Table of contentsYou should find the isolation valve beside your gas meter if you use natural gas.You should find the compartment locked, so ensure you have a key.Open all windows and doors to allow fresh air in to remove the gas. Once the Gas Emergencies service arrives, they will cap off the supply at the gas meter.You will find a registered gas company on the Gas Safe Register who is local to[...]
Table of contentsWhat is the Gas Safe Engineers card?Let's explain.You may have booked to have your boiler serviced or even repaired.This card is just like a driving licence.Should the engineer say, Sorry I seem to have forgotten my card?As you are the gas user, it is your responsibility to always ensureAlways check the card. Boiler manufacturers will invalidate the warranty of the boiler if [...]
Duval Heating is proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2019. Gas Safety Week Tenants It takes place between 16th – 22nd September. Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety. It's about the importance of taking care of all your gas appliances, but most important is being safe. It is coordinated by the Gas Safe Register. The official list of [...]
All LPG Hoses Are Date Stamped. Table of contentsMany properties which are not connected to the mains gas supply may have opted to have LPG as an alternative supply of gas.One of the most important items that need to be inspected is the LPG hoses. When purchasing new gas hosing, ensure it is manufactured to BS EN ISO 9000. BS3212 or BSEN1763.This regulator also needs to be replaced every ten [...]
Who can work on domestic gas appliances? Always check the card Table of contentsThe definition of working on gas includes the following.One item that tends to get altered or changed around is the flue of an appliance.This is illegal and could be poetically dangerous to the occupants of the property.What Domestic Gas Appliances can a registered person work on?Before any form of work is [...]
Gas Safe Registered Company Savings These days we are all looking to save money, not just in our everyday shopping but also on our house maintenance repairs and upgrades. So would you use a Gas Safe Registered company or engineer to let’s say Service you boiler, or would you use an unregistered cowboy? The Gas Safe Registered company or engineer has to pass many exams [...]
Landlords failing tenants over gas safe Inspections The report says a third of tenants have reported broken gas appliances in a five-year period Landlords must organise an annual gas safe Inspections by a registered engineer. Landlords are putting their tenants' lives at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning or potential explosions by failing to carry out annual gas [...]
Table of contentsGas safety certificatesGas safety is very important,The Gas Safe RegisterGas Safe is now the watchdog for gas safety in the UK, not CORGI.Gas safety certificatesGas Safe Registered engineer is not legally required to give you one.Protect yourselfIf you are unsure of any gas work carried out in your home,Gas safety certificates Gas safety certificates Gas safety is very [...]
Table of contentsHome Improvements With Gas.When it comes to gas you don't want to get it wrong.Mistakes are expensive and could cost you your life.Subcontracting home improvements?If you’re planning on home improvement work follow these top tips:Home Improvements With Gas. Home Improvements With Gas. When it comes to gas you don't want to get it wrong. Mistakes are expensive and could[...]
Table of contentsGas Safety FirstThe legislation on gas safety has changed a lot in recent years.Those who are found not to be compliant may face prosecution and big fines.Do you know if your school is following the guidelines?• The HSE has warned that those responsible for maintaining and servicing gas appliancesin schools must have a robust gas safety management system in place.• As an [...]
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