Buying second hand gas appliances?

[hellostarling]

Not sure this is the best board to post this on so please re-direct me if you think there would be more knowledge elsewhere.

Having decided not to get our swanky new kitchen with gas on glass hob and eye level oven, I am now after a range for as little money as possible as it may only be a stop gap. Builder reckons you shouldn't touch second hand gas appliances and recommends buying a new Leisure range cooker then selling on. I would prefer to buy a lovely range second hand just in case we do stick with it as our permanent solution. Anyone have any views on second hand dual fuel ranges? Is there a safety risk? Which brands would you go for?

[Sinkingfeeling]

I can't really see what the risk would be, as long as it's fitted by a gas-safe registered person. We're thinking of buying a second-hand gas oven too, possibly as a stop-gap and possibly to use for years.

[PigletJohn]

it is probably worth looking for one who does lots of cookers, most gas engineers do only boilers and the occasional fire. The manufacturers might have a list of approved local repairers.

A gas cooker is a very simple appliance, but it ought to be checked for flame-failure devices, ignition and mixture.

It is also suppose to be chained to a ring in the wall to prevent it falling over if someone swings on the oven door or stands on it to change a lightbulb.

I hear there is a good trade in buying second hand ranges, giving them a clean and a respray, and selling as reconditioned.

[hellostarling]

Thanks both.

PigletJohn...good tips, especially re reconditioned ones.