Guest bostonaire   #1 Posted January 15, 2005 we have a gas fire that we want to replace with an electric one.. the gas pipe that supplies the fire has a screw in it that when turned cuts off the gas........is this sufficient enough to just turn the screw to stop the gas flow and supply when we remove the gas fire or would the pipe need totally capping off ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Andy   10 #2 Posted January 15, 2005 I would get proper advice from a CORGI registered gas engineer rather than take the risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cgksheff   44 #3 Posted January 15, 2005 Fitting and removing gas appliances present risks and dangers that are not always apparent. Capping certainly will be necessary, but, with respect, the fact that you need to ask implies that the "competency" required by law to carry out such work may be lacking. Although it costs money, I recommend you use a CORGI engineer.  If you are a tenant, there is no debate. The work MUST be carried out by a CORGI registered engineer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest bostonaire   #4 Posted January 15, 2005 no i own the property .ill get a gas fitter thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest bostonaire   #5 Posted January 15, 2005 further more are there any corgi reg gas fitters here and how much will you charge for the above mentioned job? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest bostonaire   #6 Posted January 17, 2005 anyone on here a corgi registered gas fitter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
WallBuilder   10 #7 Posted January 17, 2005 The screw that you describe will cut off the gas supply but this is only used nowadays when the fire is being serviced or replaced. The gas pipe does need to be capped properly not only for your own well being but also if the house then blew up through a gas explosion the insurance would be very unhappy if they discovered an uncapped gas pipe. It's a five minute procedure but should be done by a CORGI registered person, if you're not sure were to look if you can find an ad for a cooker installation person as capping off the pipe to a cooker is exactly the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest bostonaire   #8 Posted January 18, 2005 ok thanks for that .....which we assumed.......so anyone/whose corgi registered here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pinlock   10 #9 Posted January 18, 2005 Hi,   Have a look here   PM fnkyskny  He knows of a CORGI reg. fitter who helped me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tomgoodfella   10 #10 Posted January 18, 2005 my dad's a corgi gasman....  and he charge's about £40 to tap a gas supply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest bostonaire   #11 Posted January 18, 2005 £40?????????? its a ten minute job!! are you sure??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Lurch   10 #12 Posted January 19, 2005 Hmm, I suspect there's a cowboy customer about.  Bear in mind that there are;  materials insurance the CORGI membership fees the paperwork the travelling time the fuel to get to your house etc....  Get my drift? I wouldn't bother doing anything for less than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...