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Do I need a gas engineer to disconnect a gas hob?

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.14 PM

Hello to all I'm about to start removing my kitchen to install a new one. The one part of the works that I cannot complete is the gas work. However, I was looking underneath the hob this afternoon, and can see that there is an isolation tap in the gas pipework that shuts off the gas supply at the back of the cabinet, just below the hob. I've tested it, and when the isolation valve is off, the hob does not work and will not light. It occurs to me - do I really need a gas engineer for the temporary disconnection? I can isolate the supply myself, and was going to also be utterly belt and braces about it, by also bolting on an additional "end-cap", also sealed with PTFE tape on the thread, that seals the end of the pipe in case the isolation valve isn't 100% efficient and allows some small wisps of gas through the valve even though it's off. I am well aware that I would always use a Gas-Safe engineer for the reconnection part of the job, once the new cabinets and worksurface are back in.... but I'm wondering, is it really a bad idea to disconnect myself, given that there's an isolation valve there? I would be very grateful if anyone could highlight if I'm missing something obvious or dangerous by even considering doing this or why disconnecting myself would otherwise be a bad idea! Many thanks PS - how much would one reasonably expect a gas engineer to charge for 1) the temporary disconnection and 2) the reconnection afterwards? (ballpark numbers would be very helpful indeed)

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6 Answers

Boiler Homecare

Rating: 5 out of 5
Honiton
The simple answer however disappointing is NO, the regulations regarding a 'gas way' which this is - can only be undertaken by a gas safe engineer, in a nut shell no one can break-in/disconnect a live gas way without the relevant qualification's. The regulations may seem harsh and strict particularly in your case but it is for a very god reason. It is not just a simple gas of isolating the service valve and capping-off there is one other important gas safety check we under take as well. After all our primary concern is your safety! And you have quite rightly stated to re-instate the gas supply the same registered gas safe engineer will be required to undertake this work too. mybuilder do not like us disusing specific job costs as this will be censored.
Answered11 February 2018
15

SJ Gas Solutions

Rating: 5 out of 5
Barnsley
Yes due to the current regulations all gas works MUST be undertaken by a trained and competent gas safe engineer. Regards Scott @ SJ Gas Solutions.
Answered4 June 2018
9

AM Refurbishments

Rating: 5 out of 5
Croydon
Yes you need a gas engineer for any gas appliance disconnection.
Answered11 February 2018
8

Gastek

Rating: 5 out of 5
South Ockendon
you need a gas engineer to disconnect the hob and make safe.gas safe registration provides proof of competence,provides that the person carrying out that work understands the relevant standards of work and most importantly can test for safety once the work has been done.Its not just a case of how good you are in the practical aspects of the work but that you have the knowledge and equipment to achieve the required standard of work.
Answered19 February 2020
4

A2z star heating and plumbing solutions

Rating: 5 out of 5
Oldbury
Hi. Unfortunately you are not able to do this yourself. Any gas related work can be extremely dangerous to work on unless you are qualified to do so. You need a Gas safe registered engineer to undertake any gas related work, because they have undertaken an in depth course on how to work with all Gas appliances. A gas engineer will know exactly what to do when connecting/disconnecting a gas appliance of any kind and will make sure that all safety checks are done on the appliance when installing/uninstalling any gas appliance. Hope that helps.
Answered30 April 2021
2

ALW Heating Services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Colne
Yes you need a registered gas engineer. This due to all the checks that need to be completed for safety.
Answered15 June 2023
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