Gas fitting question

[Paul Lac]

Hi,
I have just had a new kitchen fitted and I had to get a gas pipe moved. The guy who did it used Wickes lead free pre soldered fittings (the solder ring fittings ). I've seen on tha packet that it says not suitable for gas. He says that it's okay and not to worry about it but I am concerned as it must be there for a reason. Any answers or help please?

 

[footprints]

Can't see why, are you sure the packet the fittings came in is the one you are looking at? If he used say a flexible connection or plastic fittings on the water that might be marked "not suitable for gas". Or a water tap likewise.

 

[Paul Lac]

Yep, he definitely used the fittings from packets that said not suitable for gas. Just a bit concerning really.

 

[footprints]

Can't think of any reason they are not OK I don't think I would have thought twice about it grabbing a fitting out of my tool bag!
Best course is to contact Wickes customer services, might just be a technicality, a new range has not been put through approval yet, but I would be very interested to know what they say. I would be a bit peeved myself if the fitter used non approved fittings.

 

[PullerGas]

Hi,
I have just had a new kitchen fitted and I had to get a gas pipe moved. The guy who did it used Wickes lead free pre soldered fittings (the solder ring fittings ). I've seen on tha packet that it says not suitable for gas. He says that it's okay and not to worry about it but I am concerned as it must be there for a reason. Any answers or help please?

Are you sure he was a GS RGI? Not many would buy fittings from Wickes??

 

[Paul Lac]

I've emailed wicks and I'll post a reply if I get one. Thanks

 

[Terrywookfit]

If they are good enough for mains pressure water then gas should be no problem..

 

[AGAS]

can't see a problem myself

 

[easyflow]

Think about it, this fitting carries water under pressure, so carrying gas pressure is nothing.
If you look at the existing gas carrying fittings in your property ( 9 times out of 10 less than adequate ) you may find cause for concern.

 

[Paul Lac]

Yes definitely GS , he was recommended by a friend

 

[ianmcd]

Never seen a solder ring fitting that wasnt suitable for Natural gas at domestic pressures, as already said its possible that the manufacturer doesnt have approval yet so that is why it says not suitable but I very much doubt it, I would trust a soldered fitting with domestic gas before anything else

 

[jeff the gasman]

Perhaps Wickes are trying to put off wannabe diy gas installers!

 

[pompeyal]

Perhaps Wickes are trying to put off wannabe diy gas installers!

Highly possible as jeff says.

 

[gas112]

Yep same as others have never heard of a standard soldered fitting that said that so would agree its to put the diyer off . Looked onsite it says suitable for hot and cold doesnt mention gas

 

[PullerGas]

Perhaps Wickes are trying to put off wannabe diy gas installers!

Hmmmm.... Pity it's not the same on here Jeff!! What with every second thread being some chancer trying to get their boiler fixed for nothing when it goes on the blink!!