bush16 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 we currently have a gas cooker but i am buying a electric cooker, does the gas shut off once the gas cooker is disconnected we have got up to date electrics as council renewed kitchen last yr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Yes, it's a bayonet fitting that cuts the gas off when you disconnect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 we currently have a gas cooker but i am buying a electric cooker, does the gas shut off once the gas cooker is disconnected we have got up to date electrics as council renewed kitchen last yr Should be OK, but if in doubt weld a metal cap onto the end of the gas pipe .... open the windows first though to avoid excessive damage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert_Baehr Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Don't be silly. Opening the windows won't stop them from breaking. Fix the metal cap on with Araldite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Don't be silly. Opening the windows won't stop them from breaking. Fix the metal cap on with Araldite. Car body filler works a treat too! Used in conjunction with Baco foil you can do almost invisible repairs on short circuited wiring too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert_Baehr Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 There you go This thread is a mine of useful DIY information. A landmine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hard2miss Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 If your not having a gas cooker then you are better off capping it off rather relying on the bayonet fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert_Baehr Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 No doubt. - But if you're going to replace the bayonet fitting with a cap, aren't you supposed to be a qualified gas fitter? Given that the OP was unsure of what would happen when the cooker was disconnected, it might be a smart move to have any subsequent modifications done by somebody who is an approved fitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 No doubt. - But if you're going to replace the bayonet fitting with a cap, aren't you supposed to be a qualified gas fitter? Given that the OP was unsure of what would happen when the cooker was disconnected, it might be a smart move to have any subsequent modifications done by somebody who is an approved fitter. That is always the case, however a bayonet fitting is an approved method of disconnection. I would recommend however, if it to be permanant, to get it capped off. This obviously means greater expense, espescially if you decide to have a gas cooker once more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Just bend the gas pipe under the floorboards where it won't get in the way and, as mentioned before .... keep the windows open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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