Disconnecting gas cooker

ahfat41

After some advice re gas cooker

Having the kitchen floor done, reputable floor company, screed first, the fitter whilst trying to remove the gas cooker told me he could not do it as the valve would not shut off. So he reconnected it and told me to get it checked. From experience before gas safety regulations my husband used to disconnect or reconnect. So not sure why it will not shut off. I know you need a gas safe engineer for that. Shall I be concerned and book an emergency call? He said it’s ok as there is no smell of gas but to get it checked. He is screeding the kitchen floor now so I guess he is not that worried. Cannot walk on the floor for 6 hrs. If it’s an emergency he should know. I will book one tomorrow.

grumpy_codger

IIRC, these valves don't have a stopper determining the shut-off position of the handle, and this position is very precise. This can explain why the fitter thought it was faulty and didn't want to risk.
Even if the valve really doesn't shut off completely, then the connected cooker does - as it did before the fitter tried to disconned it.
Personally, I don't see any emergency and although (I know!!) your husband isn't supposed to do this, he can try disconnecting the cooker again  and checking the valve personally before calling an engineer. For this, after disconnecting the cooker, he can fill the outlet of the valve with washing-up liquid foam. The same way the entire valve with two connections can be checked after connecting the cooker back if needed.

ahfat41

Thanks, no smell of gas, do you think I should get it checked by a gas safety engineer. With gas, getting nervous. 

MysteryMe

Yes I would. It does not sound like an emergency so just book a normal visit. If there is a fault with a valve / connections they will be able to sort it.

ahfat41

Thanks I will, it’s just am having new flooring hope the pulling and dragging does not scratch the new floor.

MysteryMe

Put an old sheet or towel down