Right below the shut off it seems like there is a a plug threaded into the line. There's no way to attach my line to it and it's in there so tight I can barely move it, do I remove it?
2006-09-02 09:29:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The gas line is off to that room and the shut off at the wall is also off, so I'm safe. I'll soap bubble the thing when I'm done.
I can't budge the square fitting with two 15" wrenches, are they usually this tight? Should I just lay into it until it goes? I worry I'm gonna crack a pipe if I put that much torque on the line.
2006-09-02 12:40:43 · update #1
Other than payfor someone.
If the plug is after the valve be sure the valve is off. The plug probably has a square on the end .
Slowly unscrew it. If you hear or smell gas then turn the valve off untill it stops.
Remove the plug and attach your hose nice and tight dont crank it down so it can never be removed. Check for leaks . You can use soapy water or a canary lol. I dont recomend a lighter although i ve seen it done
2006-09-02 09:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by grainy33 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The plug was put there so there would be no accidental release of gas into the house from someone bumping the valve or turning the valve on. Remove the plug after ensuring that the valve is in the off position. All joints should be sealed with either Teflon tape or pipe dope and then checked with soap bubbles.
2006-09-02 12:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two wrenches, and decent sizes (12", 14") so you have leverage. Wrench on the fitting the plug is screwed into, held in the direction of tightening the fitting and the other wrench loosening the plug. Remember: lefty loosey, righty tighty. Use some elbow grease and a lot of moaning. There was never a fitting I couldn't unscrew.
2006-09-05 11:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the plug is in that tight try taking the cut off valve off too and replacing it with a new one. Be sure to wrap the threads with teflon tape made for gas lines.It's kind of yellow.
2006-09-02 17:56:10 · answer #4 · answered by jdris52@flash.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plug is there to stop gas escaping from an open pipe, unless you have the right qualifications you should not attempt any alterations. Diy work on gas supplies could invalidate any insurance claim if things go wrong. My advice get a professional to do the work .Peace of mind is worth its worth it.
2006-09-02 09:42:09 · answer #5 · answered by oldbeemerbiker 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If this scares you, get a plumber to hook it up for you. the cost is always worth it being done correctly.
2006-09-02 10:20:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋