Capping a gas pipe

[zemphis]

If anyone could help with this please.

I need to cap a gas pipe which is no longer in use after a set point. I'm wondering should i use a stop end or the compression type cap? I have both but a little unsure which would be best. Pics below show the pipe and fittings.

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There is a gas cooker on the left of my pic. I would cut the pipe coming from the left just before the elbow connector (red circle) and attach the stop end. Obviously i would shut the gas off from the meter before starting. But after making the cut do i need to do anything else or wait for the gas to clear etc?

thanks

 

[gremlin16]

How are you going to test the pipe work

 

[gaspro1981]

where do we start! carry out a let by test and complete a tightness test if let by test ok attach continuity bonds and remove and cap gas meter and place in ventilated area, and blah blah blah but on a serious note if you ain't qualified or competent do not even attempt to do this kind of works

 

[Gastel]

If your having to ask about what to do then you really shouldn't be working on gas pipes.

 

[landyandy]

Consider using a registered gas engineer for this.

It shouldn't cost you much.

Andy.

 

[ddk]

I would suggest getting a professional to do this. **************

 

[gas4you]

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