Adding ADDITIONAL Natural Gas appliances???

[hammersley]

My son's house - 8 years old - has gas heat BUT no gas appliances. His furnace is in the garage and we want to add a gas range and barbeque... . He has a "crawl space" under the house... . how hard is this to do????? Is it something one can do yourself or should you pay to have it done????

 

[rbattelle]

Certainly anything can be done yourself, but when it comes to gas connections you've got to be extra careful (for obvious reasons).

If I were going to do it I'd probably get some kind of gas detector to check for leaks.

Ryan

 

[JLEONARD]

I've done lots of natural gas plumbing in various houses with no problems. Use all iron threaded pipe up to the appliance, then a shut off and whatever fittings match the appliances (don't know the names of them)... Use teflon tape on the threads... and then use liquid soap and water mixed with a smalll brush . . apply to the joints and look for leaks.



Never had a gas detector but that's a good idea.

 

[ACoyle]

I have piped the water heater and stove in my house. I was advised to use pipe dope instead of Teflon, as it maintains elasticity over time. I first looked at existing pipe and noticed that usually the piping extends downward past wher the gas is Teed off for the appliance. Presumabley a moisture thing.



Never had a problem. Absolutely soap and water test.



AC

 

[BarryG]

When I added to my gas line for some additional appliances I obviously shut of the gas at the meter and then where I "t'd" into the line I put a shutofff valve right by there on my new leg so that I wouldnt have to get it all done before turning the gas back on. I also put a valve at the appliance. If you use the tape make sure and get the gas tape it is yellow. That little nub hanging down below is a sediment trap. I also have not used a gas detector but soap and water works.

 

[cap-n-cray]

I have run lots of gas pipe lines as a contractor. Use pipe dope and you must pressure test for 24 hours with a gauge at 15 PSI or higher. Test just the new pipe line capped at the extension point. Do not back feed the gas line. Soap test when you connect to the gas line or appliance. That is code. Permits are required or you should disclose no permit when you sell the house. Natural gas once it reaches the house in low pressure about 5 PSI. Pipe size also matters. Most appliance's spec what is needed.



Cary

 

[MAleshire]

Scope out the cost of materials, then get an estimate for the work, and ask for a breakdown on materials and labor. You can then decide whether the labor is expensive enough to do the job yourself. The job is not real hard to do, but since safety is involved you should at least check out having a bonded professional do the work.



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[DJW]

ACoyle, yes Hammer, called a Drip Tube about 6 inches long capped, my son said it's required, moisture collector, and it prevents the goop varnish from plugging up the burners. ( Have Fun )