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[Kate]

Dear Oofers.

Would it possible to disconnect a gas fire myself or do I need a registered gas fitter?

People online say it's easy but I don't know how to do it.

What advice can you give me?

Here are some pics.






Thanks very much.

[SIR Philbutt]

The chrome connection on the carpet is a stop so switch off by turning 90 deg on the top.

This will let you disconnect BUT check for leak with a bit of soapy water it is an old stop

HTH
P

[Andy B]

The chrome connection on the carpet is a stop so switch off by turning 90 deg on the top.

This will let you disconnect BUT check for leak with a bit of soapy water it is an old stop

HTH
P

Isn't the chrome bit a cover to access the actual stop valve?  It's been a while since I've played with one. And would you want to rely on a stop valve? Best blanked off I'd have thought.

[SteveAvfc.]

Have you sought permission from the dogs first  looking well comfy there 

[Taxi_Driver]

The chrome connection on the carpet is a stop so switch off by turning 90 deg on the top.

This will let you disconnect BUT check for leak with a bit of soapy water it is an old stop

HTH
P

Isn't the chrome bit a cover to access the actual stop valve?  It's been a while since I've played with one. And would you want to rely on a stop valve? Best blanked off I'd have thought.

I agree  Unscrew the top cover and you will find the valve underneath, just screw it clockwise until it goes tight 

I'd turn the valve off when the fire is lit, so it burns off any gas left in the pipe to fire...

You can always get a gas fitter to remove the valve and cap it off at later time..or leave it there, im thinking that you have to put the fire back if you decide to move again...(which you need a gas fitter to do)

Are you going to have an open fire instead?

[Kate]

Thanks, I'll have a look.

I've got a more modern gas fire to fit. I think I'll get a man in.

[kevinp58]

DO-NOT touch it as if there is a problem you will be liable.  If you are in rented property then the land lord should get somebody to do it, if you are in your own property then you really must get a gas safe engineer to do it. You can go to prison. 

[Taxi_Driver]

Thanks, I'll have a look.

I've got a more modern gas fire to fit. I think I'll get a man in.

If you'd have said that to start with, yes get the gas fitter to take it out......its only a few mins work for him 

[Andy B]

DO-NOT touch it as if there is a problem you will be liable.  If you are in rented property then the land lord should get somebody to do it, if you are in your own property then you really must get a gas safe engineer to do it. You can go to prison. 

Really? Even if no money changes hands .......... 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I think that you're supposed to use a 'Corgi registered fitter'.

I fitted our gas fire myself.

[Stemo]

I think that you're supposed to use a 'Corgi registered fitter'.

I fitted our gas fire myself.

Gas safe engineer nowadays, old man.

[Andy B]

I think that you're supposed to use a 'Corgi registered fitter'.

I fitted our gas fire myself.

Quite legal to do so ...... unless you charged yourself for doing the job 

[SIR Philbutt]

just checked with my tame gas safe guy and he says MUST be a gas safe engineer to do anything with gas

Apology for previous miss info

Phil

[Andy B]

just checked with my tame gas safe guy and he says MUST be a gas safe engineer to do anything with gas

Apology for previous miss info

Phil

He would wouldn't he    Unless things changed when Corgi became Gas Safe, he's just protecting his own interests because you only committed a gas crime if  you financially gained out it ie charged for your services, otherwise it was just a competent person 

[chrisgixer]

As I understand it this is a rented property?

If so, it's not yours to mess with first off. Any alterations must be approved by the land lord. The landlord should get it disconnected by an approved professional in accordance with the landlords safety certification covering the property, if the landlord approves.

It is both yours and the landlords responsibility to understand the terms of any tenancy. Otherwise things can get very expensive. Not to mention life threatening. Carbon dioxide poisoning, ventilation, boiler servicing, gas installations are ALL covered under landlords safety certificate.

There MUST be a current certificate, and its terms adhered to.

Therefor there is no allowance for unqualified persons to tamper with gas installations.