some people... are arseholes!

[TFGplumbing]

Well I went to fix an lpg gas leak today, ended up capping off a section of leaking pipe work(feeding a hob); which was buried under the floor of the property.
Just leaving the customer/tosser with his boiler working. After liaising with the customer we decided on running a new pipe in the loft and dropping it down the kitchen wall to feed the hob (its a bungalow)

I said to him I thought the existing pipework looks undersized & that I would double check it whilst I was preparing him a price. So I measured it all up and took note of all the fittings etc etc.

Well It turns out the pipework was undersized with the hob connected as well, but was okay with just the boiler connected.

Anyway rung him up and said to him his pipe work is undersized and would need upgrading; if he wanted his hob reconnecting.

He ****ing flipped!! 🙂

Apparently because hes a charter surveyor he knows everything so heres some chestnuts you guys might not have known:

"The gas regulations don't apply to existing installations"
"The gas regulations don't apply to repair work"
"The gas regulations only apply to newly installed pipework not modifications"
"The Gas regulations are like the water regulations" [???!!!!]
"The Installation will not be AT RISK if the pipework is undersized"


And then he hangs up on me.

Bet he wont pay me for my time already spent either 🙁

 

[Resolute]

Well I went to fix an lpg gas leak today, ended up capping off a section of leaking pipe work(feeding a hob); which was buried under the floor of the property.
Just leaving the customer/tosser with his boiler working. After liaising with the customer we decided on running a new pipe in the loft and dropping it down the kitchen wall to feed the hob (its a bungalow)

I said to him I thought the existing pipework looks undersized & that I would double check it whilst I was preparing him a price. So I measured it all up and took note of all the fittings etc etc.

Well It turns out the pipework was undersized with the hob connected as well, but was okay with just the boiler connected.

Anyway rung him up and said to him his pipe work is undersized and would need upgrading; if he wanted his hob reconnecting.

He ****ing flipped!! 🙂

Apparently because hes a charter surveyor he knows everything so heres some chestnuts you guys might not have known:

"The gas regulations don't apply to existing installations"
"The gas regulations don't apply to repair work"
"The gas regulations only apply to newly installed pipework not modifications"
"The Gas regulations are like the water regulations" [???!!!!]
"The Installation will not be AT RISK if the pipework is undersized"


And then he hangs up on me.

Bet he wont pay me for my time already spent either 🙁

Should've just capped his meter then give him a price for repair!

Send him an invoice with your quote!

 

[TFGplumbing]

Well I thought I would be nice and just get his boiler working for him, Also it was lp on a change over valve so no meter.

Guess it doesn't pay to help people out these days >.<

 

[lame plumber]

charge him surveyors prices🙂

 

[AWheating]

got love those who think they know everything because it may slightly overlap there own field of work. tell him to fudge off.

 

[TFGplumbing]

Oh I'am going to sting him as I spent 6 hours trying to trace the piddling leak

 

[hammers4spanner]

the gas regs are like the water regs???

what the hell does that mean???

 

[TFGplumbing]

the gas regs are like the water regs???

what the hell does that mean???

I have no idea.. But Iam trolling through the gas regulations right now so I can send him a brief insight into their scope, with his invoice.

 

[Dotty]

Don't troll too deeply. You don't want to accidentally educate the bell end!

unless it's with a cricket bat of course!

 

[Ollieg]

so I can send him a brief insight into their scope, with his invoice./QUOTE]

Wish I could be there when he opens that letter. :waving:

 

[TFGplumbing]

Don't troll too deeply. You don't want to accidentally educate the bell end!

unless it's with a cricket bat of course!

I'am sorry croppie, I'am just so mad!

 

[Dotty]

I'am sorry croppie, I'am just so mad!

Lol that wasn't what i was meaning!

 

[TFGplumbing]

(3) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5) below, these Regulations shall apply to or in relation to gas fittings used in connection with—

​

(a)​

gas which has been conveyed to premises through a distribution main; or

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(b)​

gas conveyed from a gas storage vessel.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

I'am sorry croppie, I'am just so mad!

does he have a nice car? i can drive over it with the landy if that helps

 

[Reg Man]

What a blonker? Does not give chartered surveyor's trade any credibility.

 

[TFGplumbing]

To be honest guys I should have just walked out when he was having a Skype conversation with his thai mail order bride; dodgey *******

does he have a nice car? i can drive over it with the landy if that helps

Nope no nice car gas man, but yes please feel free to drive over it 🙂

 

[TFGplumbing]

What a blonker? Does not give chartered surveyor's trade any credibility.

Well I will be ringing up the RICS tomorrow to see if he is a member

 

[Linkyplumb]

Get this all the time " i am an engineer, electronics whizz blah blah blah"

Normally just respond with, ' what does your engineering judgement think then?'

Puts them right on the spot, and they usually just huff off.