gas pipes!?

Question

I'm having a terrible time trying to fit our kitchen :( .We've over come wonky flooring, poor electrics and plumbing but have now met our match with gas pipes...... The new kitchen units we are fitting are about 3 cm shorter that the existing units - therefore the gas pipe that goes up to feed our gas hob is 3cm to tall! can anyone advise if it's safe to cut this pipe (the hob is disconnected just now)? can we just chop 3cm off it to solve the problem? this pipe appears to be earthed, but the gas meter it's self is not earthed - we will get this done ASAP, but will it affect the cutting of the pipe? The meter and the gas pipe we want to chop are in different rooms. any help at all is appreciated. thanks

i know i should get a corgi man... in the interests of time can we not it ourselves and then get a corgi man to check it over?

Answer 1

you need to get a corgi registered plumber to check your gas pipes. they are the best people to deal with your situation because then youve a guarentee on the work in case problems arise

Answer 2

You can cut this pipe, but you must turn off the gas at the meter first. You must also slacken the earth strap and slide it down the pipe then tighten it back on. You can reconnect the gas pipe after cutting it with a compression fitting.when you have rejoined the pipe and connected the cooker, get some soapy water and a small brush and dab it all over the new joint then wait to see if any bubbles appear. If they do, there is a gas leak on the joint. Suggest water and washing liuid for testing. Test with gas back on of course.

Answer 3

you opt for a conex/compression provide up end, some situations referred to as a cap end. gas OFF first.... be specific the shrink pipe is sparkling, all paint bumped off, revolve nice sand paper after paint is bumped off, intense high quality sparkling pipe, nut and olive outfitted suitable, tighten with 2 pair of pipe grips, be specific this is tight and pushed domicile onto the gas pipe first. you ought to connect a manometer on your gas meter on final touch and examine for >gas leaks< caution do no longer use a plastic installation risky, a brass compression cap end..........in basic terms. all the above is assuming you have a copper pipe the two 15/22mm, a metallic pipes choose an iron threaded cap end with ptfe tape on the thread. comparable very final tests required. GL

Answer 4

When we had gas run to our kitchen and laundry room, they used flexible metal hosing, so that matching up ends was no problem. Now that was done by a licensed plumber, so I'm not sure of exactly how they did it.

This may be a time to call in a pro, esp. given the dangerousness of a mistake.

Answer 5

sorry you have got to get
a gorgi reg plumber to
do it