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Apr 201615

Gas Cooker Hoses from Cooker Spare Parts

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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.

LPG Straight Bayonet Hose

GFT 1136 – 4’ straight bayonet hose

Microline or Micropoint Hoses –Natural Gas

It is very possible that your gas appliance has a smaller connection than standard. In fact this is quite common. These connections require a microline or a micropoint hose. Here at Cooker Spare Parts, we supply microline or micropoint hoses in 2 different sizes, 3 foot and 4 foot.

These hoses conform to BS 669-1:1989 standard, so when you purchase this gas cooker hose, you can be confident that you are getting the best quality. Click the links below for more information.

Natural Gas hoses produced to BS 669-1:1989. Right-angled plug in hose connection which keeps the hose close to the wall. Other end of hose is 1/2" BSP taper male. For ambient temperatures up to 70°C, and 95°C touch temperature. Manufactured in the UK

GCA 2001 - 3` x(3/8" bore) microhose angled connection

GCA 2001 - 4` x(3/8" bore) microhose angled connection

Catering hoses in LPG and Natural Gas

Here at Cooker Spares, we don’t only supply domestic gas cooker hoses, but we also supply restaurants and various catering companies with their gas hoses.

Our catering hoses feature a male to female connection and has a BSP measurement of ½” (or ¾” in the case of GFTC3901) and like all of our gas hoses, they have been produced to the meet the industry standard. This means that they are capable to withstand the daily and often harsh environments of the commercial kitchen.

Hoses are fully welded, corrugated stainless steel, catering gas hose assemblies, manufactured under rigorous controls to meet the requirements of gas supply for catering appliances using 1st, 2nd, 3rd family gases.

Hoses are supplied with a quick release valved coupler which cuts off the supply of gas when disconnected. This quick release coupler is to be installed in accordance with BS 6173 – 1990 standard on mobile catering units, with the restraining device supplied. The quick release caterquip assemblies are approved to BS 669 Part 2 : 1997.

The restraining device meets the required minimum tensile load specification as per BS 669 Part : 2 1997

To find out more about our range of catering hoses, click the links below.

GFTC 3900 - 1m yellow catering gas hose

GFTC 3901 - 1m yellow catering gas hose

GFTC 3902 – 1.5m yellow catering gas hose

Replacing your Gas Cooker Hose

If you are not sure if your gas cooker hose is in need of replacing it may be a good idea to check. To do this, first make sure your gas supply is switched off at the mains.
Pull your cooker out and you will find a black tube attached to the back of your cooker. Have a look at the condition of the hose. If you see signs of damage or wear and tear then simply type in the manufacturer and model of your cooker into our search bar on the home page and we will return the parts that are suitable for your cooker.

If you have any questions about gas cooker hoses, or you are struggling to find the correct part for your cooker, then please don’t hesitate to contact us either by phoning 02920 452 510 or emailing us on enquiries@cookerspareparts.co.uk where a member of our customer service team will be more than happy to assist you.

Nov 201520

Gas Oven Thermostats - What You Need To Know

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Gas thermostats on cookers are designed to help you have complete control over the temperature of your appliance. Unfortunately, as with any part on your cooker, things can go wrong and parts may need replacing.

A question we get asked a lot is why are gas oven thermostats so important? The simple answer is that they allow you to have maximum control over the temperature of your oven. This is to ensure you don’t burn anything and don’t cause any unnecessary damage to other important components on your cooker. The reason they allow you to control the temperature of your oven is thanks to the thermostat phial that it attached to them. This phial is in the oven itself and has a small amount of gas in it. This gas expands and contracts according to the temperature allowing you to adjust the temperature as you wish.

The most common problem with oven thermostats that we see is the thermostat phial not registering the temperature of the cooker correctly, meaning your cooking will be disrupted as the appliance is unable to tell what temperature your cooker is operating at.

Here at Cooker Spare Parts we have a fantastic range of oven thermostats for you to choose from that will have your cooker back to its normal self in no time at all. Take this GTS 1388 for example. It is one of our bestsellers and this oven thermostat has been manufactured for the main oven on your gas cooker. Once fitted, your oven will be as good as new, but more importantly, you will safely be able to control the temperature of your cooker.

To see our full range of gas thermostats, simply click here or go in to the gas thermostats section of our website using the appropriate filters.

Oct 201509

Friday Fry-Up: 3 Ways to Spice Up Your Full English Breakfast

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We all love a full English breakfast - nothing gets you going first thing in the morning quite like a thousand calories of fat, grease, and meat (washed down, naturally, with a big cup of ultra-sugary tea). It's a British tradition, though everyone has their own unique idea of what should be included in a 'proper' fry-up: some people swear by hash browns, some people won't touch a cooked breakfast that doesn't include black pudding, and some people (presumably including the heathen who took the photo above) even think that tomatoes have their place on the big greasy plate.

But we're not here today to discuss minor 'toast or fried bread?' variations on the classic British fry-up. We're here to really shake things up - if you're bored of the same old sausages and beans, here are three tantalising twists for you to add to your next cooked breakfast:

1. Avocado Fried Egg

Want to pretend that your fry-up is vaguely healthy? We hear that avocados are very en vogue right now, so why not use those fashionable green fellas to create a nutritious and eye-catching border for your fried egg? We got this idea (and, indeed, the photograph above) from Treehugger.com - details on how to pull it off can be found there.

2. Beans & Bacon (Together at Last!)

Baked beans have never been the belle of the breakfast ball - perhaps due to their 'musical' reputation, many people opt to leave them out altogether so as to make room for more of the stuff they really like. Still, we love a nice helping of baked beans here at Cooker Spare Parts, and we think we've found a way to change the minds of even the most ardent bean-bashers: mixing them with bacon.

Bacon, of course, is the undisputed king of the cooked breakfast, and while standard fry-up protocol leans toward simply serving the rashers as they are, we see no reason why they shouldn't be cut up and mixed in with the beans to make them more appealing. This BBC Good Food recipe recommends using cannellini beans instead of the usual Heinz fare, so if you do choose to give this a go, your cooked breakfast will likely be the poshest in Britain that morning.

3. Grated Cheese

Melted cheese tastes good no matter what it's on top of, so don't be afraid to grab a grater and go to town on your full English breakfast while it's still piping hot. The mushrooms and baked beans should be your primary targets, as well as the egg if you're having it scrambled instead of fried.

Click here for more great food ideas from Cooker Spare Parts. Dont' forget to follow us on Twitter!

Photo by ChristianSW

Oct 201506

We Sell Discontinued Oven Parts!

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The kitchen appliance industry develops new technologies just as quickly as any other sector, if not more so. Oven manufacturers are constantly coming out with newer, better models, and while that's great news for our dinners, it does mean that previous models can become obsolete very quickly. Manufacturers often discontinue models that are still in common use, and that can be a problem for the people who continue to use the old cookers, particularly when parts need replacing.

Fortunately, if the cooker in your kitchen is a discontinued model, we at Cooker Spare Parts may still be able to provide you with the spares you need to keep it running. We sell a huge number of spare parts for discontinued cookers, so before you give up and buy a whole new appliance, we strongly recommend that you enter your make and model number here to see if we have what you're looking for. Just because the manufacturer has given up on your particular model doesn't mean that you should follow suit!

Can't find the parts you need? Get in touch with the Cooker Spare Parts team and we'll be happy to help.

Jul 201527

3 signs you need to change the oven element in your fan oven

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Unfortunately oven elements are not invincible and are prone to damage due to the high temperatures that they experience when fitted in your oven cavity.

Below we list 3 common problems we find people tend to have with their oven elements, so if you have any of these issues with your own oven element, don’t hesitate when it comes to replacing it.

1. If you own a fan oven, the element in your oven will expand and contract. When the oven is on, the element will expand and as soon as the oven is turned off, the element will contract. This can result in strain being put on the element and could lead it blowing;

2. Staying with fan ovens, if the motor in your fan oven gets too dirty and covered in grease and dirt, it won’t be able to cool your oven element sufficiently meaning your oven element is at greater risk of overheating. Check your fan oven motor regularly to ensure it is clean and keeping your oven element cool;

3. The most common problem with oven elements is when the oven light and fan come on but the oven element won’t heat up at all. This is the classic sign that the element needs replacing.

Here are a few tips we have to help ensure your oven element doesn’t become damaged:

· Ensure the oven door seal on your appliance is keeping the hot air in the oven cavity. If it isn’t doing this, the oven element will have to work harder to maintain the temperature in the oven cavity, which puts added strain on it;

· Keep your fan oven motor as clean as possible to help ensure it keeps your oven well ventilated when you are using it.

Here at Cooker Spare Parts, we stock a fantastic range of fan oven spares so if you are experiencing any of the problems listed above with your fan oven, take a look at our range of spares here!

Gas Cooker Hoses from Cooker Spare Parts

Gas Oven Thermostats - What You Need To Know

Friday Fry-Up: 3 Ways to Spice Up Your Full English Breakfast

We Sell Discontinued Oven Parts!

3 signs you need to change the oven element in your fan oven

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