Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Dec 05, 2010 1:28 pm After discussions with our builder, we've talked them down to quoting a price of $690 to install an external gas BBQ point in our alfresco area. This does seem a little pricey to me, given that for that money we could buy a reasonable BBQ and gas bottle.
We're wondering if it's "over capitalising" to spend the money on the point, given that we may need to sell the house in the first year after it's built. I guess it would be a selling point, but I doubt that we'd recoup the installation cost.. What are your thoughts? Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 2Dec 05, 2010 1:57 pm We had a gas point as a standard inclusion with our home & just relocated it to the alfresco for our future built in BBQ, we didn't need it inside as we have duct rev cyc air con. It will def save having to make sure gas bottle is topped up as we have a fair few BBQ's all year round. If we didn't plan on living there long term tho i don't think i'd be spending $ on non essential extras. Cooper's Build - Perth NOR viewtopic.php?f=31&t=30525 Prelim- mid Sept 2009, Pre Start 2 Feb, Siteworks- 21 April 2010, Slab- 10 May, Deliveries- all by 26 May Bricking- 28 May - 26 June, Roof complete 5 Aug, Float 28 Aug, Lock up 16 Sept Cabinets 1 Oct, Tiling 22 Oct, PCI 18 Nov, KEYS 3 Dec 2010 MOVED IN 17 DEC 2010 Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 3Dec 05, 2010 2:02 pm Portable BBQ with gas bottle does me fine - I wouldnt choose to spend nearly $700 on a built in external gas point - but I guess if you have a lot of BBQ's the gas would be cheaper this way in the long run. Can't see it being a big resale issue though or you re-couping your costs - in amongst all the myriad of issues people choose a house on, I would think this a fair way down the priority list. Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 4Dec 05, 2010 2:05 pm I added a capped external gas point at only $219! Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 5Dec 05, 2010 2:25 pm the price sounds about right, we have gas stove, hot water, heating - so to run another gas point outside required our lines to be upgraded to get enough pressure thru. This adds to the cost. Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 6Dec 05, 2010 4:09 pm For a house that Im building to live in for a very long time, its a must for us. HOWEVER, its not something I would look for in a house that I was buying already built if that makes sense? Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 7Dec 05, 2010 4:18 pm I think if your BBQ is connected to mains gas then it's not considered a "portable" therefore it can be used on fire ban days... correct me if I'm wrong but that has been my understanding... I'd do it - I agree with BAM - it wouldn't make or break a deal for resale I wouldn't think - but for your own ease and use over the next X amount of years - why not! Sleven Moved into our Atlantique MkII 36 by Carlisle Homes Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 8Dec 05, 2010 4:19 pm Bam For a house that Im building to live in for a very long time, its a must for us. HOWEVER, its not something I would look for in a house that I was buying already built if that makes sense? +1 Although, I haven't converted the BBQ over to use mains gas yet, it is something I'll eventually get around to. I probably should do it soon seeing as I have so much trouble with the gas bottle. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 9Dec 05, 2010 6:15 pm It has been recommended to me to have it done and it is a good idea. However my brother and dad are in the caravan game so getting a bottle filled up isn`t a prob and it also comes at the right "price" Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 10Dec 05, 2010 7:34 pm hmm - we just cancelled ours. As I thought the $600 was too much. Also a fam member had one installed and then found it wasn't strong enough for the huge bbq. Not sure if they had the lines upgraded or not. Would you have to upgrade your gas for it to work? Or do all new homes have upgraded gas lines?? Building with Life$tyle Homes in Perth SOR Key Dates on First Page of my Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=38761 Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 11Dec 06, 2010 12:47 am Thanks everyone for the replies. Shez, in our case the $690 that they quoted was largely to upgrade the diameter of the gas lines. I'm not a gasfitter, but I can't see how by moving up a gauge in diameter would bear such a large cost. Cooper, that sounds like a brilliant idea (relocating the included gas point outside to the alfresco). We will have rev cycle a/c too, so that might be a winner. Otherwise I think the cost is just too great to justify. We want to stay in the house long term, but due to finances and work we may need to relocate within a year or two after the build. Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 12Dec 06, 2010 7:38 pm Quote: I think if your BBQ is connected to mains gas then it's not considered a "portable" therefore it can be used on fire ban days... correct me if I'm wrong but that has been my understanding DH told me ours is fine to use on fire ban days because it is gas and doesnt have an open flame - perhaps these regulations vary from state to state? Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 13Dec 06, 2010 7:51 pm Something to think of when deciding to ditch the standalone gas BBQ: 1998 Esso Longford gas explosion The fire at the plant was not extinguished until two days later. The Longford plant was shut down immediately, and the state of Victoria was left without its primary gas supplier. Within days, the Victorian Energy Network Corporation shut down the state's entire gas supply. The resulting gas supply shortage was devastating to Victoria's economy, crippling industry and the commercial sector (in particular, the hospitality industry which relied on natural gas for cooking). Loss to industry during the crisis was estimated at around AUD$1.3 billion. As natural gas was also widely used in houses in Victoria for cooking, water heating and home heating, many Victorians endured 20 days of cold showers and cold nights. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_Esso_Longford_gas_explosion Whilst it is a rarity that this may happen again, building in a bit of independence into your home may mean you eat raw steak or cooked steak. Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 14Dec 06, 2010 8:30 pm E1109 Something to think of when deciding to ditch the standalone gas BBQ: 1998 Esso Longford gas explosion The fire at the plant was not extinguished until two days later. The Longford plant was shut down immediately, and the state of Victoria was left without its primary gas supplier. Within days, the Victorian Energy Network Corporation shut down the state's entire gas supply. The resulting gas supply shortage was devastating to Victoria's economy, crippling industry and the commercial sector (in particular, the hospitality industry which relied on natural gas for cooking). Loss to industry during the crisis was estimated at around AUD$1.3 billion. As natural gas was also widely used in houses in Victoria for cooking, water heating and home heating, many Victorians endured 20 days of cold showers and cold nights. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_Esso_Longford_gas_explosion Whilst it is a rarity that this may happen again, building in a bit of independence into your home may mean you eat raw steak or cooked steak. Electric Frypan??? Re: Would you install an exteral gas BBQ point? 15Dec 06, 2010 8:35 pm geoffandlin E1109 Something to think of when deciding to ditch the standalone gas BBQ: 1998 Esso Longford gas explosion The fire at the plant was not extinguished until two days later. The Longford plant was shut down immediately, and the state of Victoria was left without its primary gas supplier. Within days, the Victorian Energy Network Corporation shut down the state's entire gas supply. The resulting gas supply shortage was devastating to Victoria's economy, crippling industry and the commercial sector (in particular, the hospitality industry which relied on natural gas for cooking). Loss to industry during the crisis was estimated at around AUD$1.3 billion. As natural gas was also widely used in houses in Victoria for cooking, water heating and home heating, many Victorians endured 20 days of cold showers and cold nights. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_Esso_Longford_gas_explosion Whilst it is a rarity that this may happen again, building in a bit of independence into your home may mean you eat raw steak or cooked steak. Electric Frypan??? Its a viable option, but the standalone gas supply is the reason I never looked into this for my place when I built it. Re: Would you install an external gas BBQ point? 16Apr 23, 2011 10:29 am We got one installed and the water to the fridge connected for $220. I was pleased it was this price. The gas pipe was right at the spot we wanted to connect the BBQ so no extra pipes needed and not a tricky job. Still, I think your man is taking the michael with that price. Re: Would you install an external gas BBQ point? 17Apr 23, 2011 9:13 pm Our builder quoted only $165 so I don't knwo why they are charging nearly $700! We decided not to get it though after I looked into what you need to do to the BBQ at Bunnings.. You need to buy a special BBQ, then buy a kit for it and pay a plumber to put the kit on the BBQ.. We don't have to change the gas bottle THAT often. Bunnings said they ujsed to sell DIY kits but people were having exploding type accidents! Re: Would you install an external gas BBQ point? 18Apr 23, 2011 11:08 pm Quote: Would you install an external gas BBQ point? No. With a portable gas bottled bbq, I can move it around, and possibly as far away from the house as possible, to minimize the smell going in to the house. Re: Would you install an external gas BBQ point? 19Apr 24, 2011 12:39 pm We were going to get one but then somehow change our minds. We love our charcoal weber Re: Would you install an external gas BBQ point? 20Apr 24, 2011 7:56 pm We used the standard Gas point that was included with the house and placed it next to the sliding door to the alfresco area. That way all we need is to run the hose outside for BBQ's in summer and its still inside for heating in winter Saying that though I agree with zeitgeber nothing beats the portable gas cylinder and being able to move the BBQ away from the house esp when your prone to really BBQ'ing your meat lol. 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