We have a newer home with a gas start fireplace. I'm not a real handyman but I thought we could figure this simple project out. The problem I'm having is with the pipe. We already have a gas connection because of the gas start feature in the wood burning stove. The pipe comes into the fireplace and has a long "gas start" pipe. My understanding is that we would remove that part of the pipe then run the appropriate hose to the gas log heater. The problem is that this pipe seems like it won't move. I did get it to turn after much trying but the entire pipe, including the one coming from the wall, all moved. The pipe from the wall does have "thread" on the end connecting to the gas start pipe. I feel like if I could just get that pipe off I could do the rest of the project. Any advice?
2007-11-23 07:22:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Buy yourself a tool called a foot print or some gas pliers to hold the pipe whilst turning the end connector.
Also buy some hawk white, this is to put the thread when you put the new fitting on(to stop any gas leak)
it is important to test any joints that could leak after you finish the project, including the one that turned coming from the wall. this is a simple process.
1 - turn on the gas(you are going to turn it off right?)
2 - take a sponge and squirt washing up liquid on to it
3 - wet the sponge and squeeze it until you get some bubbles.
4 - cover each joint with the bubbly water and watch to see if you can see any gas escaping.
If in doubt get the CORGI man out.
2007-11-23 10:10:15 · answer #1 · answered by purest s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't hold the pipe going into the wall from turning, it will come out with the start pipe. That will be ok, as long as the piece inside the wall stays put,and you can insert the new pipe into it. Why do you need to remove the gas start pipe? Why don't you just buy replacement (individual) ceramic logs and place them in the fire box around the starter pipe and use it that way if it gives a pleasing flame.
2007-11-23 07:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please get a pro in to deal with this. When dealing with gas lines, you want to be safe not only in the initial structure but after the fact. For me the word gas insures that I need a pro. Don't try a do it yourself on this one particularly since you noted that you aren't the handyman. Make it safe.
2007-11-23 11:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a common problem with ventless equipment.
2016-03-14 22:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really don,t know what your doing , best to call a qualified repair man, if you get something wrong it could cause an explosion,
2007-11-23 07:52:07 · answer #5 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋