My new gas cooker...........

LilacLillie

I've just ordered a new gas cooker today from Tesco direct.
I've added the installation/fitting to the order but have a question that I hope someone can advise me on.
I have the old rubber hose connection at the back of my old cooker and have been told these are no longer used (by a friend).
Is this going to cause a probelm when they come this week to fit the new cooker?
Does anyone know if the old rubber one can be used? It looks completly fine to me , never given us any problems.
Shall I rush about tomorrow and see if I can get a gas fitter to come before the cooker fitter???
I don't really know now what to do :think:
Thanks in advance
LL

gasbag1602

Flexable hoses are used still! What she probably means is you cannot use the old hose, a brand new one will have to be fitted at a cost of about £15.00 so panic over!!!:beer:

LilacLillie

Thanks so much gasbag!
They were saying something about a bayonet fitting and that the guys fitting the new one wouldn't connect it if I didn't have the new bayonet that 'twist & locks' the pipes now????
See what they say when they come then.
LL

the_tired_one

Hmmm - we're in the same position. Ive kept the flexi-hose though

mikey72

There are two types, bayonet, and micropoint. New hose is always good though.

Pssst

Fitting gas cookers is a tuppeny ha'penny job for any competent gas person. There are various different types/specs of flexible hose. The installer should alter/install to suit.

mikey72

What the tesco website says is

Gas Cooker:- The qualified installer can disconnect your old appliance and connect the new one to a suitable existing gas point providing the point conforms to current CORGI regulations.

Sounds reasonable enough to me.

Pssst

So are Tesco saying that the fitter doesnt mind perhaps minor alterations to the existing pipe behind the cooker to fit the newer micropoint flex or are they saying..well if it has the older/larger flex plug in connector,they wont fit it as his van only has micropoint flexes on board? What if there is just a backplate elbow with a 1/2 bsp plug in it or the existing flex is a screw in type?

mikey72

I don't touch gas, I have no idea what the current regulations specify as to type of connection, ventilation, but I'd expect a bit of work if I was paying nearly £70. I wouldn't expect him to make major changes if it was unsafe to start with though.

LilacLillie

It also says

'If you have ordered the full installation and disconection service for electric/gas cookers, we will take care of everything for you'

They are coming next Tuesday, so today I popped into B & Q and bought 2 different hose pipes and 2 connectors that fit to the wall pipe for £49.50!!!! (didn't know what to get, so got both??).
Just in case there is a problem on the day, am so hoping they supply and fit in their costing, but if they don't, am hoping they can use mine and do it all at same time.
B & Q will refund as long as I don't open packs.
I am really puzzled by this and will post outcome next week when hopfully its all done and dusted.
LL

mikey72 wrote: »

What the tesco website says is

Gas Cooker:- The qualified installer can disconnect your old appliance and connect the new one to a suitable existing gas point providing the point conforms to current CORGI regulations.

Sounds reasonable enough to me.

Pssst

I dont actually think you had to buy anything Lilac..i suspect the cost included for them to supply and fit whatever bits are necessary so when they come,dont wave your bits. Let them get on with it and take your bits back for a refund.