is it difficult to do? to fix a new fan system to a baxi solo 3 pfl 50 boiler system.

m.t., March 2010

here we go again.

yes, there are a few ways of interpreting the regs.

here's a view on competency though...

if you disturb the combustion chamber on a boiler you MUST check flueing, ventilation, burner pressure or gas rate, operation of safety devices, condition of seals / gaskets, tighness of any disturbed joints and preferably take a combuston analysis.

so anyone who has the tools and the knowledge to carry these checks out i would say is competent, otherwise they're not, and are therfore going against the regs.

Ian, March 2010

No it isn't illegal - you break the law if you accept payment without being registered and properly certificated.

Otherwise the only requirement for DIY is to be competent- competency is not defined in the regulations.

The regulations state...

(6) Nothing in these Regulations shall apply in relation to -
(c) work in relation to a control device on a gas appliance if -

(i) the device is intended primarily for use by a consumer of gas; and

(ii) the work does not involve breaking into a gasway.

So my interpretation is that it is not illegal - as to being wise - that's another matter

Peccavi, March 2010

is it difficult to do?

not if your RGI
for the general public its illigal to touch anything gas related or in the combustion chamber.

hi-spec plumbing & heating (essex), March 2010