Is running gas pipe from inside to out along gable end and back into kitchen for new boiler, legal corgi cer?
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Hi the problem you have is that some model boilers, particularly combis need a higher volume of gas to operate compared to older ones. So the 15mm pipework you probably already have is not sufficient, it has to be upgraded to 22mm. How the pipework is routed comes down to who does the job and how much you're willing to pay. My next door neighbour had a new boiler installed by british gas, and I assume they know what is and isn't acceptable practice. They took a pipe out of the gas meter cupboard, ran it along the front of the house, into the garage, through the garage, along the back of the house, around the corner and to the boiler, in total its probably 25 metres. It looks absolutely terrible, a really poor job, but no doubt meets the regulations. Another neighbour with an identical house layout had there's done by an idependent corgi engineer. There's no sign of the new pipework because he buried it. Remember most 'professional' tradesmen will do a job the way that is easiest for them, not what is best for you. So get some other quotes and tell them you want the pipe hidden. Also get some advice on boiler types, you may be able to find a conventional condensing boiler that doesn't require upgraded pipework, depends on the size of your house and the energy output it requires.
you have to get a Corgi registered gas person to do ANYTHING to do with gas.
Don't quite understand the question. You have to have a Corgi certified tradesman to install any gas systems. It that what he's doing?
It doesn't sound too good to me. The gas pipes in my home are just normal copper ones and run under the flooring. Ive never heard of a supply pipe being fitted outside before. Surely it could easily be damaged?
Gas codes change with each jurisdiction but usually you are allowed to run a gas line outside as long as it is supported properly and painted.I have run gas lines along roof lines and up side walls with no problems. The installer should be licensed and there should be a permit and a inspection for this proposed gas line.Good luck to you
Yes, its fine, it needs to be a min of 150 mm above the ground. Below that , it needs to be shrouded
It will not crack in the cold weather. You can cover it if you are worried about wacking it with a car but its not part of the regs.
I am sure that what the have proposed is fine,but you can have them lift the floor boards and avoid doing it along the outside it may cost a bit more but will give you peace of mind. Also re the outside option the external pipe work can be done in gun barrel which is very strong and safer than normal copper.. The main thing is to hire someone that you feel is capable and will do it in a way that allays your fears.. cheers
its perfectly ok to run the pipe outside.
yes there is no problem running gas pipes outside of a building as long as they are protected by a steel capping to a height of 2 metres
It is quite legal to run a gas pipe on the outside of a house. What is to stop you hitting the pipe with a car even if it is boxed in.
It is perfectly OK to run a gas pipe outside providing that the pipe is securely clipped.,sleeved where it goes in and out of walls and is protected with a coat of paint. Can look a bit untidy. Make sure the engineer is CORGI registered by looking up his number on the CORGI site or by phoning them. Get other estimates and ideas, there may be a better way.
sounds fine to me
It's perfectly legal outside of the building. Your concerns that it might be damaged are unfounded too. At least the pipe can be seen. Have you ever drilled through a pipe or wires behind a wall? It's because you can't see them.
If you're still concerned, screw a piece of timber close to the pipe - slightly bigger, so that would be hit first. As most people mention too, all gas work has to be performed by a Corgi registered engineer, he will have a license number which you can check:
http://www.trustcorgi.com/findinstaller/...
and enter the number.
Have you thought this out correctly? What about in the winter months, the gas could freeze and leave you with nothing to cook on. Just run a pipe around inside the house being careful crossing doorways. You may need to take a couple of inches off the door bottoms. This could allow the ingress of the odd mouse but we are all gods good creatures and mice have to live. (And make marvellous kebabs, they come with a hole for the kebab stick all ready in position.) Hope this puts you right...... Always ready to help, can be found propping up the bar in my local most nights, when I'm not being interviewed on the telly.
Bit confused over the question because if they are replacing the old boiler surly it has its gas supply ??
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