Gas Hobs

[Wesley]

Do gas hobs with push button ignition switches need an electrical connection?

[John Williamson]

Maybe, it depends on whether they are piezo units, battery spark units or mains powered spark generators.

Once the flame is stable, probably not, as the flame failure detection is normally done by a thermocouple generating power to operate a small solenoid valve.

[Phil L]

modern ones normally, yes

older type has a battery, and even older ones a piezo

[Wesley]

I'm thinking of this one specifically

can't find any information on it online and the electrician is coming on Monday so I need to know if an extra socket will be required.

[The Natural Philosopher]

> I can't find any information on it online and the electrician is coming on

well, put a wire to a blanking plate - and you'll need an extractor fan as well probably.