I am installing a vent-free gas fireplace to an existing 1/2" copper line.
2006-07-14 06:07:54 · 7 answers · asked by cardinalone 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Do I need to get a flare tool or can I just use compression fittings?
2006-07-14 06:22:24 · update #1
Do I tighten the connections as far as humanly possible???
2006-07-14 16:03:21 · update #2
always use black iron inside the fireplace. the heat of the fire itself will damage the copper .... you should use flared fittings to go from copper to brass then brass to black iron can be threaded.. use pipe dope on threaded fittings NOT TAPE.......
IT IS NEVER RECOMMENDED TO USE COMPRESSION FITTINGS ON GAS!!!!!!
2006-07-14 06:42:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to a professional i"m in the Hvac/Plumbing for 11 years and first of depending on the state and local codes some vent free space heaters are a code violation but if you insist on installing it you should run black pipe and use pipedope,the tools you need are channel locks and wrenches and when tighten always use two pairs one to hold one to turn and always check leaks with a soapbubble solution and remember if you have doubts turn off gas before u start and if still in doubt call a professional
2006-07-14 18:36:56 · answer #2 · answered by SEAN P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check for leaks, put dish soap on the outside of the connector and gas line (where they meet) if it bubbles up, you have a leak.
2006-07-14 13:13:32 · answer #3 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to gammadave...! But my question is who in hell used copper to get the gas that far? I hear a "BOOM" in your future!
2006-07-14 17:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by NubbY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gammadave2004 nailed it!
(You still need to check for leaks!)
2006-07-14 13:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by Kurtis G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to home depo
2006-07-14 14:09:41 · answer #6 · answered by caruso d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't smoke.
2006-07-14 13:11:36 · answer #7 · answered by a1tommyL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋