cooktop safety idea
If you have or can get gas, install in an upper
cabinet (maybe with a lock even) a switch that is connected to a gas solenoid. A
solenoid is nothing more than an electrically controlled valve. Turn the switch
on, and gas flows to the range or cooktop. Turn the switch off, and gas cannot
flow to the appliance. Complete safety. And to make life easier for later or
when your house is sold, have the plumber install the solenoid in parallel with
a regular byass valve. When you don't need the solenoid anymore, just open the
bypass valve. The bypass also provides a way to cook if the power fails (as the
solenoid will automatically close without power).
Posted: Thu - September 9, 2004 at 09:41 PM