Hi

I have just had a Micropoint socket installed. This message is to follow-up
a query arising from a previous message ('Has the Corgi chap done this
properly').

Can anyone direct me to a website, or answer some queries, on Micropoint
cooker hoses and connections? Searches bring up lots of for-sale stuff, but
no real facts.

- Are Micropoint sockets and hoses intended to replace the 'conventional'
1/2" bayonet elbows and matching hoses?
- Is the flow-rate through Micropoint systems less than conventional ones?
If so is this a problem?
- What advantages has Micropoint (i.e. why would you use Micropoint rather
than a conventional approach)?
- Are there any special considerations needed when using Micropoint?

Many thanks

Steve

Steve wrote:
Hi

I have just had a Micropoint socket installed. This message is to follow-up
a query arising from a previous message ('Has the Corgi chap done this
properly').

Can anyone direct me to a website, or answer some queries, on Micropoint
cooker hoses and connections? Searches bring up lots of for-sale stuff, but
no real facts.

- Are Micropoint sockets and hoses intended to replace the 'conventional'
1/2" bayonet elbows and matching hoses?
- Is the flow-rate through Micropoint systems less than conventional ones?
If so is this a problem?
- What advantages has Micropoint (i.e. why would you use Micropoint rather
than a conventional approach)?
- Are there any special considerations needed when using Micropoint?

Many thanks

Steve


the only stpulation i am aware of is that the socket is secured to wall
and the hose when conected hangs in a u shape so as to avoid damage to
hose at joints to the brass part. you could always gas rate the
appliance and see if there is a difference to the manufacturers
instructions. and if there is a difference then you would need it
checking out.

we fit micropoint all the time and have not had any problems. i am sure
the flow of gas is ample for cookers. although the flow can be
restricted by other factors in the pipework.

On Sat, 20 May 2006 20:02:19 GMT, Gav wrote:

we fit micropoint all the time and have not had any problems. i am sure
the flow of gas is ample for cookers. although the flow can be
restricted by other factors in the pipework.

Can it be used with LPG?

Steve Firth wrote:
On Sat, 20 May 2006 20:02:19 GMT, Gav wrote:


we fit micropoint all the time and have not had any problems. i am sure
the flow of gas is ample for cookers. although the flow can be
restricted by other factors in the pipework.


Can it be used with LPG?

To quote from www.bes.ltd.uk:

"The British Gas plc developed and approved gas carcassing system, based
on 12 mm and 10 mm pipe sizes. Fittings are also available with 8 mm and
6 mm inlets. For Natural Gas, and also LPG up to a pressure of 50 mbar."

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Cheers,

John.

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Steve Firth wrote:
On Sat, 20 May 2006 20:02:19 GMT, Gav wrote:

we fit micropoint all the time and have not had any problems. i am sure
the flow of gas is ample for cookers. although the flow can be
restricted by other factors in the pipework.

Can it be used with LPG?
i think you can get versions for lpg but as it is under more pressure
and is a more searching gas i would check this out. i have very little
knowledge of lpg and the bit of knowledge i have does not include using
a micropiont cooker connection.

Steve Firth wrote:
On Sat, 20 May 2006 20:02:19 GMT, Gav wrote:

we fit micropoint all the time and have not had any problems. i am sure
the flow of gas is ample for cookers. although the flow can be
restricted by other factors in the pipework.

Can it be used with LPG?
http://www.bes.ltd.uk/nav_graf/frames_cat.htm

that proves it, it can be used if it is one of those or same

Thanks for the comments chaps.

Steve

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Hi

I have just had a Micropoint socket installed. This message is to
follow-up a query arising from a previous message ('Has the Corgi chap
done this properly').

Can anyone direct me to a website, or answer some queries, on Micropoint
cooker hoses and connections? Searches bring up lots of for-sale stuff,
but no real facts.

- Are Micropoint sockets and hoses intended to replace the 'conventional'
1/2" bayonet elbows and matching hoses?
- Is the flow-rate through Micropoint systems less than conventional ones?
If so is this a problem?
- What advantages has Micropoint (i.e. why would you use Micropoint rather
than a conventional approach)?
- Are there any special considerations needed when using Micropoint?

Many thanks

Steve