Flame Failure Devices from Cooker Spare Parts

When your gas cooker is performing as it should, life is good. But, if it starts to start to become faulty, it can really begin to frustrate you, as a lot relies on your cooker - such as being able to eat a home-cooked meal. You may be put off from using your cooker if it's beginning to become faulty, and may be tempted to just replace your entire gas cooker - but that's an expensive and time-consuming solution to your problem. Gas cooker repairs can seem daunting, and you may not want to deal with the problem yourself, but it doesn't have to be difficult.

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Gas Cooker Hoses from Cooker Spare Parts

There are a number of different gas hoses on the market today, so when it comes to replacing your gas cooker hose, it can all seem rather overwhelming! In this blog post, we will aim to explain to you the different types of gas hose and what they are used for; hopefully, when you come to purchase your replacement gas cooker hose, you will be relatively confident that you have purchased the correct one.

What is a gas cooker hose?

a gas hose is a cylindrical tube that has been designed specifically for carrying gas from one location to another, with as little leakage as possible. Because gas is a very small particle it can leak out of the smallest gaps, so many gas cooker hoses have to be specifically constructed in such away they prevent gas leaks for many years. Many gas hoses are constructed from rubber and different kinds of plastic because these materials have been constructed in such away they are leak resistant. 

Over time gas pipes can become worn and start showing signs of wear and tear, it is then you will have to start thinking about purchasing and fitting a new gas cooker hose.

Different Types of Gas Hoses:

There are 5 types of gas cooker hoses, standard gas hose – natural gas, Standard gas hose – LPG, Microline or micropoint hoses – natural gas, Microline or micropoint hoses – LPG, and catering hoses in LPG and Natural gas.

There are 2 types of gas oven, a gas oven that runs off Natural gas (methane and ethane) and an oven that runs off LPG gas (propane and butane), and each oven requires different gas piping. Natural gas is lighter than LPG gas, so the gas hose has to be manufactured to different standards. Therefore it is important that when you are purchasing a new gas hose you are confident you have the correct one for your appliance. 

Standard Hoses - Natural Gas

If you have a natural gas oven, you will find that there are two different types of hose we stock. A straight bayonet hose, or an angled bayonet hose. These both have a plug-in bayonet socket and a 1/2” BSP tapered male threaded fitting at the other. If you are unsure which hose you need, simply look at the connection of your current Gas Cooker Hose to determine which would be most suitable.

The standard hoses that we supply are suitable for all cooker brands and models, and have been manufactured to BS 669-1:1989.

Straight bayonet hose

GFT 1101 - 3' straight bayonet hose

GFT 1112 - 4' straight bayonet hose

Angled Bayonet Hose

GFT 1137 - 3' angled bayonet hose

GFT 1137 - 4' angled bayonet hose 

Standard Hoses - LPG

If you are experiencing issues with your LPG gas cooker hose, then don’t worry, we have you covered. We stock a 4ft LPG straight bayonet hose, which has been manufactured to conform to BSI to EN 14800:2007 standards. Meaning that this universal replacement is meets the high standards of your original parts.

plug-in bayonet socket and a 1/2” BSP tapered male threaded fitting at the other.

Manufactured from stainless steel 316L corrugated, braided hose with a PVC cover. Hoses are manufactured, BSI approved and Kitemarked to BS EN 14800:2007 and have CE certification. 
Compatible with BS 669-1 design and EN 15069 approved sockets. All metal connecting ends enable hose to pass the high temperature test of BS EN 1775. 
EU manufactured. 
Max. working pressure : 0.5 bar. 
For ambient temperatures up to 60°C.

GFTC 3900 - 1m yellow catering gas hose

GFTC 3901 - 1m yellow catering gas hose

 

GFTC 3902 – 1.5m yellow catering gas hose

Here at Cooker Spare Parts, we have a fantastic range of spare parts for your gas cooker, and we like to think we can be relied on to find the perfect spare part to get your appliance back to full working order as quickly as possible.

There are many more parts inside your cooker than you even begin to imagine! To ensure your cooker is working properly, all of these parts must be fully functioning to allow you to cook with no interruptions and perhaps more importantly, cook with no safety issues. Below we will discuss what a flame failure device and thermocouples do when they are attached to your cooker, and why they are so important in allowing you to use your gas cooker safely?

So what do both parts do when they are attached to your cooker, and why are they important? Let’s start with the flame failure device or as it is also commonly referred to, the FFD. A flame failure device is responsible for shutting off the gas supply in your cooker if the flame is extinguished for any reason. So the reasons why it is an important safety mechanism are very clear, as it ensures the gas supply in your appliance is cut off safely when the flame is extinguished.

Now let’s move on to a thermocouple. Again it performs a similar function to an FFD, but in a slightly different way. The thermocouple on your gas cooker is responsible for closing the gas valve to help prevent gas leaks. So you can agree that both parts are an important in terms of keeping you and your appliance safe, whether it is being used or not.

If you have any doubts over the functionality of either your flame failure device or thermocouple, simply visit the FFD and Thermocouples section of our website here to browse our vast range of gas cooker spares!