Internal gas line - low carbon steel

[Mujnu]

Hi guys,

I’m looking for some advice, I’ve searched all of google and can’t find anything on this topic.

I’m currently getting all the rads changed in my home, while getting this done the plumber/gas engineer has advised I change my gas line.

My house was built in the 1930’s, the current line consists of low carbon steel which goes directly from the gas meter under the floor boards and to 3 appliances - gas hob and 2 fireplaces.

The reason the gas engineer has advised of the change is because apparently low carbon steel corrodes internally and causes a lack of flow so better to change to copper now while the house is getting renovated.

He has proposed to run a 22mm line through the house and branch off to 15mm for the appliances.

What I want to know is, is it best to get this low carbon line changed to a more up to date copper line? Or Are low carbon lines fine and the engineer just trying to make some money out of me?

all help will be appreciated.

thank you!

 

[Jim09876]

Yes better to get it up graded...don’t be a tight bum and regret it after the refurbishment!

 

[centralheatking]

A 1930s gas set up ! It’s a no brainer take out all of it make sure your GSR fitter gives you a certificate of completion etc. This will be well worth it...peace of mind..happy sleeps and this will help when you get to sell your gaff on . Centralheatking

 

[Mujnu]

Thank you for the replies guys!

I’ll get it booked in then 🙂

 

[Scott_D]

If it’s 90 years old then time to replace

 

[centralheatking]

Thank you for the replies guys!

I’ll get it booked in then 🙂

Well done you will be safe and secure ...it takes grit to invest in unseen things...the shallow people just buy fancy bathrooms, kitchens etc ..paper over the cracks ...good call Chking

 

[Mujnu]

Thank you CHking, yes on greater thought I thought for the sake of a few pounds it’ll help with the hassle in future as then I’ll have to pull up all carpets and floorboards etc

 

[centralheatking]

Thank you CHking, yes on greater thought I thought for the sake of a few pounds it’ll help with the hassle in future as then I’ll have to pull up all carpets and floorboards etc

Let us all know how you get on ..it helps us to learn Chk