Kitchen Gas Appliances - new gas piping to cooktop
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07-23-01, 09:45 PM
there is currently gas piping in the kitchen on a perpendicular wall approx. 8 feet away; I would like to convert an existing electric cooktop to gas (as part of a major kitchen remodel) is there anything special beyond turning off the main gas supply to the house and repiping the gas in the attic space and bringing down the wall and providing a connection? can this type of work be performed by an experienced homeowner? - is closing the valve at the gas meter all that is required? gas in the line okay to vent to attic? and anything special that will be required to the gas water heater upon turning gas back on?
Sharp Advice
07-23-01, 10:23 PM
Hello spc and Welcome to the Do It Yourself Web Site and my Gas Appliance forum.
For the handyperson who is accustom to working with piping and wrenches, this isn't all that difficult a project. I am not a licensed plumber, so I can only offer ideas and suggestions.
Just be sure to tighten all pipe fittings tightly. Leak test all fittings prior to considering the project completed and covering up the walls with the finishing boards.
YES! ABSOLUTELY!!! The main gas into the house must be turned off prior to starting the project. There will not be sufficient gas in the lines to cause any problems.
You can always bleed off the tiny amount of existing pressure at the stove. However, having a gas water heater, the pilot flame will preform that task.
Water heater reliting instructions are posted directly on a label on the tank. There are also several postings within the archives of this forum on that topic.
Some cities required a permit to do any work on gas piping. Some codes required a permit whenever extending a gas line over 6 feet. Codes vary. Best to check those in your city or town prior to attempting the project.
Regards & Good Luck
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Tom_Bartco
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
For the handyperson who is accustom to working with piping and wrenches, this isn't all that difficult a project. I am not a licensed plumber, so I can only offer ideas and suggestions.
Just be sure to tighten all pipe fittings tightly. Leak test all fittings prior to considering the project completed and covering up the walls with the finishing boards.
YES! ABSOLUTELY!!! The main gas into the house must be turned off prior to starting the project. There will not be sufficient gas in the lines to cause any problems.
You can always bleed off the tiny amount of existing pressure at the stove. However, having a gas water heater, the pilot flame will preform that task.
Water heater reliting instructions are posted directly on a label on the tank. There are also several postings within the archives of this forum on that topic.
Some cities required a permit to do any work on gas piping. Some codes required a permit whenever extending a gas line over 6 feet. Codes vary. Best to check those in your city or town prior to attempting the project.
Regards & Good Luck
Forum Moderator
Tom_Bartco
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.