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ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I'm visiting my parents in the UK and their gas hob (about 10 years old and barely used) doesn't cut out automatically, i.e. you can turn the gas on and leave it on even when it's not lit. Is this normal or is it malfunctioning?
Cheers Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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Dave-H Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1507 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Mines the same [5 years old]
I'm not aware of any gas hobs that automatically cut the gas off if you dont ignite it? ![]() |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20607 ![]() ![]() |
Some of the new one's do. ![]() |
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Dave-H Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1507 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
See .. you learn something new every day on here ![]() |
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ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Many thanks guys
![]() Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582 ![]() ![]() |
Matt, if you are concerned may I suggest you get a qualified gas plumber to check out all the gas installation. The old CORGI now Gas Safe check.
Tenanted properties need an annual gas safety check whereas owner occupiers do not. Brendan |
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ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cheers Brendan
I'm guessing it was a cheap hob in the first place (installed by the builder and some no-name brand). Here in Ze-Land all the hobs sold for the last 10-15 years have a thermocouple that cuts the gas when there's no flame. I'm going to suggest my parents get a new hob (at least the oven is electric) as they're getting "that bit older" now and have left the gas on more than once - also my father has no sense of smell! Thanks again guys for the advice ![]() Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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