Changing Over A Old Gas Hob For A New One

[tandh]

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 :-)

[mastercraft]

If it's a hob it'll need disconnecting with a spanner/wrench, not just pulling out!

I'd advise you to consider having someone in the know do it.

Too big a price to pay... if you don't do it properly!

[bhg481]

If it needs a spanner to disconnect/reconnect then I'm sure it's illegal to do it yourself - you must use a registered person (used to be CORGI).

[ummmm]

You need a gas safe engineer. Don't take the risk. If anything goes wrong your insurance won't pay out.

[douglas9401]

I believe that even a simple bayonet 'push and twist' connector has to be done by a qualified engineer.
There's seldom a second chaance with a gas leak.

[Togo]

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.

[tandh]

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

[The Builder]

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.

[tandh]

thank you builder. Oh i've been ripped off, £180 he charged to do that and move my waste pipe to a different wall. He was only here for a couple of hours :-( at least it's done now

[tandh]

i wish i could find a trades man like you, the builder. Where do you live, i wanna move there and you can be my builder lol

[mastercraft]

Sorry to hear that Tandh, Better safe than sorry though eh?