Description

1/2" BSP Stainless Steel Convoluted Gas Hose 600mm - Radiant Heater | BS 6896 | Yellow

A stainless steel unbraided convoluted gas hose for making the final connection to gas-fired radiant and warm air heaters - the kind that are hung from the ceiling or mounted on a wall. 600mm length, with a bright yellow polyolefin finish that's the industry standard for gas hoses. It's a 1/2" BSP T male to 1/2" BSP swivel female connection, with an M × TM adaptor thrown in for good measure - that way you've got extra options for tricky installations. It's also a pretty hardy piece of kit, with a 5 bar maximum operating pressure and a temperature range of -20°C to 600°C.

The thing is, the final flexible gas connection to a gas-fired radiant heater or warm air heater has to be up to the task - and that means using a hose that's specifically designed for the job. BS 6896 compliance is the UK's standard for gas-fired overhead radiant heater connections, and it's not something you can just ignore. Using a non-compliant hose in this application is, at the very least, a bit dodgy from a safety point of view - and may even get you into trouble with the relevant authorities.

The stainless steel convoluted construction of this hose is what really sets it apart. It's flexible enough to cope with everything that's going to be thrown at it, from the thermal expansion and contraction of the heater to the inevitable vibrations that come with a suspended installation. And the convoluted design is what makes it possible to have a bit of give and take - you can't have a rigid connection in a situation like this, because it'll just get stressed and start to fail. The yellow polyolefin outer finish is not only the standard colour for gas hoses, but it's also heat-resistant enough to withstand the high temperatures around a radiant heater installation. The 600mm length is a standard working length for radiant heater final connections, giving you just enough room to get the flexible joint between the fixed pipework and the heater inlet. The 1/2" BSP T male to swivel female connection is the one you'll usually find on standard radiant heater gas inlets, and the included M × TM adaptor gives you some extra flexibility when it comes to tricky installations.

Key Features & Benefits

BS 6896 Compliant - This hose meets the British Standard for the installation and maintenance of gas-fired overhead radiant heaters, which is the standard you've got to work to if you're going to make sure the job gets done right.
Stainless Steel Unbraided Convoluted Construction - This hose is designed to be flexible and absorb vibrations - and that's exactly what you need for a suspended radiant heater installation.
600mm Length - This is the standard working length for radiant heater final flexible gas connections, and it should give you enough room to work with.
Yellow Polyolefin Finish - This is the standard colour and finish for gas hoses in this application - and it's also heat-resistant enough to withstand the high temperatures around a radiant heater.
1/2" BSP T Male × 1/2" BSP Swivel Female Connection - This is the kind of connection you'll usually find on standard radiant heater gas inlets - and the swivel female makes it a lot easier to get the job done.
M × TM Adaptor Included - This gives you some extra options for tricky installations, which can make all the difference when it comes to getting the job done.
5 Bar Maximum Operating Pressure - This hose is rated to handle the kind of pressure you'll encounter in commercial and industrial heating systems.
-20°C to +600°C Temperature Range - This gives you a lot of headroom when it comes to working with radiant heaters, which can get pretty hot.
2nd & 3rd Family Gas Compatible - This hose is suitable for both natural gas and LPG applications.

Ideal For

Final flexible gas connection to gas-fired radiant heaters
Warm air heater gas connections
Industrial & commercial heating installations
Suspended overhead radiant heater installations
BS 6896 compliant heater connections
Gas engineers on commercial heating installations
Natural gas & LPG (2nd & 3rd family) applications

Why Buy This Gas Hose?

BS 6896 compliance is not something you can just ignore on radiant heater installations - this standard specifies the requirements for gas connections to overhead radiant heaters, and it's not something you can get away with ignoring.
Convoluted construction is the right kind of hose for a suspended heater connection - this hose is designed to be flexible, and to absorb vibrations and thermal expansion - which makes it perfect for this kind of installation.
600°C temperature rating covers the heater environment - this hose is rated to withstand the high temperatures around a radiant heater, which is what you need for a safe and reliable installation.
Swivel female connection makes final alignment a lot easier - this kind of connection can be a real pain to deal with, especially in a suspended installation - but this hose makes it a lot easier.
The Right Flexible Gas Connection for Compliant Gas-Fired Radiant Heater Installations (BS 6896)

The 1/2" BSP Stainless Steel Convoluted Gas Hose 600 mm is in stock ready for immediate dispatch - and is a must for any radiant heater installation. If you order now you can put the finishing touches to your project with a flexible gas connector that you can genuinely rely on (one that meets the full spec requirements of BS 6896).

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