gas saftey certificate

stranger12

Hi All,

I own a flat which I have had since 2012.

It has a full central heating . should I get someone to check the electric boiler to ensure there is no gas leak or is this something that can be done diy ?

many thanks

booksurr

are you a landlord?

molerat

stranger12 wrote: »

Hi All,

I own a flat which I have had since 2012.

It has a full central heating . should I get someone to check the electric boiler to ensure there is no gas leak or is this something that can be done diy ?

many thanks

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stranger12

Yes i am.

Re electric and gas , sorry for the confusion. It os gas and needs electricity to start up that is what i meant

booksurr

stranger12 wrote: »

Yes i am.

Re electric and gas , sorry for the confusion. It os gas and needs electricity to start up that is what i meant

ye gods

you are a LL and yet don't even know the first thing about how a central heating system works (your other thread) and now you are asking about DIY testing for a gas leak :eek:

the law requires you to have a Gas Safety Certificate provided by a gas safe registered person - DIY it and you could end up with a £20k fine and a criminal record

stranger12

Stop been an *** as i tried to ignore you on the other post.

I am doing it for my own home where i live in it and the certificate is inly required if you rent the place out

I am asking whether it is easy or not or should i do it

lemontart

what makes you think you have a gas leak, can you smell gas? if at any time you suspect a gas leak call 0800 111 999 and an emergency engineer will come out and make sure you are safe.

stranger12

Nothing just curiousity . I thought i should check it to ensure the boiler is ok before one night it starts leaking and cause death .

I am happy to pay someone if neede but thought i can have a wuick check myself

HappyMJ

stranger12 wrote: »

Hi All,

I own a flat which I have had since 2012.

It has a full central heating . should I get someone to check the electric boiler to ensure there is no gas leak or is this something that can be done diy ?

many thanks

Gas isn't really that dangerous. The tenants will smell a leak and they will call the gas emergency number and they'll send someone free of charge to fix the leak at no cost to you. This might involve capping off something but the problem of leaking gas will be fixed. What is dangerous is carbon monoxide which has no smell and can kill. You or the tenants won't have the tools to detect this.

stranger12

So maybe that is what i am trying to check for as i saw a video on this topic while ago and couldn't remember the name of it.

They were talking about how you can check the flame colour of your boiler etc.

Is this something a professional can check and how much should i expect to pay ?

lemontart

If the gas leak is after the meter it will not be fixed by the gas emergency engineer, their job is to make safe. You will need to get a suitably qualified gas safe registered engineer out to do repairs - or by sounds of it service the boiler. Also invest in a carbon monoxide alarm. http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/learn/carbon_monoxide_kills.aspx

As for gas not being dangerous, I can assure you it is very dangerous if not dealt with properly. http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/advice/unsafe_situations/gas_safety_risks.aspx

http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Michael-Lee/articles/289007-Indoor-Natural-Gas-Leaks-Present-Deadly-Dangers/