How much ?

briggie · 16-09-2013, 20:39

we got given a gas cooker for the bungalow , so need a gas fitter to " plug it in " to the gas ......... the cooker has a pipe thingie at the back , and there is a gas pipe with a blanking plate on the wall .........

so rung up a gas fitter ........ £105 plus vat plus parts to connect it

......is he extracting the urine , or is that really the price of plugging a cooker in ?

clivvy · 16-09-2013, 20:47

not saying its right, but yeah the costs is probably right. You really need to shop around mate, I would be expecting no more than £40 for connecting an oven to the gas.

solarman216 · 16-09-2013, 20:58

if the bungalow had a plug in bayonet connector and the hose on the cooker was the same, then you do it yourself, like changing a bulb, but if the gas is capped off then it needs a new fitting (bayonet socket) about £15 but long time since I bought one, then because the gas system has been opened a gas test has to be performed, which means charging the gas line to normal pressure then monitoring it for a period of time to test for pressure drop, I would be looking for £60 to £70 for this assuming no problems found, Rick

cncfabs · 16-09-2013, 21:05

Fitted mine myself you can buy the fitting in b&q and solder it on easy job just dont forget to turn the gas off first

briggie · 16-09-2013, 21:06

tbh rick mate , id rather pay you , but it would cost about 6 times that just for your fuel up to the bungalow

......will ring around a bit tomorrow .

makeitfit · 16-09-2013, 21:06

Seems about right to me I'm sorry to say

The nanny state dictates that any gas installer is registered with many quangos and it cost him annually. Then as Rick says, the system will need testing AND registering . he is liable for that install. It's criminal law etc.
'Tis why I can sell an induction hob "fitted" cheaper than a gas hob install

cncfabs · 16-09-2013, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Seems about right to me I'm sorry to say

The nanny state dictates that any gas installer is registered with many quangos and it cost him annually. Then as Rick says, the system will need testing AND registering . he is liable for that install. It's criminal law etc.
'Tis why I can sell an induction hob "fitted" cheaper than a gas hob install

So if you cant fit them why are they on sale in b&q

makeitfit · 16-09-2013, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by cncfabs

So if you cant fit them why are they on sale in b&q

The parts are "meant" to be fitted by a "qualified" gas installer

In fact in places like Plumb centre you have to show your Gas Safe installer ID (or similar) to buy gas fittings.

solarman216 · 16-09-2013, 21:30

yep it is all money for monies sake, I was corgi for very many years but now de registered (gas safe) so I am now deemed unfit to work on gas?????, wtf I some how know less now than I did when registered, glad I am the age I am and can say eff off, Rick

melissachels · 16-09-2013, 22:40

mine was £70 quid but that was a "homer" & it was 9pm when he got here

kitchenman · 16-09-2013, 23:10

flag down a passing British Gas fitter, offer cash.

They are Gas Safe registered but only covered when they are working for BG.

16-09-2013, 20:39	#1
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	How much ? we got given a gas cooker for the bungalow , so need a gas fitter to " plug it in " to the gas ......... the cooker has a pipe thingie at the back , and there is a gas pipe with a blanking plate on the wall ......... so rung up a gas fitter ........ £105 plus vat plus parts to connect it ......is he extracting the urine , or is that really the price of plugging a cooker in ?

16-09-2013, 20:58	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	if the bungalow had a plug in bayonet connector and the hose on the cooker was the same, then you do it yourself, like changing a bulb, but if the gas is capped off then it needs a new fitting (bayonet socket) about £15 but long time since I bought one, then because the gas system has been opened a gas test has to be performed, which means charging the gas line to normal pressure then monitoring it for a period of time to test for pressure drop, I would be looking for £60 to £70 for this assuming no problems found, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

16-09-2013, 21:30	#9
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	yep it is all money for monies sake, I was corgi for very many years but now de registered (gas safe) so I am now deemed unfit to work on gas?????, wtf I some how know less now than I did when registered, glad I am the age I am and can say eff off, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

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16-09-2013, 20:47	#2
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	not saying its right, but yeah the costs is probably right. You really need to shop around mate, I would be expecting no more than £40 for connecting an oven to the gas.

16-09-2013, 21:05	#4
cncfabs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: somerset Vehicle: terrano Posts: 1,947	Fitted mine myself you can buy the fitting in b&q and solder it on easy job just dont forget to turn the gas off first

16-09-2013, 21:06	#5
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	tbh rick mate , id rather pay you , but it would cost about 6 times that just for your fuel up to the bungalow ......will ring around a bit tomorrow .

16-09-2013, 21:06	#6
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Seems about right to me I'm sorry to say The nanny state dictates that any gas installer is registered with many quangos and it cost him annually. Then as Rick says, the system will need testing AND registering . he is liable for that install. It's criminal law etc. 'Tis why I can sell an induction hob "fitted" cheaper than a gas hob install

16-09-2013, 22:40	#10
melissachels Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Near Armagh, Northern Ireland Vehicle: half of a T2 2.7td swb Posts: 1,216	mine was £70 quid but that was a "homer" & it was 9pm when he got here

16-09-2013, 23:10	#11
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	flag down a passing British Gas fitter, offer cash. They are Gas Safe registered but only covered when they are working for BG.