Question 1

What is a CP12 landlord gas safety record?

Accepted Answer

A CP12 is the formal Landlord Gas Safety Record that a Gas Safe registered engineer must issue after completing an annual gas safety inspection of a rental property. All gas appliances and pipework in the property are checked. On Tap Plumbing and Gas issues CP12 certificates for landlords across Taunton and Somerset.

Question 2

How often do landlords need a gas safety certificate in Somerset?

Accepted Answer

Landlords in Somerset are legally required to have a gas safety inspection carried out and a CP12 certificate issued every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer. On Tap Plumbing and Gas can schedule annual inspections for landlords with one or multiple properties across Taunton and the wider Somerset area.

Question 3

Can you do the boiler service and CP12 in the same visit in Taunton?

Accepted Answer

Yes. On Tap Plumbing and Gas can carry out the annual boiler service and the Gas Safety Record (CP12) inspection in a single visit, saving you time and money. This is a popular option for landlords in Taunton and Somerset who want to combine both legal and maintenance requirements efficiently.

Question 4

What does central heating installation involve?

Accepted Answer

Central heating installation involves fitting a new gas boiler, connecting it to a radiator circuit throughout the property, installing a thermostat and controls, and commissioning the full system. On Tap Plumbing and Gas carries out full central heating installations in new and existing properties across Taunton and Somerset, with full Gas Safe certification on completion.

Question 5

What is a powerflush and does my Somerset property need one?

Accepted Answer

A powerflush is a professional clean of your central heating system that removes sludge, rust, scale and debris from radiators and pipework using a high-flow pump and specialist cleaning chemicals. Properties in Somerset with older systems or poor radiator performance often benefit significantly from a powerflush, particularly before a new boiler installation.

Question 6

How do you know if a property needs a powerflush?

Accepted Answer

Signs that a central heating system needs a powerflush include radiators that are cold at the bottom but hot at the top, excessive noise from the boiler or pipes, slow system warm-up, brown or black water when bleeding radiators, and a boiler that keeps cutting out. On Tap Plumbing and Gas can assess and advise for your Taunton or Somerset property.

Question 7

Do you install thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) across Somerset?

Accepted Answer

Yes. On Tap Plumbing and Gas installs thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) on existing radiators across Taunton and Somerset. TRVs allow you to control the temperature in individual rooms, reducing energy waste and improving comfort. They are one of the most cost-effective heating upgrades available for Somerset homeowners.

Question 8

Can you fix a central heating system that has cold radiators?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cold radiators are one of the most common heating engineer call-outs in Taunton and Somerset. Common causes include air locks (requiring bleeding), sludge build-up (requiring a powerflush or chemical treatment), a faulty pump, a stuck or failed zone valve, or an incorrectly balanced system. On Tap Plumbing and Gas can diagnose and repair all of these.

Question 9

Do you service or repair magnetic filters in Taunton?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Magnetic filters such as the Fernox TF1 or Adey MagnaClean are fitted to modern heating systems to catch sludge and debris before they reach the boiler. On Tap Plumbing and Gas cleans, services and installs magnetic filters across Taunton and Somerset, including as part of annual boiler servicing.

Question 10

Is On Tap a Gas Safe registered heating engineer in Somerset?

Accepted Answer

Yes. On Tap Plumbing and Gas is fully registered with the Gas Safe Register, which is the official list of engineers who are legally allowed to work on gas appliances in the United Kingdom. You can verify our registration on the Gas Safe Register website using our registration number. All gas work we carry out in Somerset is legally compliant and fully certificated.

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