Kitchen Gas Appliances - Chambers 42

We have a 42' Chambers cooktop (about 14 years old, no longer made).

There is a crack in the fitting for the tubing to the manifold.

where on earth can I get that part? I've run out of ideas.

Thanks.

Hello Ann Bowman and Welcome to the Do It Yourself Web Site and my Gas Appliance forum.

I am not exactly sure I understand which part has the crack nor where the cracked part is located. If you could add more detailed info it would help me to help you.

Questions:
Is this part used to secure a tube?
If so, what is the tube used for? Pilot gas?
Is the part a connection between the main inlet gas and the stove tops manifold?

Possibilities:
If the part is the brass adaptor installed on the stove tops pipe steel manifold, it's a common part available at any local hardware store. {An adaptor is the part that connects one end of the gas flex connector to the stove.}

If the part is a brass compression fitting on the pilot gas aluminum tubing, it can be obtained at your local appliance parts dealer list in the phone directory.

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Tom_Bartco
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.

Thank you for the reply.

The Chambers parts list for Model GSU-42-D says "illustration number: 56; part number: 8054; and description: 1/4" Pipe x 7/16 C.C. Fitting."

Does that help?

Regards,

Ann Bowman

Hi: Ann

By the size discription I would say it's a pilot tubing brass compression fitting. You should be able to locate that part in any local privately owned hardware store. If not, visit the local appliance parts dealer.

Those type of fittings are also used on copper water tubing lines for refrigerator ice makers. Local hardware stores should carry the fittings.

Be positive you reinstall the parts in the correct order. Compression fittings are non reuseable once tightened onto a tubing. Do not over tighten them either. Doing so will cause damage and allow gas leaks.

Once the connections are made, turn on the gas and soap test the fitting connections. Check for leaks prior to considering the task completed.

TIPS:
Take the old fittings with you when you go to buy the replacements.

Apply any type of oil {NOT pipe thread TAPE} to the threads and finger tighten the cap nuts prior to using a wrench. Do not overtighten the fittings.

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Tom_Bartco
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.

Thanks very much!