On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 12:30:32 +0000, Dave Plowman wrote:

In article ,
Martin wrote:
There is no *law* preventing you from doing it yourself, you just can't
accept payment for the work. Common sense dictates you don't touch it
unless you know what you are doing.

Interesting point. A thermocouple isn't part of the gas supply, and is
fail safe - if you disconnect it the valve won't work. And it operates by
electricity.

Does this mean working on a central heating programmer is also covered by
the 'CORGI' regs?

No the gas regs cover gas appliances the external controls are not covered unless
they operate by gas.

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