"micky" wrote in message
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From the online manual for a GE gas stove about 20 years old.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
. Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers
. Pencil and ruler
. Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)
. Open-end or adjustable wrench
. Nut drivers or wrenches: 3/16?? and 1/4??


Why do you need a backup pipe wrench? Is one going to break? Fall in
the hole?

The second is to hold the fitting while tightening the other half. You
don't want to stress the existing connection. This is a common practice
when doing certain aspects of piping.