"Matty F" wrote in message
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On Sep 25, 1:50 pm, "Clive George" wrote:
"Matty F" wrote in message

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I won't have gas in my house.

That's a bit harsh surely? If I had the option of mains gas, I'd have it
doing heating/hot water in a shot. I've got propane cylinders doing the
hob,
since I like cooking with it.

I've called the fire brigade twice for a major gas leak in the house
next
door.

So you make sure the gas bits are all done well. It's not actually that
hard, and you can always check what an installer has done. Yes, it can be
screwed up, and there is potential for a big bang if you really try hard,
but mostly people are competent enough to not get near that.

Contractors managed to dig through the gas main, twice.
The first time I had told the digger operator where the pipe was. When
he ignored me I phoned the fire brigade and told them to get ready. I
phoned all the gas companies, who refused to take responsibility. An
hour later all the neighbours and I phoned the fire brigade because of
the huge smell of gas and the loud hissing noise.

Tee hee :-) That's not really a reason to avoid gas in your own home though.