Gas Fitters – Sunshine Coast

Looking for Sunshine Coast Gas Fitters? Regardless if your on natural or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG ) now or looking to use it, Gas is a great energy source for cooking, heating and more.

At Dickson Plumbing & Gas Fitting we have experienced Gas Fitters in this field. We can assist in connecting new appliances or installing gas supply lines in domestic or commercial properties. We can also provide a gas system maintenance and appliance repair service.

Gas Fitting and Testing Domestic Appliances

Your Appliance that your wanting to connect may not be new. in most cases this is not a problem as we do many re connection of used appliances.  We can check the appliance condition and certification to make sure it meets all requirements to be re installed. Good tips when buying a second hand appliance, other then looking at its condition it is highly recommended that you check that the certification label is still on the appliance. Example AGA – Australian Gas Association Aproval Number.                                                                                                          Without the certification number the appliance may not be approved to be installed. A search can be done to try and find it but that also requires model and serial numbers.

 

There is a level of safety attached with the use of gas and we feel you don’t want to use just anyone!. We are licensed gas fitters and have Knowledge in this field so you will be in good hands.

Installing New Gas Cooktop – Stove

Its very common to replace an Electric hot plate with a gas stove, cooking with gas is a lot faster and can be more responsive. Most Gas cooktops don’t use a lot of gas so it also efficient. Getting Gas connected into your Kitchen for the first time may be easer then you think, most of the time we can find the best way to run the gas line.  We are more then happy to get you started and get you cooking on gas.

Gas Hob Overhead Clearances

Overhead clearances are important to prevent surfaces form getting hot, burning or even catching fire.

The Australian standards requirement is 650mm for new installations. To achieve the measurement start at the trivet and measure vertically to any overhead range hood. Please note that manufactures requirements will override the standards if the distance is greater.

The trivet is the highest part of the appliance where your pots and pans sit on. Please read the manufactures installation manual for all required distances. if you have installed an exhaust fan in lieu of a range hood the standard says 750mm.

Gas Fitters Testing for leaks

If you have gas on your property and you think you can smell a odour or the gas usage seems to be higher than normal then don’t chance it! Give us a call immediately. One of our friendly gas fitters will be on the way in no time at all. We can test your gas line and appliances for leaks and detect and repair any issues you may have or give you peace of mind that everything is ok.

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One of our latest projects connecting Gas to the commercial Kitchens in the Big Top Shopping Centre.

Things that you will need to know

Not all gas appliances can be installed inside. Manufactured appliances can look the same but they are not. Most Gas Appliances that are to be used outside only are often labeled as such and are not safe for inside use.

Indoor appliances that don’t have a compliance plate with an approval number are not permitted to be installed.
Some good news appliances for indoor use with no plate can be certified by a qualified person.

Most popular gas installations are domestic Cook tops / Hobs and restaurant appliances.

Information. See this page on Gas Fitting License – what you need to know.

Gas Fitter Near Me

Locally based in Mountain Creek and providing Gas Fitting service to all of the Sunshine Coast.

So when you ask for a Gasfitter near me, we are central on the Coast to provide a Quick service.

Gas BBQ used In Outdoor Patios and Entertainment Areas

A very popular trend in outdoor entertainment is to have a built-in BBQ and kitchen area on a patio. Only a qualified and experienced Gasfitter should undertake this job to meet current gas safety regulations. In many cases, fires, and/or Gas explosions, have occurred. Here are some tips to help you when you build your dream outdoor area:

Is the area you have chosen safe and legal?

• If there is a roof above you, and you have more than two sides enclosed, leaving only one side open, it would not be legal or safe and would be considered an internal part of the building.
• Areas with three sides, require at least 25% of the total wall area to be completely open and at least 30% of the remaining wall area open and unrestricted.
• Areas with all four sides but at least one permanent opening must not have a covered roof.

  

  

  
  

 

Installing the Gas Appliance or BBQ

Before building your cabinetry, ensure you read all of the manufacturer’s BBQ Gas installation instructions. Pay particular attention to the instructions relating to inbuilt BBQ’s. Make sure you meet the minimum clearance requirements for combustible materials and the design requirements.

Popular Beef Eater BBQ’s require a clearance of 450mm on all sides to any combustible material. Note that the cut-out section where the unit drops in must be all made from non-combustible materials.

Cupboards below the appliance where the Gas Connection or Cylinders are stored need to be sealed from a naked flame keeping in mind the storage area or connection point also requires ventilation.

 Ventilation of Gas Connection and Bottles

Where BBQ Gas Bottles are stored or a Connection point is inside a cupboard the following regulations apply.

With the same Beef Eater BBQ requires an area of at least 200cm2 vent.  For each gas cylinder or a Gas bayonet connection point installed. Please keep the vents as low as possible as recommended.

Any gas vapours that may leak from the connections can then escape safely.

 Vents installed in the cupboard will dramatically reduce the risk of a compression explosion as seen in the picture below.

Tips you may need to know

Australian Standards specify the minimum Gas Regulations. Know what they are before attempting any DIY.

The Manufacture overrides this minimum standard when the manufacturer has tested their appliance and deemed it overrides the minimum Australian Standards to operate safely.

Operating a Gas BBQ requires your physical presence at all times. Not doing so is a prosecutable offence by law.

Gas Pizza Ovens

Things you might want to check before you purchase one or install it.

Pizza ovens run very hot and require a large ventilation area. They must only operate on a non-combustible surface. As an example, a Gas Mate Pizza Oven requires a 350mm gap between the oven and a rear wall. Allow 300mm gap to the sides and 600mm above the highest part of the appliance.

Note in most cases Pizza Ovens cannot be connected directly via a bayonet or solid connection most require the oven to only be connected to gas via the hose assembly supplied and connected to a cylinder no larger than 9kg.

The information on this site is for your awareness. Gas fitting is a regulated. so sourcing a Qualified Gas Fitter is recommended for you and your families safety. By doing so any updated specification and Gas Regulation can be applied to your situation.

We are Based in Mountain Creek / Brightwater but cover all areas of the Sunshine Coast around Caloundra up through Wurtulla, Kawana, Buderim and Coolum are just some of the areas we cover.

If you’re thinking of installing gas in your new home or wish to change from electric then contact us today to arrange a free quote.

Reach out to the team at Dickson Plumbing and Gas Fitting today!