If I shut off the gas in my house, and extend a pipe cause I'm moving my range over a few feet, what is the procedure in turning it back on? Websites say to call the gas company in doing this. Why? Who should I call to do the work if I can't?
2007-03-24 02:09:14 · 10 answers · asked by thomboucher51 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
no special procedures needed. as long as you have put it back together with the propriate joint compound or teflon tape you should be OK. just turn it back on, lite pilots and carefully check all joints for leaks. make a mixture of water and dish soap and apply to the joints with a little brush. look for bubbling at joints. to be safe i even check valve stems and flexible hosing.
Most plumbers are capable or doing the job if you are unsure. I have installed kitchens for many years and have done this sort of thing many times. So, any good remodeling contractor should have someone that could do it, too.
In the states, your gas provider will come out and check for leaks if you like, but they won't fix it, instead they red tag it and shut down the system.
i'm sorry, but i have never heard that it is "illegal" to rework your own gas line in your own house. i'd like to see a citation on that.
2007-03-24 02:27:59 · answer #1 · answered by buzzards27 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Websites say this so they are not on the hook for anything should anything go wrong. I am giving you info. What you do with it is up to you. First off, do not smoke or flick on/off light switches while you are doing this job. Flicking causes sparks.
Shut off all the valves immediately before the gas appliances - the furnace - the hot water heater - whatever.
Do your plumbing with open dooors to get a cross wind inside. Once the new plumbing is done....turn off the valves to the stove and pressurize the line. Now to check for leaks in your connection get some liquid dishwashing soap and put a squirt in half a glass of water. Paint the connections with it and see if there is any bubbling or foaming. Fix it so that there isn't.
After you are sure that all the connections do not leak can you relight the units....the furnace, the hot water the range.
2007-03-24 11:39:31 · answer #2 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depending on where you live, You should check with your local jurisdiction. All gas entities, and city entities, require a gas permit to be pulled, by a Master plumber, BEFORE any changes are made to a gas piping system. Failure to do this, can have your gas meter pulled by the gas provider, and they will require this job done by a licensed plumber, and inspected by a city inspector, prior to them turning your gas back on. This is for your safety! Trying to take short cuts, is what gets people killed. If you don't have a license to perform gas line modifications, LEAVE IT ALONE! Sure it seems easy, but gas is not forgiving, and just a small leak, can and will cause a fire. Don't take chances with the lives of your loved ones, call a plumber!
2007-03-26 01:45:20 · answer #3 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can turn it back on, and no it is not illegal. Make sure all your gas appliances are off. If you have a standing pilot on your heater or water heater. Turn them to the off position.
Turn the gas back on check your work first with soapy water for leaks. Then relight you pilots.
The gas co. offers the service free of charge to discourage people from overstepping there knowledge. If you have no clue what you are doing, knowing someone will come do it free, would make you less inclined to take unnecessary chances.
2007-03-24 17:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Turn Valves off To each appliance. Turn Gas Off At Meter Then Redo Gas line remember To install a valve turn It Off Turn Gas Back On and Soap Test new Connections then if all okay bleed air from that section . turn valves back on and if you have to light the pilots.
2007-03-24 09:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by bob r 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Gas services are very "unforgiving". Shutting off the gas could cause other "weak" joints to leak (where you haven't touched them). Normally, when the gas company shuts off the line, they also test it before turning it back on. Hiring a licenced contractor to do the work will also satisfy your insurance company. Should there be a fire due to work you did, they may not be required to cover the claim. This is especially true in areas where a licenced pro is required to do gas work.
2007-03-24 10:27:57 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
this is a simple job but you must do it correctly....you might not have to turn off gas to entire house as there should be a valve to shut the gas off to your range..this valve is required by law...but you can turn off the gas to your house should be a valve just before the meter to do this...once your sure gas is off do the work you intend to do...turn the gas back on and leak test it...be sure to use some pipe dope or Teflon tape on all pipe joints...there is no law that says a homeowner cant do any plumbing electrical or gas line work to his own home as far as I know...you might need to check with your local utilities or state and or local authorities to see if you need permits to make improvements to your home is all...
2007-03-26 00:23:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
The reason is there is a possibility you could blow your house up, so you first needed to call the gas company so they could turn it off. The building dept. would have needed to see a permit because they have to come out and do a pressure test and check for leaks, after you get their blessing then you can call to have it turned back on.
2007-03-24 11:45:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
check for leaks using soapy water. Bubbles will appear at leaks.
2007-03-24 09:33:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Call the gas company. They have contractors who they use for this kind of work.
In North America, it is illegal for you to do this work yourself if you don't have the appropriate licenses.
2007-03-24 09:13:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋