On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 10:09:44 +0000, John wrote:


"Fentoozler" nospam@mapson wrote in message
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"The3rd Earl Of Derby" wrote in message
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John Rumm wrote:
The3rd Earl Of Derby wrote:

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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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".

.... and you'd need a plug not a cap after removing the fitting.

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