Bayonet Cooker Connection

[andrew1210]

Hi, just a query on behalf of a friend,

She had has to disconnect her cooker as she is getting a new floor fitted tomorrow, she has removed the bayonet connection for the cooker

(Rubber hose, brass connection with the bayonet holder type fitting and four holes)

Is it safe to turn the gas on without the connection in place so she can have CH/DHW?

IE, does the connection seal closed with nothing connected and no gas can escape?

Thanks in advance.

 

[dextrous]

If she ties a plastic bag around the end, then she'll be able to determine whether it's passing gas or not.

 

[twgas]

If she ties a plastic bag around the end, then she'll be able to determine whether it's passing gas or not.

Is this a new test I'm unaware of?

 

[gas4you]

Yes she can. The whole purpose of the bayonet fitting is for householders to be able to remove the cooker & hose safely themselves. Usually for pulling the cooker out to clean behind it etc.

 

[dextrous]

If she ties a plastic bag around the end, then she'll be able to determine whether it's passing gas or not.

Is this a new test I'm unaware of?

You really need to keep up with the times