Questions tagged [gas]
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Nightly overwhelming sewer gas smell from shower drain only while in use
Ok here is a doozy we have been dealing with for over a year.
House was a new build 2012 and we had never had any plumbing issues until we had our roof replaced a bit over a year back and around the ...
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How do I fix my moms fireplace? [closed]
I’ll attach some photos but my moms has fire place won’t start. I tried replacing the two batteries but it still reads like this. Also the guts of it seems strange, no?
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Natural gas grill: is it ok to install the Quick Disconnect plug pointing up?
I bought a NG grill. The gas stub in my deck is pointing up. The grill's instructions manual says that the Quick Disconnect plug should be installed pointing down or sideways to avoid having water or ...
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Is it safe to partially open a gas valve?
I have a stove whose primary burners are all way too hot even at their lowest setting, which means i only have one burner that can actually simmer a liquid or cool more delicate veggies.
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Are there gas stoves with flame sensors and autmatic gas shutoff? [closed]
Are there any gas stoves with built in automatic safety shutoff features? For example, if I turn on gas but the burner didn't go on and the gas is running, is there a gas stove that would ...
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Tying Into Existing Gas Line Near Patio
I have a natural gas line entering the back of house for indoor fireplace one foot from my patio. I would like to buy a natural gas grill for the patio. Of course I would hire the work done, but first ...
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Rheem water heater keeps locking out
My Rheem water heater, model # PRO + G60S-55NCN62PV, keeps shutting down with this error - Maximum amount of ignition attempts has been reached and system is in lockout. It was happening for around 6 ...
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What could cause high CO levels from a gas range and issues with gas tankless hot water unit
I have a fairly new gas range and a Rheem tankless water heater. Both are under 6 years old. I have a CO sensor (Sensorcon) in my kitchen and would rarely see over 10 ppm. Tankless water heater worked ...
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Gas fireplace won’t stay lit unless I remove glass
Runs good when I remove glass and lean it against opening otherwise it goes out
It’s a napoleon insert
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Is it safe to install an electric fireplace in front of a decommissioned gas fireplace?
I have a gas fireplace that I’ve not used in 7 yrs and I’m trying to update it to an electric fireplace. My contractor thinks it’s better to just cap the gas line and build a new fireplace wall with a ...
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Can gas line installed perpendicular to floor joists be tight to the joists?
When the previous owner added an island with a cook top, the gas line they installed was hung about 2" below the floor joists. It runs perpendicular to the joists just below the island. They had ...
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How can I verify that a gas clothes dryer only needs a belt repair?
I am trying to buy a house and seller says the clothes dryer needs a belt but works otherwise.
Is there someway I can verify that? The issue is that it’s a gas dryer and it isn’t ventilated currently....
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Can I tighten taped and doped plumbing fittings after the fact?
I have a gas plumbing fitting that was properly installed with tape and/or pipe dope and has sat for two years, pressurized, with no leaks.
Now we are building an assembly over the pipe and a ball ...
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Gas hot water tank keeps switching off
My gas hot water tank with a White Rodgers controller was off this morning with an error code telling me the max ignition attempts have been exceeded (Vacation light on + A light + B light). I ...
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Connecting flare fitting together
I am looking to replace my cooktop. My current gas valve is a one-piece valve, with one end connected to the gas pipe, and the other with a 3/8 flare fitting, which is connected to a 3/8 flexible gas ...
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Configuring FHW heating system as a backup to minisplit
I installed a minisplit HVAC (well, HAC) system a few years ago. Very happy with it as housewide AC, mostly happy with it as heating (more efficient than the high-efficiency gas forced-hot-water ...
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Doping threaded gas pipes -- which threads are the "last" threads?
I've heard that to join threaded gas piping in my house, I should use either pipe dope or teflon tape rated for gas. Regarding the dope, I've been told to dope "all but the last two threads."...
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Adapting 1/2 gas line to 3/4 gas grill?
I have a gas bbq grill with a 3/4" quick connect line, and a gas line on my deck with a 1/2" quick connect input. Is there any way to hook them up?
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What type of connectors do natural gas BBQs have and what's needed to modify existing stub-out?
I got a natural gas BBQ with a non-threaded connection at the hose. There is also a gas stub-out under my deck that has a valve that can be shifted back. Both are non-threaded and they don't mate.
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New gas stove + new flex gas line (Gas line wont fit the wall pipe)
Forgive me as I'm a complete newb!!
I went to Lowes and bought a new gas range, along with a new gas line that connects to it. I paid an extra $50 for haul away of the old one, and installation of the ...
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How does this stove gas valve work?
What is it called and what does it do?
Is there a way to know if gas is available?
This bottom of the pipe leads to a stove.
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Gas Dryer - Gas Shut Off Valve
Replacing our washer/dryer and our old ones are getting picked up tomorrow and the new ones will arrive the day after. We have a gas shut off valve with the dryer but I'm wondering if that is ...
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do they make a a exhauster fan for the 3inch double wall hot water exhaust pipe
this is a older home with large trees. at night times we get exhaust gasses from the hot water heater and I would like to find a inline exhaust fan that I can install.
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Need to Upgrade Gas Line Size - Cut in and add Left Right Coupling?
I have a 1 inch gas line running down my attic with several branches. The branch going to water heater is a 1/2" branch. I need that to be 3/4" branch per code. However, the 1/2" ...
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Will my plan to convert a 240v range circuit to two 120v circuits work? [duplicate]
I am switching my electric range to a gas range and need to convert the existing 240v outlet to 120v. The existing line utilizes 6 gauge wire with a double (twin) 50 amp breaker. I plan to switch ...
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What is a safe procedure for removing natural gas pipe after full service disconnect (meter removed, house intake capped)?
I had my local gas service company disconnect my house from the gas service line. They offered to remove the meter for me and cap the house intake pipe, which I accepted. So to be clear, the service ...
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Table propane fire pit not igniting
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I have a propane fire pit table that has been working very well for several years. I was planning on staining my deck so I had to take my table apart and bring it inside. ...
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Why is my pilot flame turning off when I rotate the knob?
I have a gas fireplace in my living room & I’ve had to turn it on without and problems. It’s come time to turn it on again & when I go through the same steps, it’s not working. I have a knob ...
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calculating gas capacity with mixed sizes of black iron pipes
How do I calculate gas black iron pipe capacity when I have pipes of a bunch of different sizes connected together? Every single chart I found just assumes a long length of a single size.
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GE Gas stove faulty rubber on regulator, can I repair this with teflon or pipe-dope?
I woke up this morning to a gas smell, and after using a gas detector I narrowed the leak down to a poorly fit rubber on the pressure regulator of my stove.
After removing the top screw I see that ...
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Replacing gas range in an old house with copper propane (LP) gas line
I'm facing a dilemma of replacing a gas range in a relatively old (30 years) house that is using LP gas (external tanks). The gas lines are copper and haven't changed since the original construction. ...
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Safety of swapping natural gas grill quick connect
My house has an outdoor natural gas line (with a shut-off valve) which I have never used before. I recently purchased a natural gas grill and the quick connect inlet is slightly larger but has the ...
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Gas leak detector goes off but no bubbles
Before I start, the valve from the wall is off and the outlet is capped at this point.
I checked a gas connection for my dryer after smelling a faint odor near my laundry closet. Using a Home-Flex ...
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What is the ideal connection to reduce 3/4" gas pipe to 3/8" gas pipe for a natural gas grill?
My contractor installed a 3/4" gas line to the exterior of my house, and capped it off, as I didn't know what type of grill I would be purchasing and what connection it would expect. The Weber ...
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Is my plan to extend a kitchen gas line reasonable?
I just bought a new house - first time homeowner, but long-time DIYer. Never worked with gas, though, so I wanted to get some expert eyes on my plan before I did anything stupid.
We are planning on ...
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Potential gas leak under garden path - who is responsible for fixing?
Based in the UK for context.
I recently had my old lead water main replaced. The trench was dug by a contractor but I backfilled this trench and have been building a garden path above (MOT sub base + ...
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Should I replace two 75-gallon (gas) water heaters in series with a tankless heater?
We live in the Midwest in a large home that was built 20 years ago. At the time, we installed two 75-gallon gas water heaters, and the plumber did this in series, not parallel. We also have a system ...
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Soft black specks coming out of the bathroom hot tap
A couple of weeks ago we noticed that black specks were coming out of the bathroom hot tap. Whatever it is is soft: if you trap a piece you can smear it across the plastic of the bath and then easily ...
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Does my gas water heater have a problem if the On/Pilot/Off knob rises slowly instead of popping up quickly?
To light my water heater's pilot light, the instructions on the side say to put the On/Pilot/Off knob into the Pilot position and then hold it down for one minute after lighting the pilot light with a ...
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Does gas smell in otherwise perfectly working pilot light gas stove indicate a problem?
I recently moved into an airbnb with a Wedgewood stove (a narrow white one with four plates and one oven). It seems to work all fine: I can see a blue pilot flame burning at the bottom of the oven, ...
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Dryer not producing heat
I have an older style whirlpool gas dryer. It’s not producing any heat. I hear it click every 2-3 minutes like a switch is being flicked, almost sounds like when you press a pilot light switch. It’s ...
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How can I connect a 20 lb propane tank to my home for temporary use? [duplicate]
My heat and hot water are powered by propane gas, from 2 vertical 100 gallon tanks. At this time pro service not an option.
I have 3 20lb propane tanks. Is it possible/practical to run the system from ...
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What is the acceptable Gas Drop Test result where there is a section of Iron pipe present
I have seen it referenced many years ago, but can anyone state where I can reference in either a book or online, the acceptable drop test level where old iron piping exists on gas piping. I know that ...
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How do I calculate the capacity for my natural gas pipe in this situation?
I'm interested in understanding the natural gas capacity at my house using the standard longest length method. I'm slightly confused which column in the IFGC Table 402.4 to use though because a 1"...
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Is it safe to transport a gas water heater lying down?
I need to replace my water heater. I've happily been using gas for the last 30 years and will continue to do so.
I have a minivan which will easily swallow the heater and all its packing material, ...
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How to check if a pipe is water/gas and if it's in use
I am doing some remodelling and I want to find out if a pipe is in use or if I can remove it.
Behind the wall where the Red arrow is, there is a pipe running all the way to the ceiling. I would like ...
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Can my electrical and gas meter be located under an overhang?
I'm thinking of adding an extra room above my garage. This would mean I would have a covered area to the front door and the meters would be under the over hang.
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What level of natural gas in a home is normal?
A few weeks ago the unit next to mine had the natural gas line to their meter break and it filled my house with gas (the meters for all units are attached to the side of my house). The neighbors got ...
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Does a gas pressure test lose pressure without leaks?
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I am adding one branch with two sub-branches to my gas line to supply a fireplace and a range stove.
I am testing the branch for leaks. I have a cap on one side of the branch, a valve shut off ...
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How to fix burner that won't light on Whirlpool gas range?
I have a whirlpool gas range bought from Costco 4 years ago (WEG745H0FS). Of late, one burner does not light up even though the sparks appear on the burner. If I blow air on the burner, the flame does ...
