Boiler (Tips)

If you ever suspect a gas leak you must immediately contact the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999.

Below are some Tips:

1). You should operate the heating system at the very least once every 28 days, even during the summer months, this will keep it running efficiently and clear the boiler pump of any foreign object debris and grit that may have gathered when it’s not being used and also provide a flow of water through your radiators to flush them.

2). Don’t ever cover your gas boiler or block the air vents. Make sure the outside flues aren’t blocked.

3). Do fit a carbon monoxide detector to warn you if there’s a leak. If a leak occurs call the National Gas Emergency Service at once.

3). Do get your boiler checked once a year by a Gas safe registered engineer like a Lee Plumber to ensure that it’s running smoothly and safely. This will also give you peace of mind guaranteed work and a point of contact should the problem reoccur.

If you are renting, it is your landlords responsibility to get all gas appliances in the property, including the boiler, checked every year and they must also provide you with a copy of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate covering the points below:

Gas appliances will be checked for gas tightness. A Grove Park Plumber will do this.

If test points are available, standing and working pressure will be tested.

Your Gas Safe engineer will check burner pressure and gas rate against the manufacturers data plate.

Checks will be carried out for the provision of all necessary ventilation.

Flue flow will be tested to make sure products of combustion are removed.

All flame failure devices will be checked for satisfactory operation.

Where appropriate checks will be made for physical stability, presence and effectiveness of stability brackets.

Investigations for any evidence of unsafe operation will be made and reported.

Without completing all of the above checks an appliance cannot be issued a gas safety certificate (CP12).



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