2006-10-24 08:30:45 · 21 answers · asked by jay jay 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
if you are in the uk and you are working in your house then its illegal unless you are corgi registered
2006-10-24 08:38:51 · answer #1 · answered by craig g 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Gas Compression Fittings
2016-11-15 04:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes usually the pilot light is compression. Depending on the gas pressure. Residential pressure is 3-3.5 inches of water column, which is not at all that much. Flare fittings another option. You need the proper connections when going from black pipe to compression the threads differ. Whatever you decide to use check for leaks with soap bubble solution - dish soap when you done.
2006-10-24 08:38:59 · answer #3 · answered by Lamont 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where gas is involved the regulations are there for a very good reason. One mistake can lead to a very big bang. As I understand it in UK it is in order for you to install the main pipe run as long as you use a Corgi registered plumber to make the connection at both ends. He will check for leaks in your work and should want to visually inspect your work. Gas pipes should be marked with yellow tape so that future plumbers cannot mistake them for water pipes and cut them. In general compression fittings are only used at the meter and the appliance. In your case I would say leave it to someone who knows.
2006-10-24 23:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by Snowlizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solder only,accidently knock compression fitting end up with gas leak
2006-10-24 08:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would also recommend flare nut fittings and a person who is in the profession there's more to gas than meets the eye.Too much at stake to save a few bucks.
2006-10-24 18:05:57 · answer #6 · answered by AnthonyG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use compression fittings but you should be corgi registered to work on any gas appliance or pipework.
I'm a gas fitter who has seen the effects of poor advice and DIY :(
2006-10-24 09:52:53 · answer #7 · answered by Dazza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Compression fittings may be used if they are going to be accessible. However, if you need to ask, it is going to be illegal for you to do this work, as you are no CORGI registered, nor competent.
BTW, most of the rest of the respondents have no more clue than you do(!)
2006-10-24 08:39:28 · answer #8 · answered by ALAN Q 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
flare fittings are best unless it's a hard pipe situation then threaded pipe and fittings with pipe dope is safest be sure to check our work with soapy water and if you are not exactly sure of what you are doing it;s best to get a pro to do the work for safety sake
2006-10-24 08:42:18 · answer #9 · answered by Marc D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asking this question indicates you should NOT be doing any work on your gas lines. How well are you insured, when you end up blowing up your house & maybe the neighbors.
Only JOURNEYMAN should do elctrical or gas line work.
Clearly you are not. STOP, put down those tools & hire a plumber qualified on gas lines.
2006-10-24 08:40:47 · answer #10 · answered by kate 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 05:11:40 · answer #11 · answered by greeley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋