I have just got a 1997 bailey lite caravan (2 berth) i dont like lpg fires so i wanted to turn off or isolate the fire, i hunted around and found what i think are isolation taps or at least would be if they were taps like im used to.
Normally the ones ive used before are either very old brass taps or colour coded taps, these are neither, the connection blocks have a slot in that looks like it might take some sort of key with a slot in.
Anyone know what these are called and where i could get some?
Puzzled, but sound like isolation valves that you would normally open/close with a flat bit screwdriver; is this not the case?
Perhaps a photo of the offending article might help Les?
We've got a run of these under the cooker in our Bailey
that isolates everything individually. just wondering if yours are missing the handles.
OR is it something more like this?
sorry not replied been at work, here is an image of the part, I did a search and looks like they are obsolete, the picture belongs to someone else so I hope Im not offending anyone.
Not sure how to post photos but here is a link for the part Link click here
I posted the same message a few weeks ago. The slot is just an indicator as to the valves position. You require a bespoke key to operate which Bailey no longer sell.
I replaced all 4 of my valves with new ones that have a fitted arm/lever. Not a long or tricky job but if you're not confident in doing so then get a professional in for the job.
Quote: Originally posted by snagz on 02/6/2013
We've got a run of these under the cooker in our Bailey
that isolates everything individually. just wondering if yours are missing the handles.
OR is it something more like this?
That chrome isolation valve is for water not gas. Don't get them mixed up.
Also remember PTFE tape is also different from water and gas.
Makes you wonder why Bailey chose valves with removable keys anyhow. Hopefully it has never caused injury/harm as the chances of finding the key in an emergency must be pretty slim.
Perhaps they hoped for more caravan sales due to the amount that burnt to the ground in the event of a problem?
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Topic: bailey gas isolation taps/slots
