Gasfitters – What Do They Actually Do?

If you have recently installed gas in your home, you will need services of a registered gasfitter or installer whenever you need to fix issues with gasfitting. For your safety concerns, all gasfitters are required to be registered by the affiliated Plumbers & Gas Fitters board.

Gasfitters ensure connections and appliances are safe and won't create a harm. They are able to safely install, remove or repair a range of household gas appliances including hot water systems, heaters, central heating, ovens or hobs. A gasfitter will not only install and service natural gas fixtures and appliances, but they will be able to install anything related to these, for instance, valves, burners, gas meters, and regulators.

Here is a list of services that you can expect from a gasfitter:-

Read and interpret drawings, plans, or specifications

Measure and mark points where gas equipment needs to be situated

Test pipe work utilized for gas appliances

Install gas pipes, appliances, and flues

Install gas pressure controlling and gas detection systems

Maintain pipes, gas appliances, and equipment needed for the operation of items that make use of flue gases

When gas is burned effectively, with the right amount of gas being burned and the adequate amount of supply, the by-products obtained are primarily carbon dioxide and water vapour. However, if there are difficulties with the burning of the gas, the by-product obtained is carbon monoxide, which is essentially lethal gas, specifically when present in confined spaces and over a period of time.

Also, natural gas appliances and systems pose a fire risk if not maintained, installed or used appropriately. Gasfitters are trained professionals who not only install gas systems and other appliances appropriately but also recognize if a system is not functioning properly and need a quick maintenance.

Many gas fitters are plumbers but not all plumbers can work as gas fitters. If you want work to be done on a gas hot water system, make sure you have a licensed trades-person who is proficient in gas fitting and plumbing trades.

Also, you might need to ask the gas fitter if he does certain kind of gas installation tasks that you need, for example, gas fireplace.

Not all gas fitters are experienced at installing different types of appliances, so you should not wait to ask before you hire someone.

For further information or for hiring a Hamilton Gasfitter, feel free to call at 0800 832 638.