Gas sockets question

[glescajimmy]

What is the difference between a micropoint socket and a bayonet one?

[terence7556]

nothing they are doing the same job. the micropoint bayonet swivels in the fitting and hangs downwards.the older type is still a bayonet fitting to connect or release but as its connected to a threaded fitting in the wall it may hang in any position e.g. pointing at 2 o clock or 9 o clock. this is no longer considered acceptable as by not hanging straight down (6-12 o clock) it is putting a strain on the side of the hose where it compresses.

[glescajimmy]

Thanks Terence for your reply.
As to my question, no doubt you know I do not have any knowledge in your field, and I have no intention of doing any diy where gas is concerned. Too dangerous as can be seen by todays news of the gas explosion in Manchester yesterday.

My enquiry about the two sockets was to gain a better understanding of the fitments.

The socket I have on the gas supply pipe is a micropoint one as can be seen at this site : http://www.tanksrus.c...uct=Micropoint-Socket

Another query I have is that the fitment on the gas cooker hose does not have any "lugs" so as to insert them into the two grooves where after pushing the hose fitment down and giving it a twist will secure the two with the aid of the pressure from the fitment attached to the gas supply pipe.

If there are no "lugs" to insert into the micropoint socket, how will it remain secure?

[terence7556]

you are correct there arn,t any lugs but there is a gap in the circular metal lip that allows fitting and holds the hose connection in position whilst allowing gas to pass through