Is this a gas end cap

[Alex evans]

Hi there. There used to be a gas fire here and i assume this picture is a gas pipe end cap, capped off when they (old owners) took the gas fire out. Im getting carpet in soon and so want this cap to be either under the floor or, back at the t juntion (of which i assume exists) that goes from supply to kitchen.

My question.

Is this actually a end cap. As a serch is google images looks diffrent?? :\ cheers all!!

 

[Dan Robinson]

No. You need someone in sharpish.

 

[Alex evans]

What is it then?

 

[Dan Robinson]

An open end.

 

[Alex evans]

But surely then, gas would be pumping out? Filling the room.

 

[chappers]

probably capped off elsewhere under the floor

 

[Alex evans]

Put me nose to it. Theres a slight whiff of gas. Only ever so slight tho. So how can it be only letting such a small ammount pass. Gas safe plumber is comming friday during the day. N its been like that for a year.


Does tgis mean once its done my gas bill will be less

 

[DaveHerns]

Might be the previous owners plugged the pipe by pushing something down it instead of fitting a cap

 

[Elkato531]

Could be redundant and not connected to supply. Old gas pipes often smell a bit with residues. Best to get it checked out though.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Unless there is a purpose made, TYPE APPROVED termination/cap then it is classed as an open end and therefore dangerous.

Get someone in.

 

[Alex evans]

Could be any of them 3 above. Glad ive got someone comming friday.carpet saturday.