Quick question for any sparkies about....

[TopBanana]

That explains it - the screwed end of the hose that attaches to the appliance is considered "gas work" and therefore needs a competent person.

I employed gas safe registered plumber on Monday this week to seal off a redundant pipe (I've gone over to an induction hob so the pipe to the kitchen was redundant and in the way). Happy to pay the sixty quid it cost me, I don't have the test equipment required to ensure the joint didn't leak for one thing, and as you say, gas can make a big bang.

What are your thoughts on the induction hob so far? I don't have a gas supply to my house so I'm interested in how like a gas hob it is (compared to a halogen hob its bound to be better!)

 

[onomatopoeia]

I find it as controllable and responsive as the gas cooker it replaced. I was sceptical anything electric could be like cooking on gas, and it takes a bit of getting used to; gas is a bit more instinctive with the visible flame rather than looking at a number, but now I've got used to it I'm delighted. No comparison wih other forms of electric hob at all. I had a halogen hob at my old house and remember how frustrating it was to cook on.