Fitting a BF gas stove

Oct 18, 2004 5 Replies
J

I'm in the process of purchasing a EFEL (Euroheat) Harmony 5 Balanced Flue gas stove, and was wondering if I there was any reason why i shouldn't attempt to fit it myself.



I have a varied history of diy skills, including wet plumbing experince, fitting new radiators, plumbing in a new toilet, etc. I also removed the old gas fire.



The way I see it, it's just knock a hole in the outside wall (as per spec/instructions), cut and fit flue/pipe(as per instructions), make good the hole, then connect gas stove to gas supply, check for leaks. Then boom!



Or should I just pay a corgi registered blokey about £250 to do it?



TIA



Jon


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B

This has been covered soooooo many times here, I'm sure a search through the archives would find the answer, however-

It depends on your refinition of "reason".

It is illegal for the (gas) work to be done other than by a "competent person". This would (almost certainly) be taken to mean Corgi registered, irrespective of the sense in this approach.

If illegality is not a reason for you then carry on!

If you are not 100% certain you could do the job without the room filling with fumes that might be a reason too, otherwise carry on!

If you know a friendly Corgi registered person, you could cut the cost by doing all except the gas connection and testing.

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M

That would have been my suggestion.

-- Malc

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B

Indeed. I should have said that - sorry!

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J

Thanks all, had a gander at the FAQ as Bob 'n' Ed suggested. Very helpful.

Jon

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