Installation of new gas cooker

[woodyray]

Hi
We are about to order a new gas cooker.
I intended to disconnect the old one via the bayonet fitting, and reconnect the new cooker at the same fitting (the cooker would be supplied with a new flexible hose).
I have been told that this re-connection of the new cooker can nowadays only be done by someone who is Gas Safe registered.
Is this true?
Ray

 

[jj4091]

As the hose will probably not come connected to the cooker then yes you will need a gas safe engineer to connect it.

 

[woodyray]

Hi jj4091
I should have made it clearer - the supplier will already have connected the flexible hose to the cooker.

 

[jj4091]

If you are sure about that being done properly & it is just a question of plugging in the bayonet then I am not aware of anything to stop you doing just that. Personally I would keep a close eye on it & check for leaks.

 

[gasbanni]

It needs to be installed and commissioned by a safe gas registered installer.

Otherwise how will you know whether its ok and safe to use.

I still remember a brand new hob I unpacked and fitted and had such a big gas leak you could hear it gushing out !!!!

 

[woodyray]

Thanks for your comments.

Have decided to play safe and have it professionally installed. Gives us peace of mind.