I am adding a pool heater that requires 11/4" to feed the unit. I do have 11/4 in my basement, but am not sure how to cut the pipe and add a "T" to it. Do I have to dissasemble everything? If I cut the pipe, I will not have the threads to screww on to.
Thanks
2006-10-21 07:48:16 · 6 answers · asked by Frank F 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
USUALLY THERE IS AN OPEN PLUG @ THE METER FOR JUST SUCH A THING ( BBQ GRILL , ETC... ), IF YOU'RE IN THE COUNTY ( NO INSPECTION REQUIRED ) IT OK, USE PIPE DOPE, TEFLON TAPE, ETC ON CONNECTIONS & SOAP TEST FOR LEAKS..... IF IN CITY, CALL PLUMBER, THE SCUBAG GAS MAN, OR YOU SCUBAG NEIGHBOR WILL TURN YOU IN! SUCKS, DON'T IT!
2006-10-21 08:28:47 · answer #1 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First thing you need to do is to remove all family members, pets and valuable from your home! That way when you blow your house sky high, they will be safe!
Have you contacted the gas company yet to have them turn off the gas before you go cutting on gas lines? Have a professional do the actual connecting of the lines. Save your money on doing the things you are qualified and knowledgeable in.
Pay a professional $300 or pay for a new home, furnishings, Neighbors homes..........HHmmm, tough one!
2006-10-21 08:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its EASY.
Turn off your GAS main.
Normally they use threaded pipes for gas. DO NOT cut anything.
Find the closest connection, Take it apart. Use a T (three way) connector or what ever necessary and work from there.
2006-10-21 07:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by shahab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call someone qualified for this job it is not a diy job. Too many variables involved, volume needed, length of pipe, supply pressure. Just to name a few.
2006-10-21 13:46:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you out of your mind.. YOU should NEVER do that yourself.. It MUST be done ONLY by a specialized person. If you do it yourself and it is found out by the City, you could be letting yourself in for trouble.. You should contact your gas company and inform them and they will send out someone to do it..... NEVER do it yourself
2006-10-21 07:53:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gas ....are you kidding?
You have to be a licensed gas contractor...danger of going boom!
2006-10-21 07:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by grapeshenry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋