Location: Oldham, Gtr. Manchester, Lancs

Date: Jan 2009

Description: We were called to see if an electric hob could be installed into a stone worktop without the need for cutting the opening any larger. Most times it is an easy swap but sometimes new hobs do not always fit the old cutout and require some trimming. It really all depends upon the manufacturers. Inthis case we were all lucky and the electric induction hob fit perfectly into the opening left over by the gas hob. continue

Location: Chadderton, Oldham, Gtr. Manchester, Lancs

Date: Jan 2009

Description:  The remit for this job was to replace the electric built under oven with a like-for-like and to replace the electric hob with a gas hob. Unfortunately they didn’t have a gas pipe to the kitchen. We were able, after some time, to find an old hatch with which to gain access to under the kitchen where we were able to run new pipe work behind the kitchen units without having to dismantle the kitchen. continue

Location: Newton Heath, Manchester, Lancs

Date: Jan 2009

Description: Our client was in desperate need of a new cooker and hob as the old ones were not only worn out but illegally installed and unsafe (previously a Cowboy of the Week Award). She also wanted to add and extractor to the kitchen as the old one had stopped working some time ago and did not extract outside. As the kitchen is small the heat build up is overwhelming. continue

Date: Nov 2008

Description: Our client is in the process of moving into a new home and really wanted to install a new range cooker as the centre piece of the kitchen. We removed the electric oven and hob as well as units and part of the work surface. The dual fuel cooker they wanted was in the end an extremely snug fit but we managed to re-adjust the carcases to suit. The electrics needed the most adjustment as everything was in the way of the new cooker. Once the new matching splashback and extractor are in place this will be the centre piece they want. continue

Date: Oct 2008

Description: Our client wanted to install a slimline dishwasher in their kitchen. With little room for adding units it was decided to remove the wide unit and replace it with the narrow unit thus leaving just enough room for the dishwasher. After some careful curring and placement the units was ready to fit. The plumbing and electrical were modified to suit and the unit was running within a few hours. continue

We see more and more of these types of jobs as more and more people are convinced by more and more advertisers that they can create a kitchen the size of Taj Mahal out of a 2 x 2 metre room. Unfortunately for the homeowner we are always the one who has to tell them that… continue

From 1st January 2008 customers who live in a multi-dwelling building, such as a flat, must have Flame Supervision Devices attached to all hob burners. Only gas cooking appliances fitted with flame supervision devices to the hob may be installed in these types of dwelling from 1st January 2008. If you live in a flat and buy a gas appliance without FSDs fitted to the hob burners you will find that CORGI registered engineers will not fit the appliance in your property.

The new guidelines apply to all domestic properties, but not properties which are used for commercial purposes only. Detached, semi-detached, terraced houses and houses with loft conversions are not covered by the document, although customers living in this type of property may choose to buy a gas appliance with FSDs for their additional safety.

What is a Flame Supervision Device?

Flame Supervision Devices (FSDs) shut off the fuel supply to a gas hob to prevent accumulations of gas should the flame go out for whatever reason. Preventing accumulations of gas is important for safety as there are many possible sources of ignition in any kitchen and this could lead to an explosion or a fire. FSDs therefore make gas hob burners safer as they detect there is no flame and automatically switch off the gas. Flame Supervision Devices may also be known as Flame Safety Devices or Flame Failure Devices.