moving a gas cooker?

Question

i am moving soon so need to disconnect my cooker and reconnect in new place, we have been told it is just like a light bulb fitting (push and twist) 1;is it easy :2; is it safe -

Answer 1

No, legally you cannot remove the cooker yourself, even if it is a bayonet fitting, you have to leak test (which should not be done with detergent or soap, that is illegal), if there is a leak, you have to be able to test the metre, repair the leak and test the metre again, (the bayonet should really be removed anyhow if the present occupiers are moving out, and the pipe capped), when the cooker is re-installed, if there is no bayonet, one has to be fitted, so the metre has to be tested there too, anti tilt mechanism also has to be installed, clearances to sides and height have to be checked, then the cooker pressure tested and the thermostat and safety devices have to be checked. Know what i am talking about? No? Neither do a good half of your previous answerers. Rant over, sorry but I get annoyed with people on here who are quite willing to put lives at risk by giving wrong answers for the sake of 2 points.

Answer 2

There are a number of different types of connector. If you're unsure about how to do it, you probably don't have the right tools - so get a gas fitter to do it. The bayonet type connector is easy if that's what you've got, but you're unlikely to find a similar connector at your new place.

You need two sets of grips (preferably gas pliers of Stiltsons) or one and a suitably sized spanner, a half inch female cap and some jointing compound. Turn off the gas at the meter. Pull out the cooker and disconnect the rubber hose from the pipe on the wall. This might be a bayonet connector (like a light bulb) or it might be one with a large nut. Now move the cooker out of your way. Take the rest of the fitting off the end of the pipe so you have only a threaded pipe (use one set of grips to prevent the pipe turning. Take that with you, you'll need it in your new house. Now put some jointing compound on the cap and screw it tightly onto the end of the pipe.

Make some froth with water and washing up liquid and cover the joint between the pipe an the fitting. Turn on the gas at the meter. If no bubbles form at the joint, you've done it. If they do, turn the gas off and call the gas fitter you should have called in the first place.

Answer 3

You have to have this done professionally, the flexi pipes are a standard length and there are regulations to the height of the fitting, stabilisation of the the cooker, and correct distances to walls and cupboards etc, you have to tightness test the gas metre before and after the alteration, purge the new supply and gas rate or burner pressure test the cooker, i am guessing you won't know how to do this, it is also illegal to use soapy water on gas carrying parts, they are corrosive! You are entitled to attempt this in your own home, but your insurance company would void your insurance if they found out, and if the result of your actions caused damage to life or property, you would be fined minimum, or prison if serious damage caused. A gas engineer may charge £100 for this depending on the work, but it is money well spent!

Answer 4

if your cooker is connected via a cooker hose and a brass fitting, yes it could be a bayonet fitting, similar to the bayonet light bulb. (look it up on the internet to check the look of the fitting.)

you need to test the gas to make sure the new connection is not leaking. (Corgi Gas engineer does this)

Answer 5

You do not need a gas fitter to move your cooker. It is a bayonet fitting on your gas pipe. You just push up and twist, but push hard because the fitting is spring loaded. When you refit it again, just rub some soap or liquid soap on the seal and it will go in easier.

Answer 6

YES and YES.......i disconnect mine when cleaning behind it ...push then twist ....and it pulls out

If you aren't competent get someone corgi registered, because they will need to attach a hose to the cooker, ensure that the bayonet is suitable such that the hose doesn't hang over a portion of the oven which gets too hot, ensure the oven is secured against falling over forwards, level, correct distances from combustibles, adequate ventilation / door/ window/ extractor (of suitable throughput) depending on cubic volume of room, check installation pipework, meter, any other gas appliances.

On top of which you do now need a certyificate from local authority which may cost you £100 but corgi installer can arrange for £5 or so depending upon local practice.

Answer 7

Yep its a bayonet fitting
push in and a quarter twist right to tighten
left to loosen
easy and safe
check rubber o ring is intact

if you want to check for gas leak
spray some water with detergent
in it will make bubbles if lose

Answer 8

No - you have to get a gas fitter in or the gas board. Very strict regulations about gas and electricity stuff now.

Answer 9

No, you have to have some one in to do it who is CORGI registered.