Replacing a gas oven ?
Question:have plenty of diy experience, but this is one thing i've never done, what will i need to connect up, I know u should be corgi reg. but i can't see it being too hard?
Answers:
It's against the law, do not touch this or any other gas service pipe, fittings or appliances
its an offence by law to do it yourself and you can be prosecuted
It is not, unscrew your gas valve after you turn it off, disconnect the power and then vis-versa when re installing
Is your life really only worth £60. You've to get a airtight seal, get a corgi bloke in
its not hard but the consiquences can be,could you forgive yourself if it blew up and killed anybody, you can end up in prison if for some reason it has to be tested by other persons
(dont take the risk)
IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO DO IT FOR SOMEONE ELSE.
BUT I DO SUGGEST YOU GET A CORGI REGISTERED PERSON IN JUST IN-CASE YOU WIPE YOUR FAMILY OR THE REST OF THE PEOPLE IN YOUR STREET OUT
you need someone corgi registered, its against the law to do it if your not
I would agree with the majority of the answers consult a corgi engineer for your own safety.
I hear what you say and i bet you are a level headed person who could carry out the work to a high standard and probably do the work correctly.
At the end of the day a corgi engineer will give you a certificate to say the work is OK and safe.
Every body goes on about Corgi registered engineers for every job to do with the house, but in fairness replacing a gas oven is does not really require a Corgi engineer.
Most houses have a type of quick release coupling for the gas line, this involves turning the hose fitting through 90 degrees. The hose will then come free and you can then remove the oven. Once you have the new oven more or less in place connect the new hose to the coupling, once done make up a mixture of washing up liquid and water. Use a brush to apply it to the fitting and look for tell tale bubbles.
While doing this also check the hose on the oven as some times there is leakage there.
ah well jason c thats great but what about the gas pressures to set and the air settings and the simmer settings and the orientation of the bayonet fitting and correct ventilation , does the hose need replacing what date and bs number are on it , is it lpg or natural gas . do your self a favour and get some 1 qualified .after all it may not be just your kitchen you blow uo or set fire to .
I saw my old man fit a cooker once, he used a lighter to check for leaks
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