How do i connect a gas cooker?
It is illegal to do this unless you are a registered gas fitter. You must use someone on the Gas Safe (formerly CORGI) register. Your cooker showroom or phone book will identify the nearest one. It’ll be £60 well spent to keep you legal and safe. The reason is that the installation must be tested. It’s not just a matter of the man connecting the pipe. The “carcass” (gas pipes embedded in your house) have to be tested for pressure drops before and after the cooker is connected. That’s not a DIY job. Some cookers also require an anti-tip bracket to be fitted. A professional will know about this and fit the correct type. National statistics show that domestic gas installations are prone to developing faults which are undiscovered until something changes, such as fitting or removing a cooker or boiler. That’s why the law is so strict. The cooker may also have to be connected to the mains electricity. Because this is one of the defined “special areas” (including bathrooms and exterior) the
