"Phil Schuman" wrote in message
news We just had a new stove installed (gas),
and have a couple of questions.

#1 -
I noticed that the stainless flex hose needed a sizing adapter
that was "straight cut" on the end that connected into the stove.
CY: Probably pipe thread.

But the other end that connected into the flex hose
was "beveled/pointed/flared cut"...
CY: sounds like flare fitting.

The installer used pipe compound on the "straight" end into the stove,
but did not put any on the "flared" end threads.
WHY ?
CY: The flared end (should be) gas tight.

That end had a tiny pin-hole leak
we discovered a week later with "blowing bubbles".

#2 -
I used my kids blowing bubbles to track down that very tiny leak...
We would just get a whiff of gas around the stove every so often.
Any other techniques or liquids to track down these kinds of things ??
CY: Yes, several companies make electronic detectors. Tif and TPI are good.
I like my TPI better, the one time I needed customer service, they were
excellent.


Also - to find the leak on the vertical stove connection,
how the heck do you put the liquid UP onto the connector
ie - male flare is pointing up, and the female flex hose screws onto
it.
CY: Turn stove on side. Or, use a beeper.

hhmmm - never knew gas lines could be so erotic
Anyway... I was spooning the bubbles over the connector
and it was really hard to get it UP into the screw adapter connector
area -
Almost needed a "bubble thickener" - maybe just a Q-tip vs a spoon -
CY: One type of leak detector does use a fuzzball on a wire, inside the cap.

tnx for any comments - Phil -
CY: Glad you found the leak.