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parkah
Citizen
Username: Parkah
Post Number: 21
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 10:35 am: |     |
hey gang,
just had a new gas dryer delivered and now i need to connect it. i went out and bought the teflon tape and the correct sized flare 3/8 to 3/4.
question... the existing glas flex connector is still sealed to the gas line, so i planned on connecting it to the new appliance. is there anything wrong with doing this?
thanks. |
bobk
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 3947
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 10:50 am: | |
Personally I would replace it just to be on the safe side. Also, remember to use metal for the vent piping. Also, test the couplings after you finish with soapy water to make sure there are no leaks. |
parkah
Citizen
Username: Parkah
Post Number: 22
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 3:11 pm: | |
bobk... thanks for the pointers.
i've taken your advice about replacing the flex connector. and after a grueling 20 minute exercise of trying to unscrew the thing from the gas line i've come to the conclusion that either i'm very much a weakling or that the connection is welded. it won't budge. i can't imagine the original installer used some sort of sealer at this connection, but maybe...
so now i have a new question... since i can't get this connection lose... and because i'm not confortable trying to loosen it with a torch (as it is a gas line afterall) can someone recommend a professional that can perform this simple installation without charging me a fortune?
i hate having to pay for such a simple task that i should be able to do myself.
thanks. |
Master Plvmber
Citizen
Username: Master_plvmber
Post Number: 131
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 4:41 pm: | |
Just turn the thing, dude! Don't be afraid of it. It's screwed pipe, right? Just turn off your gas meter valve before you do it. You almost CAN'T mess up. If you call a plvmber, he's going to do the same thing anyway.
Master_Plvmber
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parkah
Citizen
Username: Parkah
Post Number: 23
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 6:24 pm: | |
hahah... i've been yanking on this thing on and off all afternoon in between other home improvement activities. you'd think with the frustration i'm feeling, that i'd have it off by now. one thing though master plvmber, i've just got the gas for this particular piping turned off, do i need to have the entire system turned off? |
Master Plvmber
Citizen
Username: Master_plvmber
Post Number: 132
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 6:53 pm: | |
No. The one valve should be fine. Just don't push and pull on the pipe behind the valve too much.
Master_Plvmber
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