new gas man

[still learning]

Hi guys, its been....some time since my last confession...
Ok, just got myself onto the register woo hoo! Before I go out buying all sorts can anyone give advice on new non plumbing stuff, best gas flue analyser? Paperwork, books etc?
All advise welcome.thanks in advance.

 

[plumber0808]

"Just got myself onto the register" you make it sound sooo wrong.

 

[still learning]

Ha ha, omg your right, just read my post and it does sound well.....wrong to say the least.

 

[snowhead]

You'll get 5 years admitting you are on the Register..

 

[still learning]

No way.it will take me 5 years to recover from the bloody exam

 

[hammers4spanner]

first thing i would do is sign upto an agency or two get some regular gas work doing H/A servicing and get as much kit as you can ,
landlord book , gas test nipples ,at risk id stickers and book , o rings , silicone grease , 3 amp fuses , quick blow fuses ,big back of meter discs , smoke pellets, smoke matches ,blue roll , gas tape , plus gas meter labeling ,closure tape and anything else you care to mention

 

[glenno1]

Manometer,cupboard key,earth straps & cable just a few more suggestions and well done mate

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

IMHO evo sprint 2 is the best flue gas analyser, i bought mine from cranefords, just google em. Congrats on joining the 'register'

 

[still learning]

Thank you so much guys,been a long road to get gas safe but done now! Thanks for your kit ideas too.no wonder gas men charge so much lol. You got to just to cover till bag let alone making some profit too....... Ok, night night.I'm sure I will have many....many more questions.

 

[SimonG]

You'll get 5 years admitting you are on the Register..

Unless you're famous, then it's only 18 months.

 

[PeteWalker]

BES used to do a good gasman's kit.
Get some spare test point nipples, and gas meter caps or discs.
You'll need a full range of clobber for your GSR man's inspection. Up to date closure plate tape, labels etc.
Sprints seem to be as good as any. Ask Kevin at Gas & Environmental Services.
Would suggest a separate digital manometer too.
There's gas rating apps and pipe sizing apps for smartphones, depending how good your mental arithmetic is. I never bothered with them.
Servicing old boilers is easier than new, because some newer ones need expensive gaskets routinely. Get to about 3 of the major manufacturers basic boiler courses. Then you can ask about their whole range they do. Find out which boilers are a royal pita to service, like a Keston Celcius 25.
Some of the old boilers like Pumas are "different". You need to find out the lilst of common faults, some you wouldn't get from the manual.
Most important - darned great padlocks for your van doors.