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Title: Gas Cooktop Question
Post by: Tommy on July 16, 2012, 03:28:38 PM
Hello,

I'm getting a new freestanding gas oven and have two questions:
- Do I need to get a gasfitter to connect it given that it should have a quick disconnect fitting? (Or do I need to get that changed?)
- Do I need a proper splash back? I'm hoping to be able to not have that immediately but if I do that's fine.


Cheers.
Title: Re: Gas Cooktop Question
Post by: aboutgas on July 16, 2012, 07:05:46 PM
The answer to both questions is yes.

ALL gas fitting work is certafiable and is definatly not to be attempted by they DIY bomb squad
Title: Re: Gas Cooktop Question
Post by: Jaxcat on July 16, 2012, 09:10:48 PM
You could put up some fireproof hardie board in the meantime until you do a proper splash back - you installing gasfitter will advise the type of materials you can use for splashback and the size.  Remember to get a gas certificate as well to ensure your insurance is not compromised - this is one of the reasons you need a qualified and licensed gasfitter to do the installation.   There is a good reason that splashbacks are required - and that is for your safety.
Title: Re: Gas Cooktop Question
Post by: Tommy on July 17, 2012, 06:31:10 PM
Cool, thanks for the reply.
The insurance thing keeps coming up and makes sense but I figured I'd ask.

Are there many gasfitters out there who could also certify the wiring to the oven (or vice-versa)?
Title: Re: Gas Cooktop Question
Post by: Jaxcat on July 17, 2012, 11:33:05 PM
There are a very few certifying gasfitters with a full electrical ticket - more than likely you will need a gasfitter to certify the gas side of things and a sparky to certify the wiring.  Simple, clean and most importantly from your point of view - safety assured.
Title: Re: Gas Cooktop Question
Post by: o2b007 on July 18, 2012, 03:28:22 PM
What area are you in I know a guy in wellington that is a gas fitter and electrician.