I find it quite amusing that Refrigerattion installers (who use a much higher PSi rating the LPG) are not allowed to install gas. Bear in mind the same principles apply, and both gases can be fatal. LPG Gas, if there is a leak, can be detected quite quick due to the smell and is evidently flammable. refrigeration gases also combusitble and very hazardous.

If both gases are installed under the same principles, then why cant a fridge guy install gas? Money making scheme?
My other trade is AC/ refrigeration and I called up LPGSA to enquire but didnt really get an answer. Infact I was more confused than when I originally called.

What I am trying to say is that if I can deal with pressures of around 200PSI on testing and using Nitrogen etc why cant I transpose the same techniques onto LPG. They use far less PSI and they rely on Jubliee clips as fastening.

I was stunned to find a guy was going to come and fit my gas connection for R800 and literally fasten 2 jubilee clips. I'd also like to charge R800 for 2 jubilee clips and a bit of spray soap to check. I'm just stunned that these guys think its so involved when its not really.

BTW, we had (at our family home) a gas installation done on the hob. the guy came out, did his thing, charged and left. It was fitted inside a cupboard next to a 'pot and pan' draw that opened and closed. Anyway, 4 weeks later of opening and closing the draw, we smell gas. The DRAW had cut a groove into the hose and was causing a leak. lucky we caught it or else I'd have no folks left. When they slept they wouldnt have even known. So, for the agro of 2 jubilee clips and relying on someone elses workmanship, I am jubious on the rate they charge and the amount of technical difficulty it involves.

Hopefully they come out with something that bypasses these installers........watch this space!!