{"product_id":"8mm-gas-cocks","title":"Gas Cocks","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e Gas Cocks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas cocks\u003c\/strong\u003e are manually operated valves used in gas plumbing systems to control the flow of gas to appliances, such as stoves, ovens, heaters, and water heaters. They are essential for safely isolating the gas supply during installation, maintenance, or emergencies. Gas cocks are designed to withstand the pressure and specific requirements of natural gas, propane, and other types of gas used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features of Gas Cocks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically made from durable materials such as \u003cstrong\u003ebrass\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003ecast iron\u003c\/strong\u003e to resist corrosion and withstand the pressures and chemicals associated with gas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Valve Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: The most common gas cock design is a ball valve, where a spherical ball with a hole through its center rotates within the valve body to allow or block gas flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly Valve Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Less common, these use a rotating disc (butterfly) to control the flow of gas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLever or T-Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Operated by a lever or T-handle, allowing for easy manual operation to turn the gas flow on or off. The handle typically moves 90 degrees from the open to the closed position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreaded Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gas cocks usually have threaded ends (e.g., BSP threads) to connect securely to gas pipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctionality\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gas cocks are manually operated valves that provide a simple, reliable means to start or stop the flow of gas to an appliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutoff Capability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Essential for safety, allowing for quick isolation of gas flow in case of a leak or during maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"FloMasta","offers":[{"title":"8mm Gas Cocks","offer_id":49291511333201,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mm Gas Cocks","offer_id":49291511365969,"sku":"","price":5.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15mm Gas Cocks","offer_id":49291511398737,"sku":"","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22mm Gas Cocks","offer_id":50932450459985,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5022\/0369\/files\/25470_P.webp?v=1725606770","url":"https:\/\/hydeplumb.co.uk\/products\/8mm-gas-cocks","provider":"Hyde Plumbing \u0026 Heating Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}