i would do a tightness test but im sure the regs say if only 1 joint broke then ldf would be fine to make sure it is not leaking. Like someone else said just like servicing a boiler by spraying the union. I think a tighness test is the best end but it is not a must by the regs.
Gas cooker point seal done right?
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NO...NO..NO..NO..NO...you sound like a service engineer....if you enter a property your first duty before tackling a problem regarding gas appliances is to establish that there is no leak before you start..you cannot ..as service engineers do...remove the appliance & spray whatever union/joint is remaining..there may not be a leak..LDF is crap anyway...Tightness test before & after.....you know it makes sense..if you are cutting corners..shame on..you
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There is if you are fitting a gas appliance...fire, cooker, warm air unit, multipoint..boiler...water heater..
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ollski said:
Obviously trying to provoke a verbal confrontation..only time he posts..bless`im..
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Ok then..
You service a fire that has no means of isolation so you have to turn off the gas at the meter before you can disconnect the fire.
Who does a tightness test?
I do (before and after.)
If the fire has an isolation valve to turn off the gas then i would turn off the gas at the isolation valve, disconnect the fire, complete work, reconnect, open isolation valve and test all joints with LDF.
Thats my understanding of it.
You service a fire that has no means of isolation so you have to turn off the gas at the meter before you can disconnect the fire.
Who does a tightness test?
I do (before and after.)
If the fire has an isolation valve to turn off the gas then i would turn off the gas at the isolation valve, disconnect the fire, complete work, reconnect, open isolation valve and test all joints with LDF.
Thats my understanding of it.
tightness test before and after any work large or small is carried out.
subject author is doing the correct thing.ie having a un used bayonet removed.as we all know cooker bayonets are only for temporary disconnection of a cooker not permanent.
subject author is doing the correct thing.ie having a un used bayonet removed.as we all know cooker bayonets are only for temporary disconnection of a cooker not permanent.
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scatmanjohn said:
Fine...if she /he has a gas leak on cooker or wall heater..who is it down to...errrrrr.....YOU...Last man standing Sunbeam...
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No..not to current standards...should be rectified if seen..
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Bamber gaspipe said:
So with that logic are you suggesting that whenever you walk into a house you do a tightness test?
PS....whats with the aggression. calm down fella.
Bamber do you have PMT tonight or summink
At the end of the day its a judgement call for every RGI, if the system looks like a group of monkeys installed it then you would be well advised to check everything.
Up to the individual on a job by job basis
At the end of the day its a judgement call for every RGI, if the system looks like a group of monkeys installed it then you would be well advised to check everything.
Up to the individual on a job by job basis
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