The Natural Philosopher wrote:

Tim Watts wrote:
On 24/11/10 19:52, Tim Watts wrote:
On 24/11/10 19:30, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Tim Watts wrote:
On 24/11/10 19:09, harry wrote:

The above is right. Most gas valves are not assembled dry but with a
lubricant.
It looks like vaseline (but isn't). Your gas valve has seen little
use, it will be OK. You could illegally DIY.

Why is DIY illegal?


Because it created no public sector jobs.

The sky is marshmallow....


The point being, the original statement was false...

it had some truth in it with respect to CORGI and part Pee.

AIUI you don't need to be CORGI (now "gas safe") registered to do your
own gas work, or even a pal's, provided you don't get paid for it.