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Gas Interlock Systems
Repeated lockouts, failure to enable gas or changes to extraction need investigation. Record the sequence and indications shown. An interlock stopping the appliances may be responding to a ventilation fault; replacing the control panel without assessing that condition can leave the cause unresolved.
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What the service can include
The scope identifies the interlock, ventilation inputs, gas-control interface and relevant safety functions. Assessment and repairs are coordinated between the appropriate gas, electrical and ventilation competence. Records describe the functions checked and any restriction remaining.
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What to consider
The interlock's purpose is to prevent gas appliance operation when the required ventilation conditions are not met. A manual bypass is not an acceptable substitute for resolving the fault. The actual installation and control method must be established before selecting changes.
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The work starts with the property.Before we visit
Provide the premises details, visible indications and recent changes to appliances or fans. Identify the owner of shared extraction and the authorised gas-service contact. Arrange access to the relevant components without altering or bypassing controls.
How we help
We establish the intended sequence and investigate the relevant inputs and equipment. The repair scope addresses the identified cause and interfaces. Completion includes the agreed functional checks and records, with operator information and unresolved matters clearly stated.
What affects cost and timing
Control type, available records, access and the underlying fault affect cost. A ventilation repair may be needed alongside controls work. Plan coordinated attendance and the period when gas equipment remains unavailable.
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We cover Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley, including Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnwick, Morpeth, Hexham, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough. View all locations.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the interlock be bypassed to keep cooking?
No. Resolve the underlying condition through the appropriate assessment and repair.
Does a lockout prove the panel has failed?
No. It may be responding to the ventilation system or another relevant input.
Should interlocks be reviewed after fan changes?
Yes. Confirm that the revised equipment and controls provide the required operating sequence.
Who authorises work affecting shared extraction?
The responsible owner or manager must agree access and changes alongside the kitchen operator.
Knowledge and guidance
Read how often kitchen extraction should be cleaned and setting maintenance frequencies. Official guidance provides the relevant context for this service. Browse the Knowledge Centre.
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