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John Rumm wrote:
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If its the bayonet(push-fit) type? the valve will close and stay
closed. If screw, this needs to be capped.

If it is to remain disconnected then you should not rely on the
bayonet fitting to remain gas tight - it ought to be capped.

Wouldn't you say that if that was the case then this is a faulty
coupler?

By the way where does one obtain a capping for bayonet coupler?

(even if disconnecting short term it is good plan to check it for
gas soundness)



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Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite



John is correct, a bayonet fitting should not be left unused and a
3/4" threaded cap screwed onto the backplate in its place.

Angus

I'm trying to visualise a standard bayonet whch has a 3/4"
connection. I only ever came acrosss 1/2".

To the OP If its one of the mini bayonets IIRC a sealing cap is
already available from BES

Are they on their site?

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Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite

I think he means a 1/2" bsp male plug to screw into the backplate AFTER
removal of the bayonet not a cap to go on the bayonet but please do
correct me if i am wrong.

Thats the way for the "female" bayonet which is commonest but there is a
"male" bayonet somewhat smaller and the cap I meant is for that type. All
that would be needed for this type is to put it on the projecting bayonet to
close it off. A leak test would of course be advisable.

For the old female type you are of course correct.