Gas Engineer Or Plumber?

[Barsel]

I'm thinking of having some radiators moved around and a new one in the kitchen.Would I need a qualified gas engineer or a plumber? Thanks.

[tonyav]

A plumber, unless your having a new boiler as well.

[Barsel]

Hi Tony, no just the radiators swapping about and a new one in the kitchen. Thanks for that.x

[Buenchico]

My friend is a plumber and, because he works with gas central heating, on the Gas Safe Register.

Simply look for a plumbing and heating business with the yellow triangle or, even easier, search here:
https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/find-an-engineer/

(You might not actually need a gas engineer anyway, as your description of the work suggests that he/she won't need to go anywhere near to the boiler but it might still be best to employ someone with the relevant qualifications just in case he finds that he needs to make adjustments to your boiler).

[Togo]

They are all called "heating engineers" now Barsel.

[Barsel]

Thanks for the link Chris and thanks for correcting me Togo.

[Togo]

Ta Barsel, I wasn't playing smartasche just trying to make sure you didn't call up the wrong crew. This time of the year they will be on premium rates.

[Barsel]

No I didn't think you were being a smarty pants Togo, I'm grateful to anyone who helps me.x

[Togo]

Just me being cautious Barsel. You will need to think on though. The system will need switching off and draining down. By that I mean emptying out the water from the boiler and rads and tank if you have one. Then if the rad pipes come up through the floor, the floor being disturbed to terminate them and move them. Plus moving the rads will mean that the wall behind them will need cosmetic work when they are gone. So moving rads needs a good reason or you have redecorating and floor coverings to renew at a cost that may not be worth the expense. I am sure that if you give the reason for moving the rads and ask for options the "bank" will come up with some.

[malagabob]

In my day you were a either a plumber, lead worker or heating fitter. Now you see vans with the signs plumbing,heating, tiling, general builder, roofing, double glazing etc etc written on the sides. Jacks of all trades masters of none.

[ummmm]

Plumber.

[ummmm]

Sorry...I didn't see all the answers when I posted.

I used to work for a gas engineer and this is the type of job he'd send the plumbers to do.

[ToraToraTora]

yeah you need a Joe Strummer mate.