a pro to fit it and get it certified. Should be about 80 quid.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/landlords...g-and-reconnecting-gas-cooking-appliances.pdf

 

[GB72]

Even fitting as gas cooker to an existing line needs building regs these days. Better to be safe

 

[ADB]

I had to do this recently - took the chap longer to write up the paperwork than do the job....easiest £50 he ever made

 

[Rooter]

I had to do this recently - took the chap longer to write up the paperwork than do the job....easiest £50 he ever made

But to be fair, the guy had to pay probably a small fortune to be gas safe registered, train and be insured, so while it looks like an easy 50 quid, the back end work/money is not as good as first thought!

 

[Deleted member 1740]

But to be fair, the guy had to pay probably a small fortune to be gas safe registered, train and be insured, so while it looks like an easy 50 quid, the back end work/money is not as good as first thought!

This is spot on.

Back to the OP anybody can disconnect/reconnect the cooker hose. My opinion would be to get it tested after the works purely on a safety point for the sake of a few extra quid.

 

[spongebob59]

Thanks, will ring round for a few quotes

 

[bigslice]

This is spot on.

Back to the OP anybody can disconnect/reconnect the cooker hose. My opinion would be to get it tested after the works purely on a safety point for the sake of a few extra quid.

Wot he said. Was taught that reason was so housewifes cud clean behind cooker. Aye right manky as