On 26/03/2014 11:59, Fredxxx wrote:
On 26/03/2014 01:48, John Rumm wrote:

Then you can put the BSP adaptor on the hob, test fit it and pipe up the
rigid pipe. Then all you need do on final fitting is make the last
compression joint between pipe and adaptor, and test.

Is it ok to use a flexible plumbing stick for final fitting to the hob?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/flexible-c...-x-300mm/61598


It would save a lot of marrying up of pipe and hob. It could also move
the only compression joint to a visible location.

I can't really see the need...

You slap something like

http://www.bes.co.uk/products/140.asp#6655

on to the male BSP spigot on the hob. Drop it in place, then sort out
your pipe run from the wall to the compression fitting on the bottom of
the coupler.

Of if you want posh, then there is

http://www.bes.co.uk/products/005a.asp

(item 12880)

The down pointing bit is of most importance with free standing cookers,
but its the normal approach. A gentle U is ideal since it does not
stress the hose or connections.

I think the current one is horizontal!

Well it better than pointing up were it could collect crumbs etc.


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Cheers,

John.

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