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Gas Fire Isolating

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kenny1234 | 19:59 Tue 03rd Jan 2017 | DIY
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I am thinking of replacing our lounge gas fire with an electric. I was told that I would have to have the gas properly isolated rather than just leave the gas workings in the off position, with the free-standing elec. in front of it.Please advise.
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Yes, you need the gas outlet blocked off with a metal plug.
Sounds a reasonable safety measure to have the pipe capped off properly.
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Yes 'capped off' is the correct term.
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Thanks everone----what should a reasonable price be?
It only takes 2 minutes! say £15 ?
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Wish I hadn't asked----my local gas/elec. showroom quoted £80 and the shop where I am getting my replacement elec. fire quoted £60!!!--Thanks anyway to you all.
The parts to cap off the pipe cost £2 from B&Q or any DIY store, it takes 2 mins but you are supposed to get a registered gas fitter to do it!
Personally I would do it myself as it's so easy.

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