Replacement Gas Pipes.

[pissativlypossed]

The flexible gas pipes on my boat have tags on them stating that they must be replaced before 2008. I removed them at the weekend and bought them back to the Midlands to get replacement ones made up. This was duly done at a price of £10, very reasonable considering that a contractor in Plymouth wanted £160 +vat to replace them. It took me 30 minutes to remove them and shouldn't take much longer to refit.

Question: The new pipes are not stamped with the date of manufacture, how can I prove (should I need to) that they have been replaced? Is there any other regulations to comply with? Am I allowed to do this myself or should it be done by a Corgi registered installer.

 

[Gwylan]

That's why they were £10! The little gizzmo with the date stamped on is available at £180 [cash] guv!

 

[Searush]

keep receipt & write date of fitting on with indelible pen.

 

[Steve Clayton]

I quote "Whilst there is no specific service life or exchange interval LPG hose and tubing should be visually inspected for cuts, abrasion, discolouration, deterioration and damage and IMMEDIATELY replaced" Source LPGA tech memo no TM66.

I further add that hose replacement after five years (or any defined period) is not officially stated anywhere, however it has become an industrial working practice to replace after 5 years based on LPGA guide "GN2"
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Whilst you may not have a date stamp the hose should be stamped BS3212:1991/2/n (where 2/n: the 2 is the crushabilty characteristic of the hose to withstand damage and n is the bore in mm).

If you install flexible hose greater than 3 metres in length then it should be professionally confirmed as installed correctly and safely.

 

[Dave99]

I would have it pressure tested for peace of mind but am not sure of the regs -

 

[pissativlypossed]

Thanks all.

 

[Searush]

Go on then, test it with a match. You'll be alright - if it passes. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

If it doesn't you probably won't care any more anyway. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

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[VicS]

I believe that one of the requirements of the British Standard is that the hose is marked with the date of manufacture

If its not even marked as complying with the BS can you even be sure it is suitable for lpg?

There is no regulation that stops you fitting these yourself (there is on the Inland waterways and you would not pass the Boat Safety Scheme inspection with undated hoses!)

Likewise there is no requirement for a pressure test but I suggest you test all the new joints with a leak detecting spray at the very least.

As far as gas installations are concerned the GASSAFE Register now replaces CORGI (the dog is all but dead)

Dunno where you bought these but if they have been supplied as LPG hoses then the supplier should be reported to Trading Standards.

You should buy hoses properly marked . You are compromising your safety and that of others around you in an attempt to save a few bucks


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