Flexible gas connectors and hoses are ideal to connect any piece of gas kitchen equipment that is caster mounted for movement to utility source. You can purchase the flexible gas hoses on their own or in a kit that includes connectors, elbows, and other accessories. A flexible gas connector is often used with a commercial range, oven, fryer, or tilt skillet.
Here are the top three reasons you should be using flexible gas connectors with your equipment:
1. Improves Safety and Sanitation. Restaurant equipment that is on casters and has a flexible gas connector can be moved away from the wall for easy and thorough cleaning of dirt, debris, and grease build-up. In a traditional gas equipment installation, there are 6” to 9” of space between the wall and the equipment which can collect with grease, food scraps, packaging, etc. causing a fire hazard, be the source of foul odors, as well as attracting insects and rodents.
2. More Working Space. Because the connection is flexible, equipment can be positioned closer to the wall, reducing the traditional 6” to 9” needed for a stationary connector, giving you more aisle or work space in a tight kitchen.
3. Maintenance and Service are Easier. With a flexible connection, you can simply move a piece of equipment away from the wall to gain better access for service. This can reduce the time of a service call, potentially saving you money. It is also much easier to move equipment for cleaning and therefore, it’s more likely to be cleaned on a regular basis.
At Cook’s Direct, we offer a large selection of Dormont gas connectors which are known in the institutional and commercial foodservice industry for their long product life. Most all Dormont gas hoses are made with a strong, flexible, stainless steel braid which has a cover of antibacterial PVC coating, for increased flexibility, sanitation, long life. Dormont Gas hoses are available in many different lengths and diameters, as well as in kits that include hardware and a restraining cable, so that you can find the rights size needed to connect your restaurant equipment safely and easily.
