Thanks great video. I especially appreciate the fact that you didn't add music or feel the need to talk a ton during the video. Many youtube videos are "ehanced" with the users music preferences.....
Useful thanks. Even though I don't have a flexible hose, it's a brass elbow going straight into the bottom from outside through the wall. Luckily the oven slides out easily so I can get to it.
As stated below, you should always use a a new connector pipe when installing a new appliance. Also, the gas teflon tape is OK on the pipe thread but should never be used on the compression fitting. It can interfere with the connection seating properly. Also, I saw where he applied some dish soap to check for leaks but the video doesn't show every actually checking. Finally, doing any kind of job in your bare feet is asking for trouble. My question is whether or not the little rubber "feet" that came with the cooktop are supposed to be removed at installation. They hold the cooktop 1/16 inch above counter and make it look unfinished. However, some rubber feet seem like a good idea. I know the glass cooktops are installed with foam tape but how about metal tops? Keep the rubber feet or discard them?
I like your video. I am putting my stuff together and noticed that I have an extra Circle to go on the top of the burners. It is smaller. Where do I put this one? I didn't see anywhere on the instructions where to do that. Thank you
I would recommend not using teflon tape on the flared portion of your adapter fitting incase any teflon overlaps the top of the bevel. This will probably cause a leak. In fact it's the bevel that connects up snugly to the flexible appliance hose that makes a good seal. It most cases dope or tape is not necessary for the beveled part of the fittings and if you are going to use anything dope is a better option just keep it on the Male threads only. Always use dope or teflon on the the other male connections. Thanks for the video
Can i place a built in hob (tempered glass ) on a granite cutting hole ? Does it needed any kind of support underneath the cutting hole to hold is weight ?
(1) Don't use tape or dope on flared side of connectors. (2) Ideally flame shouldn't show any yellow tips. Pull control knob off, hold valve stem with pliers, insert flat blade screw driver down into the center of valve steam and adjust flame height (1/4" at low & no yellow).
You should ALWAYS use a new gas connector when installing a new gas cooktop! Also, you should use 'pipe dope', or pipe thread compound when connecting gas. Teflon tape is typically used for water connections. Yes, it can be used for gas, but I certainly do not recommend it, for safety concerns, and liability issues.
I didn't say it couldn't be used, I just wouldn't recommend it. I prefer the compound. And the flex line should always be replaced. In fact, in some applications, it's required by the building code.
ptfe is fine as long as you know that you will need a lot more than a couple of wraps like the video shows if you are using the thin stuff. I personally use Rocol gas seal. In Britain hobs should really be connected with a rigid pipe unless manufacturers instructions say otherwise, and an isolation tap, also using soapy water ie. washing up liquid, isn't allowed to test for leaks as it's corrosive :)
It helped, but my old is built in but I have to replace with non-built in, so I guess all I need a new pipe connection because pipes are not the same or I need an extension....
+Matt Bruns Only in Mass and a few other NE states. I know where I lived in Oklahoma, Missouri, Indiana, Colorado, Alabama and many others a plumber is not needed. Especially if the line is already there. If you are running new line in the walls or something like that It's a good idea to hire a plumber.
