Is it safe to disconnect gas cooker while i change flooring?

I am putting wooden flooring in kitchen and need to move cooker out of the way, if i disconnect it, will any gas leak?

also i will be getting a new cooker soon, can i just connect this to the old connection?
ASAD, March 2005


done
Yes you can disconect the bayonet coupling to move the cooker out of the way as long as it is a push and twist to relase coupling it will seal itself this is ok for short term work but should not be left like this permanently, to connect a new cooker you will need to remove the hose from the original cooker and you will then need a sealant like rocol paste to put on the threads before fitting it to the new cooker then a drop test should be done to prove you havent got a leak anywhere

steve, March 2005