On 03/25/2014 12:05 AM, John Rumm wrote:


Hobs (contrary to popular belief) can also use flexible hoses, or can be
rigid piped. The final connection the hob usually being a gas union nut,
such that it can be disconnected there.


I had a hob fitted just weeks ago by a Gas safe registered installer who
said this wasn't allowed and that he'd come across one just that week.
So following what you said I emailed Gas safe to ask and have just
received the following reply.

"Thank you for your enquiry, generally a gas hob can be fitted using a
flexible hose provided that it can be installed in the appropriate
manner ie hanging in a relaxed U shape not stressed or touching hot
components etc and provided that the appliance manufacturer does not
prohibit such method of installations."

I don't think I'll email him though !

Andy C