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Re: Smeg prices
Apparently it’s not so much the price of the bulb that’s the problem. It’s the handling charge.
Re: If you are Corgi Registered…
Thanks for the information. It’s a very sophisticated and impressive site.
BTW is it possible for us RGI’s to access the trade forums?
Re: If you are Corgi Registered…
Is there something wrong with the clock, I make it 15:16 on Sunday the 12th
Re: If you are Corgi Registered…
Bryan
The declaration of safety that Corgi propose sending to the homeowner can only confirm that the installation was carried out by an RGI. The rest of it will be padded out with waffle. The existing CORGI ID card, CP1, completed Benchmark Log Book, detailed invoice or a phone call to Corgi (for the ultra cautious) already performs this task, but without the additional costs to the consumer and financial benefits to Corgi.
I can’t see it making any difference to the terms and conditions of the manufacturer’s warranty, after all the introduction of the Benchmark Log Book hasn’t. The MI may state “The details of the Log Book will be required in the event of any warranty work”, but is this the case in the real world. No new laws or existing laws are being introduced or changed. In a high handed manner Corgi are adopting a cough up the money or get out of the industry attitude.
Installation and Servicing Instructions (MI) state “The installation must be carried out by a CORGI registered Installer or other competent person…”. Corgi Registered Gas Installers have to prove their competence every five years by training for and passing their ACS or again get out of the industry. How do these “other competent persons” prove their competence? This is another grey area that Corgi should be tackling before they get another knife out and aim it in the direction of the RGI.
I don’t know the ins and outs of the Data Protection Act, but I can’t see Corgi wanting all the hassle of arranging for work inspections directly with the householders. I suspect they will send a letter to the RGI stating that on a certain time & date they will require access to the three installations shown herein, it is your responsibility to make the necessary arrangements with your customers and send us confirmation within fourteen days.
If you want some better answers try posting some questions on the forums at http://www.argi.org.uk and spread the word about the Association of Registered Gas Installers.
