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What is a GC Number?

GC stands for Gas Council number. It's an identification system for gas appliances and some specific products, created by British Gas in collaboration with boiler manufacturers and suppliers.

Understanding the GC Number Format

The GC number follows a specific format: 00-000-00

First two digits (00-000-00):
– First digit specifies the main type of appliances
– Second digit specifies the type of appliance within the type

Next three digits (00-000-00):
– Name of the manufacturer

Last two digits (00-000-00):
– Model/sub range identifier

Appliance Types

Below is a list of Appliance Types (as defined in the first 2 digits) – this list is not exhaustive: