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Requirement for Registered Gas Fitter?

  • 13-04-2018 04:14PM
    #1
    JohnWicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭


    Hello all, this is my first post so apologies if it's the wrong forum or has been covered already. I am disconnecting my home Gas hob to put in a new worktop and then reconnecting the hob. I have read conflicting advice that I will need a registered gas installer. Some websites say that this is not technically "Gas Work" and refer to a "bayonet connection" which seems very straight forward. Others say it is gas work and requires a fitter. To be clear, the hob is staying in the same place, no new piping or connection, just disconnect the hose, put in worktop, then reconnect.... Also I am in no way trying to cut corners and have no issue arranging a paying for a proper fitter to come out and do the job but I also don't want to waste time and money on unnecessary work.

    I'd be grateful for any advice. Thanks in advance.
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  • #2
    mad m
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,036 ✭✭✭mad m


    Does the current hose have the bayonet connection? If it does push twist and pull. No need for a gas installer. Fit new hob push on new bayonet connection.


  • #3
    JohnWicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭JohnWicklow


    Thanks mad m I'll have a proper look tonight. It was only fitted 3 years ago so I hope it does have 'modern' connections (or does age have anything to do with it!?).


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