This is a continuation of my torch saga. I've checked with various places locally and it seems the closest thing I can find to a hookup to my existing natural gas system is what they call a barbeque outlet. After I got back up off the floor, I asked about the legality of the homeowner doing the pipe fitting work. One older fellow said that the homeowner can do anything he wants, legally, including gas line work.
This would mean that I could shut off the gas, remove the copper line which is off the end of the iron pipe system, bring that all downstairs, and hook it up again. Turn on gas, check for leaks, etc. If needed, I would enlarge the hole where the copper comes through the floor so the fitting would also pass through. In this way I wouldn't be removing any ends, simply unscrewing the fitting and re-connecting it.
The end where the gas stove used to be has a shut-off valve and a female threaded end ready for the gas stove. I can live without using a quick disconnect, so I could just use a matching fitting, put a hose on that, and connect to a torch, jetted for n/g. I should be good to go, and legal- ?
There is no existing vent in the kitchen for a gas stove except the fan in the ceiling venting to the attic. The home was originally wired for an electric stove, and someone put the gas stove in later (and took it with when they moved). I don't know if a positive vent is actually required for a gas stove, but for my torch in occasional use, I don't see the need. If I was to build a heat treat furness, I would definitely put in a vent- I don't have a problem with that, nor with other regulations such as set-back from combustibles, etc.
It's been frustrating trying to nail down the details to comply with the law and the insurance company. I got some funny looks when I mentioned grade T hose at metal shops, plumbing and heating places, and industrial hardware places. My insurance agent had no answers, just a few looks of horror when I mentioned natural gas and propane. She was nice enough, but the lack of info left me wanting to leave some natural gas there. I think the pressure in my tubes was higher at that time than it is in my pipes at home.
Anyway, I'm just venting a bit and wondering if anyone has any more ideas on how I should proceed. And one other question- teflon tape suitable for sealing the fitting, or is there a special 'paint' for these connections? Is my nose good enough to test for leaking, or is there a preferred method- like light a match, put near connection, tighten connector til flame goes out-
This would mean that I could shut off the gas, remove the copper line which is off the end of the iron pipe system, bring that all downstairs, and hook it up again. Turn on gas, check for leaks, etc. If needed, I would enlarge the hole where the copper comes through the floor so the fitting would also pass through. In this way I wouldn't be removing any ends, simply unscrewing the fitting and re-connecting it.
The end where the gas stove used to be has a shut-off valve and a female threaded end ready for the gas stove. I can live without using a quick disconnect, so I could just use a matching fitting, put a hose on that, and connect to a torch, jetted for n/g. I should be good to go, and legal- ?
There is no existing vent in the kitchen for a gas stove except the fan in the ceiling venting to the attic. The home was originally wired for an electric stove, and someone put the gas stove in later (and took it with when they moved). I don't know if a positive vent is actually required for a gas stove, but for my torch in occasional use, I don't see the need. If I was to build a heat treat furness, I would definitely put in a vent- I don't have a problem with that, nor with other regulations such as set-back from combustibles, etc.
It's been frustrating trying to nail down the details to comply with the law and the insurance company. I got some funny looks when I mentioned grade T hose at metal shops, plumbing and heating places, and industrial hardware places. My insurance agent had no answers, just a few looks of horror when I mentioned natural gas and propane. She was nice enough, but the lack of info left me wanting to leave some natural gas there. I think the pressure in my tubes was higher at that time than it is in my pipes at home.
Anyway, I'm just venting a bit and wondering if anyone has any more ideas on how I should proceed. And one other question- teflon tape suitable for sealing the fitting, or is there a special 'paint' for these connections? Is my nose good enough to test for leaking, or is there a preferred method- like light a match, put near connection, tighten connector til flame goes out-
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