Gas Cooker???

DilbertJones

Can I legally disconnect my gas cooker when I rip out my kitchen base units today, and then legally fit the cooker to the gas again?

I am hearing mixed opinions on the matter

CIS

They're the easiest things in the world to connect and disconnect as long as you apply common sense, ie gas leaking after after disconnection = , no gas = good

I wouldn't worry though. as IIRC for private use its says you just need to be competent, only CORGI registerd for business purposes.

neil4842

No you can not unless you are corgi registered as you should do a pressure test on fitting and removing a cooker to check that you have fitted it right and also you could loosen a bit of the pipe elsewhere

DilbertJones

CIS wrote:

They're the easiest things in the world to connect and disconnect as long as you apply common sense, ie gas leaking after after disconnection = , no gas = good

I wouldn't worry though. as IIRC for private use its says you just need to be competent, only CORGI registerd for business purposes.

neil4842 wrote:

No you can not unless you are corgi registered as you should do a pressure test on fitting and removing a cooker to check that you have fitted it right and also you could loosen a bit of the pipe elsewhere

You see, 2 differing opinions!!!! :huh:

CIS

Summary of the law
http://www.corgi-gas-safety.com/section_gas_law/the_law.asp

http://www.corgi-gas-safety.com/section_gas_law/your_rights_dont_diy.asp

Here CORGI dont state that its illegal , only that you 'should' get a professional in and it 'may 'be dangerous and that 'Businesses carrying out gas work must be CORGI registered'.

If CORGI dont specifcally state that its illegal , and they're the ones in the trade making money....

and in your own home ......

YorkshireBoy

CIS wrote:

Summary of the law
http://www.corgi-gas-safety.com/section_gas_law/the_law.asp

http://www.corgi-gas-safety.com/section_gas_law/your_rights_dont_diy.asp

Here CORGI dont state that its illegal...

But here, they say...

Only a competent person can carry out work on gas appliances or fittings. Do-it-yourself work on gas appliances or fittings could be dangerous and is likely to be illegal.

So, at the 'inquest', you'll have to prove your competency. ie you'll probably be asked to detail your qualifications, experience, and certification.

Mr_Grumpy_7

CIS wrote:

Summary of the law
http://www.corgi-gas-safety.com/section_gas_law/the_law.asp

http://www.corgi-gas-safety.com/section_gas_law/your_rights_dont_diy.asp

Here CORGI dont state that its illegal , only that you 'should' get a professional in and it 'may 'be dangerous and that 'Businesses carrying out gas work must be CORGI registered'.

If CORGI dont specifcally state that its illegal , and they're the ones in the trade making money....

and in your own home ......

Looking at these URLs it does seem to suggest that DIY Gas is illegal. Having said that, have a look at the following to find out why it is not!!!

http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/viewtopic.php?t=436

I believe, that if the cooker is connected using a bayonet twist & pull connector then you can disconnect and reconnect. I also believe these connectors are not allowed if the cooker is built-in as opposed to free-standing.

I would play safe, unless you know what you're doing, get a professional in. Or at the very least, get your work checked out by a professional.

undercover_elephant_2

DIY gas work is in no way, shape or form illegal. Pity, in most cases it should be.

DilbertJones

well thanks for your response, i feel competent enough to remove & re-fit my gas cooker.

budgetflyer

robodan wrote:

well thanks for your response, i feel competent enough to remove & re-fit my gas cooker.

Sometimes moneysaving = stupid.
On what grounds do you deem yourself "competent"
Do you have any equiptment to test the installation when you remove and reconnect the cooker ?
Just because its a bayonet fitting, doesnt mean it cant leak.

DilbertJones

offended???!!!???