Kitchen Gas Appliances - installing gas line to dryer
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howardcounty
02-09-04, 12:07 PM
Forgive my ignorance, I dont know proper terms.
Im trying to install new gas line to gas dryer.
The gas shut-off valve that comes out of the wall
for the appliance has a bolt or plug with squared
sides screwed into it.
Is this supposed to be removed.
If so, how.
And what is it for/what do you do with it
after you take it out.
thanks,
howard
Im trying to install new gas line to gas dryer.
The gas shut-off valve that comes out of the wall
for the appliance has a bolt or plug with squared
sides screwed into it.
Is this supposed to be removed.
If so, how.
And what is it for/what do you do with it
after you take it out.
thanks,
howard
Sharp Advice
02-09-04, 01:31 PM
Hello Howard. Welcome to my Gas Appliances topic and our Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
If the item is indeed a plug, it will have 4 squared sides. Most likely it is screwed into a coupling, since you mentioned it was screwed into the supply pipe.
Which may also mean there is no shut off valve. The plug may be screwed into a coupling or the valve is a double ended famale shut off valve. If you see a lever on the valve which is turned across the pipe, that is a valve.
If there is no hand turnable lever, there is most likely no valve. The entire point here thus far is to determine exactly what is currently installed on that gas supply line.
Also what type of pipe and what type of gas. Is the fuel natural gas or propane? Is the pipe steel, iron or black iron pipe? Or is a aluminum tubing?
Reasoning here for all these questions ask of you is to be absolutely positive we provide the correct information to avoid a danger or hazard to you.
Assuming that plug is screwed into a shut off valve, it is than safet to remove it since the valve would be off and no gas will come out.
At that point the flexible gas connector can be installed to the dryer and to the shut off valve.
Please use the reply button and provide additional detailed info and asnswers to the questions asked. I'll be happy to help further and have a plumbing professional also assist you.
You may be able to use the links below to help and find additional information.
DIY'S Appliance Parts and Accessories Shopping Center.
http://doityourself.com/store/applianceparts.htm
Gas Dryer Repair: http://www.sears.com
Appliance Parts, Pictures & Help: http://www.PartSelect.com
Appliances Parts & Help: http://www.pcappliancerepair.com
Kitchen Appliance Parts: http://www.parts-depot.online.com
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DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always adviseable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years. Or during any dryer maintenance, connection and or repairs.
If the item is indeed a plug, it will have 4 squared sides. Most likely it is screwed into a coupling, since you mentioned it was screwed into the supply pipe.
Which may also mean there is no shut off valve. The plug may be screwed into a coupling or the valve is a double ended famale shut off valve. If you see a lever on the valve which is turned across the pipe, that is a valve.
If there is no hand turnable lever, there is most likely no valve. The entire point here thus far is to determine exactly what is currently installed on that gas supply line.
Also what type of pipe and what type of gas. Is the fuel natural gas or propane? Is the pipe steel, iron or black iron pipe? Or is a aluminum tubing?
Reasoning here for all these questions ask of you is to be absolutely positive we provide the correct information to avoid a danger or hazard to you.
Assuming that plug is screwed into a shut off valve, it is than safet to remove it since the valve would be off and no gas will come out.
At that point the flexible gas connector can be installed to the dryer and to the shut off valve.
Please use the reply button and provide additional detailed info and asnswers to the questions asked. I'll be happy to help further and have a plumbing professional also assist you.
You may be able to use the links below to help and find additional information.
DIY'S Appliance Parts and Accessories Shopping Center.
http://doityourself.com/store/applianceparts.htm
Gas Dryer Repair: http://www.sears.com
Appliance Parts, Pictures & Help: http://www.PartSelect.com
Appliances Parts & Help: http://www.pcappliancerepair.com
Kitchen Appliance Parts: http://www.parts-depot.online.com
Sharp Advice. TCB4U2B2B Business Management Services.
Web Site Host, Forums Monitor, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always adviseable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years. Or during any dryer maintenance, connection and or repairs.
howardcounty
02-09-04, 05:07 PM
thanks for the info...
the valve does have a shut off control and its in
the OFF position. its natural gas. i dont know what
the pipe is made of. maybe steel. house was built
in '84 if that means anything.
but now i know its a plug. im having a hard time removing
the plug using two wrenches. is there anything that can
help loosen it up, a lubricant or applying heat?
thanks,
H.
the valve does have a shut off control and its in
the OFF position. its natural gas. i dont know what
the pipe is made of. maybe steel. house was built
in '84 if that means anything.
but now i know its a plug. im having a hard time removing
the plug using two wrenches. is there anything that can
help loosen it up, a lubricant or applying heat?
thanks,
H.
Sharp Advice
02-09-04, 06:09 PM
Hi: Howard
If the plug is in the shut off valve, based on the fact there is a lever on the shut off, the fuel is natural gas, than it can be safely assumed the pipe is iron we accomplished plently thus far.
The pipe should be half inch and the shut off valve also half inch. Which means the plug is also half inch. Holding a 10 or 12 inch pipe wrench on the pipe to prevent it from turning or holding the shut off valve with an equally sized adjustable wrench to prevent it from turning.
Than putting another adjustable wrench on the plug and turning it (counter clockwise) should remove it. No heat should be applied to any fitting nor any chemicals to remove a plug of this small size.
1/2 pipe plugs installed into 1/2 double female ended shut off valves are not all that difficult to remove. The idea is to simply not allow either the shut off valve to turn nor the pipe it is attached to turn. Only the 1/2 pipe plug should turn or be allowed to turn.
Once you remove that plug, into the female end of the shut off valve you will need to install the male end of the adapter that comes with a dryer natural gas flex connector.
The dryer connector will be 3/8 inch diameter and obtainable at any local hardware store. Once you have the connector parts, follow the directions exactly.
Apply pipe joint compound to the threads before screwing them together or use any type of motor oil or 3 in 1 oil available. Yes. Motor oil on threads is fine. Any type oil is fine and used to lube the threads to make it easier to thrread them together fully.
If the plug is in the shut off valve, based on the fact there is a lever on the shut off, the fuel is natural gas, than it can be safely assumed the pipe is iron we accomplished plently thus far.
The pipe should be half inch and the shut off valve also half inch. Which means the plug is also half inch. Holding a 10 or 12 inch pipe wrench on the pipe to prevent it from turning or holding the shut off valve with an equally sized adjustable wrench to prevent it from turning.
Than putting another adjustable wrench on the plug and turning it (counter clockwise) should remove it. No heat should be applied to any fitting nor any chemicals to remove a plug of this small size.
1/2 pipe plugs installed into 1/2 double female ended shut off valves are not all that difficult to remove. The idea is to simply not allow either the shut off valve to turn nor the pipe it is attached to turn. Only the 1/2 pipe plug should turn or be allowed to turn.
Once you remove that plug, into the female end of the shut off valve you will need to install the male end of the adapter that comes with a dryer natural gas flex connector.
The dryer connector will be 3/8 inch diameter and obtainable at any local hardware store. Once you have the connector parts, follow the directions exactly.
Apply pipe joint compound to the threads before screwing them together or use any type of motor oil or 3 in 1 oil available. Yes. Motor oil on threads is fine. Any type oil is fine and used to lube the threads to make it easier to thrread them together fully.