Kitchen Gas Appliances - antique stove
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markrumsey
08-26-02, 02:40 PM
I bought an antique stove form the 30' or 40's and would like to install it, the person i purchased it from had used it, is there any way I can test it befor I hook it up?
Sharp Advice
08-26-02, 08:20 PM
Hello Mark. Welcome to my Gas Appliances forum.
I am not positive I understand what you mean by test. If your referring to leak test & test for serviceablity, the answer is no, for all practical intents.
You'll have to connect it to the gas supply, soap test the connections you did for leaks first. Then turn the burners on and see the results.
Most likely, if the same fuel type {LP???...NAT???} is used as was priorly used, no adjustments should have to be made.
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TCB4U2B2B Company Enterprises
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
I am not positive I understand what you mean by test. If your referring to leak test & test for serviceablity, the answer is no, for all practical intents.
You'll have to connect it to the gas supply, soap test the connections you did for leaks first. Then turn the burners on and see the results.
Most likely, if the same fuel type {LP???...NAT???} is used as was priorly used, no adjustments should have to be made.
If you need further assistance, use the REPLY button. By doing so, the additional information you add or questions you may have, will remain within this posting. Using this method also moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
Regards & Good Luck
TCB4U2B2B Company Enterprises
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.