Gas hob installation query?

[macka09]

I don’t normally fit hobs or do much gas install work but im installing a gas hob. Am I right in saying it’s just a gas rate of the appliance and check working pressures?

 

[Scott_D]

Flame picture
Clearances
Ventilation
Safety devices

 

[Harvest Fields]

As above

 

[townfanjon]

Dont forget a gas cock , waste of bloody time though .

 

[Harvest Fields]

Dont forget a gas cock , waste of bloody time though .

Let’s not start that again Town.

 

[macka09]

Dont forget a gas cock , waste of bloody time though .

This you mean?

 

[macka09]

Flame picture. No yellow or wavy flames?
Clearances. Check mis?
Ventilation. Openable window or door?
Safety devices???

 

[townfanjon]

This you mean?

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Yes, but not much use when you have to pull the cooker out to turn the hob off lol

 

[Scott_D]

I like the gas ISO’s with test point from Screwfix for hobs

Check FFds are working
Clearances from units etc

 

[macka09]

I like the gas ISO’s with test point from Screwfix for hobs

Check FFds are working
Clearances from units etc

I didn’t think a hob had an ffd? Or am I being stupid?

 

[Scott_D]

I didn’t think a hob had an ffd? Or am I being stupid?

Most new ones do
Must have one if it’s fiats

 

[Aire]

Most new ones do
Must have one if it’s fiats

Why would you have a hob in a car? 😀

 

[Harvest Fields]

Why would you have a hob in a car? 😀

I thought that but couldn’t be bothered to correct him.😛😛

 

[macka09]

Most new ones do
Must have one if it’s fiats

Fiats??

 

[Aire]

I didn’t think a hob had an ffd? Or am I being stupid?

Your not been stupid, most new ones do but lots of old ones don't. As above, in multi dwelling buildings, a hob must be fitted with an ffd. To test it, light the hob, blow the flame out and check the gas switches itself off, and do this for all rings.

 

[Scott_D]

Fiats??

And Citroen’s

FLATS 😀

 

[Old Account]

Pipe work must be ridgid not with cooker hose 🙂

 

[Harvest Fields]

Only if there is an built in oven in front of it.

 

[Riley]

Pipe work must be ridgid not with cooker hose 🙂

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One of yours Ron 😀

 

[macka09]

Are the clearances above and to the back and side only for flammable materials? What about a distance at the front of the work top?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Pipe work must be ridgid not with cooker hose 🙂

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You can fit hobs on cooker hoses manufacturer instructions must say it’s acceptable and the install meets the spec

 

[Riley]

I wish they hadn’t gone down that route as some manufacturers do and some manufacturers don’t

 

[Scott_D]

Are the clearances above and to the back and side only for flammable materials? What about a distance at the front of the work top?

What have you got that’s non flammable?

 

[kozak1968]

Or listen for the click when the ring is turned off.

 

[Scott_D]

Or listen for the click when the ring is turned off.

Does the click mean it’s working?

 

[macka09]

What have you got that’s non flammable?

Tiled splashback

 

[kozak1968]

yes

 

[kozak1968]

Pipe work must be ridgid not with cooker hose 🙂

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Depends what the MIs says. Ive got a Belling in my house that says it can be installed on a flexible connection. I still installed rigid pipework though.