Hi,

Will be calling in HVAC contractor to plumb in a new gas kitchen stove.

Presumably, he knows how to do it.
Would like to learn a bit more about how it's done beforehand.

So was wondering:

With rigid gas line pipe, and the stove constrained to fit in the 30"
opening, how can
a rigid pipe gas line ever be made to fit without using some kind of
adjustable "something," or
a flex line (which the town gas inspector doesn't want).

Is it all done by "precise" measurements, or is there some kind of length
adjustable union
or whatever that is used ?

Thanks,
Bob

"Robert11" wrote in message

With rigid gas line pipe, and the stove constrained to fit in the 30"
opening, how can
a rigid pipe gas line ever be made to fit without using some kind of
adjustable "something," or
a flex line (which the town gas inspector doesn't want).

Is it all done by "precise" measurements, or is there some kind of length
adjustable union
or whatever that is used ?

Precise can be within a 1/4". It takes a little practice and experience.
Most places allow flex for a stove so it can be moved.

"Robert11" wrote in message
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Hi,

Will be calling in HVAC contractor to plumb in a new gas kitchen stove.

Presumably, he knows how to do it.
Would like to learn a bit more about how it's done beforehand.

God..I HOPE he knows how to do it...
Here, our HVAC licence includes the Pipe Fitters card, so we have to know
what we are doing...
Now..if he can put that knowledge to use....well..LOL...
Just kidding there..



So was wondering:

With rigid gas line pipe, and the stove constrained to fit in the 30"
opening, how can
a rigid pipe gas line ever be made to fit without using some kind of
adjustable "something," or
a flex line (which the town gas inspector doesn't want).

If your town is going by International Gas Code, as most are now, a
stainless flex line is permitted, and if your HVAC guy is well versed in
this, he will prob come off the stove with a short section of iron pipe and
go into a secondary regulator per that code, and then go to something like
TracPipe. TracPipe and the related products are 100% permitted in ALL
jurisdictions and can cut the time to install a gas line down greatly.


Is it all done by "precise" measurements, or is there some kind of length
adjustable union
or whatever that is used ?


IF your inspector demands hard pipe the entire way, first, I would suggest
he get with the program, and learn that stainless steel flex gas line is
permissible, and then, before he kills the entire project cause you just
argued with God in his mind (lol) let the guy run the iron pipe. Normally,
an experenced pipefitter can get it to within 1/8th to a 1/4 inch with no
problems. The problem I see here is how in hell you gonna be able to move
the stove with it black piped all the way out? That would NEVER fly here.

Thanks,
Bob

"Steve@carolinabreezehvac" wrote

IF your inspector demands hard pipe the entire way, first, I would suggest
he get with the program, and learn that stainless steel flex gas line is
permissible, and then, before he kills the entire project cause you just
argued with God in his mind (lol) let the guy run the iron pipe. Normally,
an experenced pipefitter can get it to within 1/8th to a 1/4 inch with no
problems. The problem I see here is how in hell you gonna be able to move
the stove with it black piped all the way out? That would NEVER fly here.

Thanks,
Bob

Totally agree with you. The flex should also be long enough to get the range
out for cleaning. I can tell you though, if you have to pull one out for
repair, you'll probably be the first to do it.

Hello:

Thanks for all the info.

Might someone please expund a little on what one of the posters mentioned
regarding
going to a "secondary regulator" before entering the stove ?

Isn't the pressure correct from the main reducer/regulator that's outside
the house?
Why a second one required ?

thanks again,
Bob
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"Robert11" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Will be calling in HVAC contractor to plumb in a new gas kitchen stove.

Presumably, he knows how to do it.
Would like to learn a bit more about how it's done beforehand.

So was wondering:

With rigid gas line pipe, and the stove constrained to fit in the 30"
opening, how can
a rigid pipe gas line ever be made to fit without using some kind of
adjustable "something," or
a flex line (which the town gas inspector doesn't want).

Is it all done by "precise" measurements, or is there some kind of length
adjustable union
or whatever that is used ?

Thanks,
Bob

"Robert11" wrote in message
...
Hello:

Thanks for all the info.

Might someone please expund a little on what one of the posters mentioned
regarding
going to a "secondary regulator" before entering the stove ?

Isn't the pressure correct from the main reducer/regulator that's outside
the house?
Why a second one required ?

thanks again,
Bob


Some, if not all jurisditions now require a regulator at the appliance.
Its cheap insurance...basically, its to insure should something go wrong
with the primary, you dont get a huge flame up when the pressure goes from
1/2lb to 5lbs while you are cooking..
ALL furnace installs should have one and like I said, its code iin many
areas, and just plain common sense in those that its not required.
A gas approved shut off valve should be within reach as well.

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"Robert11" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Will be calling in HVAC contractor to plumb in a new gas kitchen stove.

Presumably, he knows how to do it.
Would like to learn a bit more about how it's done beforehand.

So was wondering:

With rigid gas line pipe, and the stove constrained to fit in the 30"
opening, how can
a rigid pipe gas line ever be made to fit without using some kind of
adjustable "something," or
a flex line (which the town gas inspector doesn't want).

Is it all done by "precise" measurements, or is there some kind of
length
adjustable union
or whatever that is used ?

Thanks,
Bob