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
– 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:
- 11 = Cooker Grill
- 31 = Gas Fire
- 35 = Flued Convector Unit
- 37 = Back Boiler Unit
- 41 = Central heating Boiler
- 42 = Warm Air Heater
- 44 = Back Boiler Fire
- 47 = Combination Boiler (Combi)
- 51 = Instantaneous Water Heater
- 52 = Multi-point Water Heater
- 53 = Circulator