LPG Cooker Conversion Table of contentsYou decide to buy a new gas cooker and get excited when it is delivered.So what will you need?Should you buy a second-hand cooker it may not even be possible to convert it over to LPG.You will also need the serial number.Not all gas safe engineers are registered for LPG, so be sure to check.There is also a contact number for you to use if you are not sure[...]
Table of contentsBefore you take possession of your holiday home, ask the hirer what gas safety checks he has carried out?Does the rental have a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installed?It may take a little time to explain, but it's better to understand how the gas systems work.Then contact the hirer and explain the situation.These ventilation grills are there for a reason.So check the date, [...]
What would we do without gas in our mobile homes? Table of contentsWhat would we do without gas in our mobile homes?The only difference is the gas pressures.Let's say, you fitted a natural gas cooker onto an LPG gas supply.Employ a trained registered LPG Gas safe Engineer to carry out any work for you.With LPG in mobile homes, SAFETY is most important.Yes, I know you want to save on costs who [...]
Table of contentsWhat is a changeover valve?LPG, otherwise known as liquid petroleum gas.So what changeover valve do you need?How do you choose the correct valve though?It's also good practice to use the OPSO version on all installations as a safety measure.Our top tip.The hoses that connect to the changeover valve should be replaced every five years, the changeover valve every ten years.Each gas[...]
How do you know what type of LPG regulators you need for your property? LPG Regulators Supplied and fitted in Suffolk. Table of contentsHow do you know what type of LPG regulators you need for your property?Check the example below.So how do you calculate the correct size that you will need?Let me explain.Ok, I know it's only a small difference, but it still undersized.One of the most common[...]
How safe is your mobile home? Mobile Home Safety Table of contentsHow safe is your mobile home?So what is Mobile Home Safety?The above are all Mobile Home Safety issues.As we all know, carbon monoxide is a silent killer.Gas fires, just like water heaters, need ventilation to work safely.But it is restricting the airflow to the vents fitted to the floor of the mobile.The more people, the [...]
Table of contentsWe get asked many questions re LPG changeover valve problems.The next question is, how old is your changeover valve?The gas supply will need purging through all gas appliances.Safety TipLPG changeover valve problems, how can we help? If you use LPG for your gas appliances, the chances are you will have a changeover valve connected to the gas pipe supply when using gas bottles.[...]
Table of contentsWhy do you need to have LPG appliances safety checks?Let's start with a common appliance, the boiler that supplies the heating and hot water. Especially if the boiler is located in a living area.An under gased boiler can be dangerous when working, I'll explain.Again SAFETY is the main priority.Over time these hoses deteriorate, you may not be able to see it but they could [...]
Changeover Valves Supplied and installed. Table of contentsWhat are changeover valves?Changeover valves can be either automatic or manual.These valves very rarely break but the occasional one will.The cabinet will protect the valve and hoses from the weather.To sum up, changeover valves need replacing every ten years.Safety must always come first over costs. What are changeover valves? [...]
LPG water heaters come in all shapes and sizes. LPG Water Heaters So what one is best for you? Table of contentsLPG water heaters come in all shapes and sizes.Most new LPG water heaters now come with automatic ignition.Most modern LPG water heaters now come with automatic ignition.Forcali designed these water heaters to save time when upgrading.You could also find your building insurance[...]
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