I'm hooking up a quick disconnect fitting for an outside grill.
2007-05-06 08:53:23 · 16 answers · asked by romanfam5 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
That depends on your definition of "Safely". If your definition precludes sudden spontaneous envelopment of your self and your house in fire, then: NO.
I suspect you already knew that.
2007-05-06 10:42:12 · answer #1 · answered by Don 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO, ABSOLUTELY NOT. IT IS DANGEROUS.
Remember the warnings: serious injury or death can occur? This is for your own protection.
Most states require a licensed pipe fitter to work on gas pipes inside and outside your house.
In some areas the pressure is fairly low, in other areas it can be 70 psi or more. If you don't know, you could cause a lot of damage to yourself, people and things around you.
If the 1/2" pipe was installed by a gas fitter for a gas grill, then it was installed with a shut-off valve somewhere. Find the valve; turn it off; check the gas grill to confirm that the gas is off; connect your fitting and turn the valve back on. Then test both the valve and your new connections for leaks with Snoop or a similar leak detector. Remember that Teflon tape is not recommended on gas, you should use special paste.
Please be safe!
2007-05-08 11:44:36 · answer #2 · answered by C2020 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A agree with all the above on turning off the gas main for a few minutes, then bleed the residual pressure outside.
One other thought, make sure your quick disconnect is rated for gas. Most ones are only rated for water and cannot guarantee for gas.
Don't forget that if your barbecue is setup for propane, there probably needs to be a small conversion to run on natural gas.
2007-05-07 04:20:44 · answer #3 · answered by gary167 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO! Any use of a wrench could cause a spark and an explosion. Simply cut it off at the meter, and then let your hot water heater use up the gas in the line. Then you can safely disconnect the pipe, but do spray water on the connections with a mister or use a wet cloth to keep any sparks from occuring.
2007-05-06 10:25:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the answer depends on how good you are with tools.
I laugh at the answers of a wrench causing a spark and a big explosion.
When working in new houses with no heat i routinely thread a 2 foot piece of pipe with a bunch of holes in it into the gas pipe the plumber installs for use at the furnace.
My pipe has a gas shutoff on it to control the flame.
bottom line is you can take a lighter to that gas and hold a flame with no problem. but if you aren't used to working with gas, or you are working in an enclosed space i can't see why wouldn't shut the gas off. Your gas line probably has a dedicated shut-off. If not shut it off at the meter. Off is perpendicular to the pipe....And don't forget to re-light the water heater.
2007-05-06 13:20:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Turn the gas off at the meter before you attempt to hook up your quick disconnect fitting
2007-05-06 09:46:06 · answer #6 · answered by shermisme 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The risk is not worth the benefit. Call a licensed professional to at least take care of putting in the fitting for you. Static electricity can jump from several materials (not just metals) and really light up your life.
Always, ALWAYS stay safe and prudent around electricity and gas lines. They look easy enough and several people pay the price for their inexperience.
2007-05-06 09:24:26 · answer #7 · answered by tyghor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with the group. Just TURN OFF THE GAS !!
Why chance it . You might have seen this done and you MIGHT do it with no problems . But why take a chance. Just turn off the gas, hook things up, turn the gas back on, check for leaks and relight any pilots on you appliances.
2007-05-06 15:14:22 · answer #8 · answered by Harold O 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To ask a stupid question like that the answer shoud be yes but only while you are having a smoke. Use some nouse and spend 50 seconds tonturn off the main.
2007-05-06 14:54:12 · answer #9 · answered by bob j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn the gas off first. Consider what may happen if you drop the fitting while your installing it and can't get the system closed right away.
2007-05-06 09:39:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just get an ajustable wrench and turn gas off at meter.If you do this when you turn gas back on be sure and relight pilot lights.Stove,hot water heater,ect ect.If you want to risk doing it with gas on get cork or rag to stop flow of gas while you do it.Good luck and if we dont hear from you again we"ll know what happened
2007-05-06 09:10:44 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋