another plumbing related thread... but gas this time...

[5teve]

Hi Guys

I have had my Freestanding stove fitted now.. using a flexihose as stated is possible in the fitting instructions etc etc..

my issue is that after having the oven section on the stove gets incredibly hot.. all around including the back where the gas pipe hose is. im also concerned about the heat on the tiles above the stove....

Therefore my question is, what is the maximum temperature that these hoses can handle? should i be worried? if it was a solid pipe then it would still be hot, but i dont have to worry about the rubber (or whatever it is) melting.

Thanks again... as always..

Steve

[ladas]

My guess is that if you used the flexi gas hose supplied - or you have purchased your own for that purpose - then it should be fine - they do withstand quite a bit of heat.

However if you are concerned you can easily use some heat sheild over the top of it - similar to that used under car bonnets to protect hoses from exhaust manifold heat.

As for the tiles above - don't know - depends on the material I guess - and hot hot it is above the heater.

[DeeJay]

There is an Aus Standard on these stove installations. Here in Vic we have Certificates of Compliance that must be issued for jobs over $150.00 (I think). As long as you have that, your insurance covers you.
Just hope that they survive any fire:o.

[Disco Steve]

Steve, if you are worried PM me and I'll help you.