0.5mb drop on tightness test - Should I be worried?

[Old Account]

Well you don’t as you’ve said you test gas carcass at 1 bar which could hide a small leak

Don’t think I ever mentioned that I test pipes in uk with 1bar. Yes I agree, I did say I would and that would be the appropriate way to pin point leaks, hairline cracks etc. But I never said I do and don’t stick to the uk rules. It’s a slight difference of having an opinion and doing it as I said I would. However, you won’t get my point as you always seem to look for excuses. Just admit for once that other people are right too and know their trade. Or are you to proud

 

[Sharp Point]

Vaillant are awesome

We’re all entitled to our own opinions

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yes, you would need to otherwise you will ruin the appliances. You can only test them via there operating pressure as you know. But when it comes to testing the pipework throughout the property when installed new then you will need to use the appropriate fittings to cap them off and test them with higher pressure ( but that’s the way we do it in Germany ). We do 2 test before bedding pipes into the concrete, load testing ( 1bar with air or N ) for 30min -1hour and then a 15 min test leak test.

Sorry but it is difficult to explain german terms in English. I think you can’t be careful enough when it comes to gas. I know it’s done differently here and I do whatever is required but I would wish few things would be different.

This doesn’t sound like an opinion mate. It sounds like standard practice.

 

[Sharp Point]

@Matchless.plumb , are there any unknown good German boilers that we don’t know of?

 

[Last Plumber]

@Harvest Fields Did you say another 100 or 100 in total?

 

[Harvest Fields]

@Harvest Fields Did you say another 100 or 100 in total?

With what mate?

 

[Old Account]

This doesn’t sound like an opinion mate. It sounds like standard practice.

True it is standard practice but in Germany and not here in uk. I just stated few things how we do it in Germany I don’t think it’s wrong to mention some facts. You don’t seem like you like Germany

 

[Old Account]

@Matchless.plumb , are there any unknown good German boilers that we don’t know of?

I guess you know the most common Vaillant, Junkers/Worcester Bosch, viessmann, brötje, weisshaupt etc.. Vaillant has a lot of other gas storage boilers which are well designed for much higher hot water demand.

 

[snowhead]

With what mate?

Posts??

 

[Harvest Fields]

Nothing against Germany mate. It helped make England strong before we were properly part of the E.U. At my moms house I am allowed to walk around in just my pants. Does that mean I can do it everywhere else?

 

[Harvest Fields]

@Harvest Fields Did you say another 100 or 100 in total?

Another 100 mate.

 

[Old Account]

Nothing against Germany mate. It helped make England strong before we were properly part of the E.U. At my moms house I am allowed to walk around in just my pants. Does that mean I can do it everywhere else?

On open forum I would be like you mate not all the things which we are allowed to do are the rights things to do. Regulations both in Germany and England could be still improved.

 

[Sharp Point]

On open forum I would be like you mate not all the things which we are allowed to do are the rights things to do. Regulations both in Germany and England could be still improved.

Does Germany have an equivalent to gas safe?

 

[Old Account]

Does Germany have an equivalent to gas safe?

It is slightly different compared to uk. Most people works for companies rather than being self employed. You will need a master degree to be able to run an own business. However, each company and installer needs to be registered though.

 

[Sharp Point]

It is slightly different compared to uk. Most people works for companies rather than being self employed. You will need a master degree to be able to run an own business. However, each company and installer needs to be registered though.

Let’s get this right, you need a masters degree to start any business up?

 

[garygvl]

True it is standard practice but in Germany and not here in uk. I just stated few things how we do it in Germany I don’t think it’s wrong to mention some facts. You don’t seem like you like Germany

Love a bit of Rammstein, but Klinsmann thats another story

 

[Last Plumber]

Posts??

Yep

 

[David Scott]

Did the engineer check the connection at the gas hob? 9 out of 10 leaks I go to ends up being under gas hob on compression fittings.

 

[Old Account]

Let’s get this right, you need a masters degree to start any business up?

Yes, if you want to work for yourself. It is not as simple like calling a company and getting self employed. You will need to hold a degree and that cost 12-15k

 

[Old Account]

Love a bit of Rammstein, but Klinsmann thats another story

Klinsmann, very unlucky in swallowing his tongue

 

[Sharp Point]

Yes, if you want to work for yourself. It is not as simple like calling a company and getting self employed. You will need to hold a degree and that cost 12-15k

Ouch!

Typical ....rich will stay rich and you’re fecked if you’ve brains and no money.

 

[firemant]

Yes, if you want to work for yourself. It is not as simple like calling a company and getting self employed. You will need to hold a degree and that cost 12-15k

Seriously? I was surprised at your assertion, so did a bit if Googling. I can find no reference to support your statement. Even this does nit mention it:

Self-Employment | Handbook Germany

 

[Michael1960]

So if in that situation, you had a 3mbar drop on a g4 metre, your conscience gets the better of you and you decide to investigate. You isolate the appliances and prove the pipework is sound. You then test each appliance individually and find the gas valve on the fire is passing. What then? Do you leave it or have to condem it?

Once you have gone down that route thats it. I had a gas sqfe routine inspection not long ago and I had a 0.5 drop on the job he came out to. The gas safe guy confirmed no smell of gas on existing install its a pass. If I had decided to isolate appliances I would be obliged to find it.

 

[Old Account]

Seriously? I was surprised at your assertion, so did a bit if Googling. I can find no reference to support your statement. Even this does nit mention it:

Self-Employment | Handbook Germany

It depends on the job doesn’t it. In regards to a plumber you cannot run a company without having the degree.

 

[Pickwickpick]

It depends on the job doesn’t it. In regards to a plumber you cannot run a company without having the degree.

Is it a degree in plumbing or any degree?

 

[Old Account]

Is it a degree in plumbing or any degree?

Strictly plumbing, gas,oil, solar, heat pumps, literally everything about plumbing and heating

 

[firemant]

It depends on the job doesn’t it. In regards to a plumber you cannot run a company without having the degree.

Ah. So now it is a Degree, not a Masters. And only certain business'?
TBH, I am still not convinced.. This mentions what is required, and mentions plumbing. Nowhere does it mention degrees:

How to become a freelancer or self-employed in Germany - TransferWise