Brother in law, just purchased a new Jayco, very nice with all the bells and whistles - There is no gas cut off valve inside the van (fridge or stove). Is there a gas fitter on the site that can advise of the legality of this?
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Brother in law, just purchased a new Jayco, very nice with all the bells and whistles - There is no gas cut off valve inside the van (fridge or stove). Is there a gas fitter on the site that can advise of the legality of this?
My Jayco, 2018 build, has the gas cut-off valves under the floor on the pipe routes to each appliance. Is there something more required? My van was purchased second hand (in Queensland) and was passed for its gas certificate by a someone not associated with Jayco.
-- Edited by watsea on Tuesday 24th of October 2023 04:03:17 PM
Very difficult to turn off gas if there is a fire in the kitchen - you'd have to get out the door (if possible), crawl under van, locate valve. It is common sense to have a shut-off in the living area - usually directly underneath the appliance.
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Just as difficult as your suggestion "if there is a fire in the kitchen" are you going to stick your arm in the flames? If you can't extinguish just get outside and turn the gas off.
Just as difficult as your suggestion "if there is a fire in the kitchen" are you going to stick your arm in the flames? If you can't extinguish just get outside and turn the gas off.
With a small kitchen fire flame and heat goes up - that's why gas valves are under appliance.
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It is my understanding that the isolator near the appliance is to allow repair or replacement without affecting the rest of the installation. If there is
a problem I would be going to the source of supply, ie the bottle/s, or at home, the meter box.
