Purging?

[macka09]

Hi all. If a inset gas fire is the furthest appliance from the meter what's the correct method for purging if the joints before the appliance are soldered? Obviously the idea is to crack a union but if there are no unions near to the appliance what is the correct method?

 

[hammers4spanner]

are you gas safe reg ?

 

[macka09]

Doing my ACS this week

 

[macka09]

That's what I'm on about?

 

[hammers4spanner]

if your doing your acs shouldnt you know this?

 

[hammers4spanner]

look at re-establish gas supplies in your boks its al there

 

[macka09]

Yer I do. What I'm after is an opinion as to whether it is correct to purge from another appliance which isn't the furthest point. In the viper book it doesn't actually state it needs to be from the furthest poknt

 

[hammers4spanner]

i dont think you realise but you just answered your question inyour last post

 

[REDSAW]

whats the purge volume of the installation?

 

[macka09]

0.01m3

 

[macka09]

i dont think you realise but you just answered your question inyour last post

The viper isn't the standard though, that's why I'm asking for a 2nd opinion.

 

[Barry98]

Macka well done on putting this questions in the arms out of public view

 

[macka09]

The reason for so many questions is down to the fact my company don't seem to do anything by the book. So although I work with gas most days it's not always to the regs.

 

[Barry98]

And on a personal note Id just use the fire its its self to purge

 

[macka09]

Macka well done on putting this questions in the arms out of public view

No problem.

 

[macka09]

I did ask if I could use the fire and was told it would take ages to purge so they'd rather a union cracked. I know if I was at work I'd be told to just light the fire.

 

[Barry98]

Open window Etc to outside , no smoking no using light switches etc and crack on

 

[gasmanrob]

There should be a minimum flow rate to stop stratification within the pipe

 

[hammers4spanner]

it does take ages to purge on occasions however i wouldn't crack a nut on your test lol.

you did answer your own question tho nigh on tho you probably just need nudging in right direction more

 

[cr0ft]

Purge by ignition surely?