On Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:02:45 +0000, Tim S wrote:

Housemartin coughed up some electrons that declared:

I was wondering if it is technically illegal to replace a like for like
gas hob if the bayonate fittings are in the right position and is just
a case of pushing a new one in?

No - why did you think it would be? Bayonet fittings are designed for
end user operation.

But... you said "hob", not "cooker".

I saw something in Ed's Gas FAQ (IIRC) about fitted hobs and hoses, to
the effect of using hoses is no longer allowed and they should be fully
plumbed in.

Free standing cookers of course use hose and a bayonet connector.

Which one are you referring to?

Cheers

Tim

Quite so. Unless the makers say DO use a bayonet connector you should not
use one on a hob.


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