New Gas Cooker- how do I describe this!!?

[tr002b0685]

Hi all,

I have just purchased a new gas cooker and my plumber is asking me to let him know the type of fitting so he can get the hose on his way.....

Now, my old cooker looks simple, an inlet with threads to take a 1/2" hose.

This new one has the inlet, but with what looks to be aluminium/metal cap inside...so no hole!

Any help as to what i need to tell him....before I look stooopid! (if I don't already!!!)

Cheers

 

[GQuigley67]

what I do in this situation is buy a couple of different fittings, this way I have some stock left over if its a male or female connection

 

[tr002b0685]

Cheers,

Are all new cookers fitted with this cap now and should he know about this and have the tools to remove it.

Sorry for sounding dim, just dont want to be ripped off as I have never seen this cap/cover on the cooker inlet before.

*edited for spelling*

 

[GQuigley67]

if hes a GAS SAFE engineer who has his cooker ticket and has half a brain I'm sure he'll manage

 

[tr002b0685]

ok cheers GQuigley67....it just looked unusual to me...see what he says when i tell him that! :innocent:

 

[Guest123]

The cap sounds like the protective screw in cap that is there to protect the threads on the inlet. Standard hose and connections should be ok. If not as GQuigley67 says, the fitter should bring along a few types. He can always return the ones he doesn't use.

 

[tr002b0685]

Ahh...I see, thanks for that simple answer system3... just wanted to know what it was myself in case he tried to bamboozle a damsel in distress!!

Thanks again

Tracy :O)

 

[Guest123]

Ahh...I see, thanks for that simple answer system3... just wanted to know what it was myself in case he tried to bamboozle a damsel in distress!!

Thanks again

Tracy :O)

Hi again Tracy, let us know how you get on with this installation and the parts used!

 

[tr002b0685]

I will do, thanks again.

 

[SUSSEX MAN]

Totaly agree with GQUIGLEY67

 

[kirkgas]

Cheers,

Are all new cookers fitted with this cap now and should he know about this and have the tools to remove it.

Sorry for sounding dim, just dont want to be ripped off as I have never seen this cap/cover on the cooker inlet before.

*edited for spelling*

how many cooker inlet pipes has the average punter seen, sorry this seems like mr DIY needing tinternet assistance, ANY GSR with CKR1 would NOT ask a punter to look behind the cooker to tell him what he needs, IF i'm wrong and you are asking on his behalf i apologise, and in lieu of compensation i will offer you very good advice "GET A NEW GUY TO FIT YOUR COOKER"

 

[PlumbBobBob]

that is good advice kirk

 

[AWheating]

surely he must be asking what type of bayonet fitting is there so he knows what cooker hose pipe to buy? maybe its getting lost in translation.

 

[SUSSEX MAN]

how many cooker inlet pipes has the average punter seen, sorry this seems like mr DIY needing tinternet assistance, ANY GSR with CKR1 would NOT ask a punter to look behind the cooker to tell him what he needs, IF i'm wrong and you are asking on his behalf i apologise, and in lieu of compensation i will offer you very good advice "GET A NEW GUY TO FIT YOUR COOKER"

I must say that I totally agree with this statement NO average person would not have a clue. And not only that IF this is DIY It would be illegal GAS work

 

[REDSAW]

seems to me the q is bayonet or micro-point to me?.

 

[kirkgas]

seems to me the q is bayonet or micro-point to me?.

how would an average customer differentiate between a black rubber hose thing that plugs into a metal thing on the wall, as either a micro point or a bayonet and 1/2" hose

 

[REDSAW]

diameter of a finger or todger, simples madam!

 

[GQuigley67]

I pretty much had the same vibe, that's why i was reluctant to give any information, because surely someone who fits cookers should know what to expect ?

 

[WHPES]

A few times I've written out a detailed list of stuff for a customer (ones I know very well) to pick up to save me time but never heard of just an ad-hoc request over the phone.

 

[tr002b0685]

Well well well.....look what i've started here.....

Right, for all you Miss Marples and Columbos out there, I had my cooker fitted this morning.... it was a bayonette fitting the guy required, brought it with him no problem...

He had the cover I was talking about removed before he had time to let his cuppa cool!!....

Then I gave him a right good laugh by showing him the comments on this thread...I wont repeat what he said...must be plumber speak!! so you lot will know what i'm on about..... Anyway wont be posting here again as I have never read so much rubbish in all my life...you lot are so full of your own self importance its untrue.

Lets hope you dont reward your customers with the same childish remarks.

For the odd sensible reply given, thank you.

Tracy xx

 

[secret squirrel]

Well that told you lot........

I hope your all very proud of yourselves........

 

[GQuigley67]

we just dont like to encourage DIY gas work so don't give away too much information over the internet, that is all

 

[tr002b0685]

you could have said that in the first place.........!

 

[Puddle]

please keep on topic and no insults or sarcasm

thank you

 

[REDSAW]

i was right then,
a todger/bayonette hose

 

[GQuigley67]

wonder what the plumber said