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Just been fitting a shower for a customer and just as the job was finished he asked what I'd charge for fitting the new cooker that is coming next week. Told him £45 plus any parts etc. He said to use the old hose and the bayonet was already installed and a safety chain also there. "Will just be £45 then".
"Well you don't have to be gas safe to plug a hose into a bayonet, I've seen it on tinternet. I'll do it myself!!".
*Blood starting to boil*
"Yes, you can legally connect a hose to a bayonet fitting but you cannot fit the hose to the cooker unless you are Gas Safe registered. You must also take into account stability devices, clearances, ventilation requirements and the correct operation of flame supervision devices. As well as the signs of incomplete combustion which produces excess carbon monoxide, which kills people. Apart from that it's simple! It will still be £45"
"Will have a think about it and ring you"
"Don't bother!"
"Well you don't have to be gas safe to plug a hose into a bayonet, I've seen it on tinternet. I'll do it myself!!".
*Blood starting to boil*
"Yes, you can legally connect a hose to a bayonet fitting but you cannot fit the hose to the cooker unless you are Gas Safe registered. You must also take into account stability devices, clearances, ventilation requirements and the correct operation of flame supervision devices. As well as the signs of incomplete combustion which produces excess carbon monoxide, which kills people. Apart from that it's simple! It will still be £45"
"Will have a think about it and ring you"
"Don't bother!"
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