Installing a gas cooker

[fertilogue]

I have been looking at the posts for this and it seems though there is a little confusion as to whether a layman can install agas appliance. Is there any-one out there that wants to discuss this topic further? As I am imminently about to install a new cooker.
Thanks in advance

 

[dcds4]

You can do what you want in your own home, but that doesn't make it right

 

[Gasman77]

That was helpful

IMO no , as you cannot check the safety features work and you usually have to connect the threaded side of the cooker hose to the oven and test that joint afterwards - use a RGI, prob cost you an hours labour tops and then you and your family know your safe

 

[Agile]

I usually charge about £65 including the supply of the new cooker hose.

Its hardly a worthwhile job when the travelling in London is taken into account but at least its a low enough price to discourage DIY gas work except for the most hardened meanies.

Tony

 

[kirkgas]

I have been looking at the posts for this and it seems though there is a little confusion as to whether a layman can install agas appliance. Is there any-one out there that wants to discuss this topic further? As I am imminently about to install a new cooker.
Thanks in advance

why would you do such a thing and risk peoples lives if you have no training/competence or experience, and (i assume) no access to the relevant technical docs to ensure you do everything correctly?

oh i know why you want to do it, cause it is easy peasy and any muppet can do it, let us know how you get on

 

[fertilogue]

Hi Guys sorry I did mean have a cooker installed. The Q is can a layman or a guy who says he can do it; do it? RSVP

 

[fertilogue]

Gasman77 thank you for your comments. It makes a lot of sense. All I need to know is if a chap says he can do it and he is not a RGI is it legal?
RSVP

 

[fertilogue]

Woah there. It was never my intention to do it myself so I do not need to be lectured. Just want some advice thats all.

I have been looking at the posts for this and it seems though there is a little confusion as to whether a layman can install agas appliance. Is there any-one out there that wants to discuss this topic further? As I am imminently about to install a new cooker.
Thanks in advance

why would you do such a thing and risk peoples lives if you have no training/competence or experience, and (i assume) no access to the relevant technical docs to ensure you do everything correctly?

oh i know why you want to do it, cause it is easy peasy and any muppet can do it, let us know how you get on

 

[fertilogue]

Just wanted to let you all know its not about getting a cheap job its about a friend saying he can do it and me paying him.

 

[Tibbot]

Just wanted to let you all know its not about getting a cheap job its about a friend saying he can do it and me paying him.

Your question may seem innocent enough on the surface. But seriously, you must have been living in a cave if you're still unaware that unregistered people can't charge for gas work.

Or it's a wind up.

 

[Gasman77]

Another mug looking to be ripped off to save a few quid IF YOUR PAYING A MATE TO DO IT WHO IS NOT REGISTERED, WHY NOT PAY SOMEONE WHO HAS A CLUE WHAT THEY ARE DOING, OR ARE YOU REALLY THAT STUPID? we are talking about a job that will cost less than £100 all in ffs!

 

[Morris40]

Simple answer to your question is NO he can't not legally anyway and i'm assuming as he's not an RGI then not safely either,

 

[kirkgas]

Woah there. It was never my intention to do it myself so I do not need to be lectured. Just want some advice thats all.

I have been looking at the posts for this and it seems though there is a little confusion as to whether a layman can install agas appliance. Is there any-one out there that wants to discuss this topic further? As I am imminently about to install a new cooker.
Thanks in advance

why would you do such a thing and risk peoples lives if you have no training/competence or experience, and (i assume) no access to the relevant technical docs to ensure you do everything correctly?

oh i know why you want to do it, cause it is easy peasy and any muppet can do it, let us know how you get on

ok i retract my post, based on you saying you were going to fit it, this is an ongoing never ending conversation, it is up to everyone to do what they want in their own house, however my comments still stand anyone risking their family is mental, the job itself like most jobs is quite easy for those who do it every day, i would never change the brakes on my car for the same reason however it seems quite an easy job for a mechanic

 

[bobthebender]

Believe it or not but I have seen the bayonet fitted to the cooker

 

[kirkgas]

Believe it or not but I have seen the bayonet fitted to the cooker

i do, i used to have a pic of one done that way but cannot find it