Surely this ain't right!?!?

[jaydebruyne]

To me this looks like RIDDOR reportable ... just above gas meter.. 1/2 inch lead from meter union to soldered 15mm copper

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Where does the lead go ? Or just to meter ?

 

[jaydebruyne]

Where does the lead go ? Or just to meter ?

Just to meter, after copper joins barrel

 

[quality]

seen loads like that but 22mm - 3/4 ish

 

[jaydebruyne]

seen loads like that but 22mm - 3/4 ish

So it's ok? :/ lol

 

[quality]

i would say it it is ok

 

[PlumbBobBob]

only big no no on water

 

[jaydebruyne]

only big no no on water

Damn.. ok! Still learning..!!

Next question, is there an issue with running a gas pipe underneath the floor and coming up through the floor under kitchen cabinets? Hidden/protected by plinth and sleeved with copper pipe as it comes through?

 

[AlexGas]

From BS 6891:2015

Specification for the installation and maintenance of low pressure gas installation pipework of up to 35 mm (R11⁄4) on premises

7 Jointing

...

7.7 Lead composition pipework

When lead composition pipework is encountered and any connection joint has to be made, then only a soldered cup joint onto copper pipework or a suitable brass union fitting shall be made. Compression fittings designed for jointing water weight lead pipework shall not be used.

 

[AlexGas]

Damn.. ok! Still learning..!!

Next question, is there an issue with running a gas pipe underneath the floor and coming up through the floor under kitchen cabinets?

Nope.

 

[firemant]

Damn.. ok! Still learning..!!

Next question, is there an issue with running a gas pipe underneath the floor and coming up through the floor under kitchen cabinets? Hidden/protected by plinth and sleeved with copper pipe as it comes through?

Please tell us you did not ID it?

 

[Last Plumber]

Nowt wrong wi that

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

See loads like that down here in wales ,nothing wrong with it

 

[jaydebruyne]

Please tell us you did not ID it?

Lol no had to do a new gas run and had to come up under cabinet so just wanted to double check [emoji4]

 

[Rickster123]

I would much rather hear you say you've id something unnecessary. It's a huge learning curve. Nothing wrong with being cautious. Never stop asking questions. Every days a school day.

 

[jaydebruyne]

I would much rather hear you say you've id something unnecessary. It's a huge learning curve. Nothing wrong with being cautious. Never stop asking questions. Every days a school day.

AP, thank you! I needed to hear this today. My mental issues were beginning to get the better of me but your message calmed it down.. sometimes I put too much pressure on myself to know everything but.. like you say, every day is a school day!! cheers