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Changing Over A Old Gas Hob For A New One
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Hello, i want to change my old gas hob for a new one. It looks like a simple case of just pulling the gas tube out of the old one and putting it in the new one. Is it really as simple as this? or is there anything else i should do to avoid a gas leek, or do you think i should just pay a gas engineer to do it. Does any one also know if i would need a gas safety certificate for this work when i come to sell my house. Thank you :-)
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tadh You will need to know if the new hob fits the original worktop t. If the cutout is to big you may need a new worktop. If the old cutout is not enough it will need enlarging. Also be aware that without the correct current gas safe certificates you personally responsible for any accidents that occur due to faulty connections to the gas . You may also need to check on the ignition requirements of the new hob compared to your old one. Some are battery and some mains electricity.
thank you, you are all right, The best price i've had is £100, it just seems so much to do a seaming simple job, but safety first i guess. And thank you togo, i am having all new work tops, so no worries about it fitting in old cut outs, i'm nearly there now after having no kitchen for ages, so excited :-) thank you for all your answers xx
Theoretically, tandh, you just plug in and turn. The trouble is that even bayonets have been known to leak. Also the connection to the hob may not be gas-tight even if done in a factory.
No one here, or anywhere else would take the responsibility for telling you to go ahead.
But, I would say that £100 is more than enough. Straightforward swap-overs are usually around £50-60. For £100 I would expect a leak test and full inspection.
No one here, or anywhere else would take the responsibility for telling you to go ahead.
But, I would say that £100 is more than enough. Straightforward swap-overs are usually around £50-60. For £100 I would expect a leak test and full inspection.
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