TIPS on how to install gas line 

Would the flex connection be ok if he didn't cover the wall?

I woulda got sent home for wresting so much with my wrench on the valve instead of closing it to get the handle out of the way

Also, the nipple going through the 2X4 needs to be a couple inches longer. If there is a leak there it'll be harder to spot being buried in the middle of wood.

Wth

And thats a dollar 50 easily

This is not the video you want to take advice from on proper technique and good practice/workmanship

@@walterbrunswick where is that video?

​@mambamentality1844 it's the video of someone calling a licensed gasfitter who knows what they're doing.

That seems to bring out the professionals

Spot on my friend.

PTFE tape only is allowed in almost (all?) U.S. states and 100% in Ontario Canada I stopped using pipe dope in 2016; ONLY Teflon for potable, heating water, nat. gas and propane They use only Teflon on golf course sprinkler systems to 600 PSIG, and in high-pressure sea operations, so probably good enough for residential

@@walterbrunswick ,Hi Walt I believe Teflon in paste for gas, (ptfe) and ptfe tape for gas is still illegal in NYC,NY . But you can use ptfe in any form for NYC Potable and Grey water.

@@walterbrunswick ,there are pipe dope(thread sealants) without grit that are professionally listed among them Hercules Megaloc,Hercules pro dope,gasoila is ul ,sa and as well as rectorseal #5 all are tested for gas.

@@walterbrunswick pipe dope is used every day in America in meter pits, not sure what you are talking about

Exactly ​@@walterbrunswick

Come on man. Read the comments. He’s going to hurt someone.

Yeah he did multiple things wrong

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

these are not good tips, the advice in this video is bad.

How to do it wrong... yup

How to not do it... this video is cringe

@@MrDmadness now try watching this as a perfectionist with OCD

@@walterbrunswick I know this disposition more than you realize ;)

And also very stupid to do also. This is handyman 101 class on this video

Went over to my sister's to do a Kitchen Floor in ~1982. The stove had 2 Nat Gas flex tubes strung together and these were tucked into a crawl space when the stove was reset. YIKES. This was not their doing. I just discovered it.

Aren’t you guys in the usa allowed to use copper for gas lines? In europe we do most lines that connect to a furnace, space heater, stove etc in copper. I’ve never used a flex hose, bending some copper tubing looks way nicer

@@plumbraider2265 Only tin lined copper is approved for Natural gas. Regular copper disintegrates from the chemicals in Nat Gas. LP/Propane uses copper though. Two different gasses.

@@plumbraider2265 copper is against code for gas here in the USA .

PTFE tape only is allowed in almost (all?) U.S. states and 100% in Ontario Canada I stopped using pipe dope in 2016; ONLY Teflon for potable, heating water, nat. gas and propane They use only Teflon on golf course sprinkler systems to 600 PSIG, and in high-pressure sea operations, so probably good enough for residential

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

he did a horrible job, dont do it the way he did.

...of how not to do it.

Me too. I’m the only one at my company who wears gloves lol

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

yeah right

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

this video is actually a joke and the advice should never be followed.

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

you should be saying "bad video, thanks alot for giving me advice that could create many issues and hurt me"

Nah - I'd rather have the greatest potential spot to leak inaccessible when you really need to get to it. (ha)

Yeah our codes are the same way. Those kind of connectors can never penetrate a wall or floor and must always be accessible

Why not ?!? Do u own stock in Ingersoll-Rand ?!? or because someone who never saw a flex connector said so ?!?

@@anonymousbyproxy8250 because it’s dangerous they can develop weaknesses in the folds which can crack when moved unusually or if something drops on them. You might be fine with reusing it, but don’t risk a strangers or customers life over a $10 part

@@davidrivas2211 C’mon Dave, don’t exaggerate, nobody’z going to jump on them or use them as pull up bars ! And I cannot buy them any longer for less than 20 $ a piece. But, yes, for customers only new ones, always.

@@anonymousbyproxy8250 because NPT connections are designed that way. Each time you properly tighten an NPT connection you must tighten it a little more the next time until eventually the connection fails. Flex pipe will fail sooner because it's more mailable

Thanks! That’s really encouraging. Hope your project goes smooth👍👍

Your a irresponsible SOB, you do know it’s illegal to perform gas installs without being properly licensed right? What your doing is just opening the doors to having some homeowner blow himself up. What your doing is training people to know just enough to be extremely dangerous. Irresponsible careless POS. Take this video down because I’m flagging it.

Please do not take this video seriously. This has way to many unsafe practices. This is a fine where I’m from.

He should cover the pipes with it so you can see any pipe at all. He also ruined it by pulling it through the stud and stressed every joint including the stud and sheetrock screws on the other side.

O hope you realize this video was a joke and this advice should never be followed.

the advice in this video is very bad and can get you hurt.

That’s an Ethiopian name !

@@anonymousbyproxy8250 Vasile my buddy. Master of hacks. How’s the handyman association doing?

@@blueg3027 Doing good, making money and putting mediocre plumbers out of business !!!

@@anonymousbyproxy8250 you should tell my clients and customers to call you instead of me... I really need a vacation

this video is actually a joke and the advice should never be followed.

They need advance college classes like the one u took in order to know it !

Then both you would still find a way to fuck it up

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

Does that rule only apply to closed walls? The video’s creator installed the heater on an open frame wall. Furthermore, our gas log fireplace has a flex line that runs from the basement below. A good foot of it is between the fireplace insert and enclosing wall, invisible and inaccessible. Is that a code violation?

Hi Big Dawg, Need Help. So i have 5 laundry Gas Dryer. 15kg load type. I need to install regulator to control the flow. Is it better to install just 1 medium Gas Regulator to power all those 5 dryers or 1 large one plus 5 smaller one for each of the dryer? Assume 5 of them using the same time.

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

You can reuse them, assure though that the threads are clean.

he did a bad job

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

If this is the best video you have seen then you must be watching some really bad videos as the advice in this video is really bad.

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

Call a professional please

I hope you're joking... Please don't use these "tips"

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

Awesome comment from a fellow canadian!

Life much better in USA !!! Much, much better !!!

@@anonymousbyproxy8250 lol....I've lived in the U.S. and now in Canada. Don't even get me started!

You need to re read your code book i think it's the yellow part . A home owner can do any type of gas work in his own home as long as it is to code and manufacturers specifications

Thats for those that have homeowners insurance.

Perfect video of "How not to do it"

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

It’s like Legos - you can do this!

Seriously easy to do, at least until you get to a tight area, but those aren't harder, you just need more creativity.

Do not take advice from this video. He has more then two code violations. Take it from me have more then 35 yrs in the gas industry

@@ronaldlabelle7274 When u say u have experience in the gas industry do you refer to the one produced by yourself ?!?

With that little of pipe code is soap and dial for 10 minutes. Using the gas pressure in the line.

You could also just clock the meter, as is required by code

Here in Louisiana we test residential and commercial gas lines at a minimum of 3x the operating pressure or 3lb psi, which ever is higher, for 15 minutes minimum. I test all of my houses at 5lb and leave the guage on for 24 hours minimum before inspection.

Shut the fuck up

@@michaelvangundy6456 Were u abused little boy being ?!?

@@anonymousbyproxy8250 a blah blah what

@@anonymousbyproxy8250 now thats funny.

Why? The bare hands applying pipe dope?

yes it was. I thought this was a parody. Pissed me off

Garbage craftsman. I wouldn't hire this person to sweep my driveway

Very hard to watch

@@DonaldDump2024Im a master plumber and this video is scary. 3 code violations and many other mistakes/bad advice. NEVER use an appliance flex connector in the wall... EVER! Never reuse a flexible hose (they're one time use). Do not purge (bleed gas line) indoors (Google "gas line odor fade"). Pending lawsuits in many states (mine included) due to fatalities purging indoors. These are the type of handymen that cause explosions and hes on youtube teaching other people how to do it. Scary.

RIP

This is obviously a fake comment

Dont

Call a professional please

Yep, needs a drip leg. Some codes allow a loop of connector if it drops below device connector, but must meet a min. interior diameter. Not generally accepted, looks like it would be required here

I opened yesterday another drip leg installed in 1994 and not touched since. Clean as a whistle.

@@anonymousbyproxy8250 There is talk of eliminating the code requiring sediment traps and or drip legs.

@@WilliamSmith-pz5nw that talk is stupid

@@jeffreyjohn2037 Ok Jack Ass..sounds like you really know whats going on..

The advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

Spotted that right from the beginning

No drop either so all that dope goes to his appliance.

@@kartboarder22g17 no drip leg required for that

My mentor would hate this video. Just today he told me, " put your flex behind the valve to make it accessible" covering a gauge is in the same ballpark.

@@Jesterlee995 I'm no gas expert but I did wonder . 8f you have a gauge it sho8od be visible and clear surely lol

👍

@@livefree6878 Listen man, you seriously will kill someone with this video. First time I saw this video was in gas school. They literally showed this video for what not to do. Delete this video, seriously. A lawsuit is waiting to happen.

@@blueg3027 Maybe briefly explain what he did wrong. Would help him make better videos and educate the rest of us.

@@livefree6878 you gave very bad advice, you should delete this video and HIRE A PROFESSIONAL to redo your work that could kill you.

the advice in this video is bad, do not use it because the way he did this was wrong and could create really bad issues.

Please do not follow this video. So many safety and code violations.

@@blueg3027 well said

assassinlexx . Hey you assass, u no have nada to do and come and let flatus go around here ?

@@anonymousbyproxy8250 that's what you do when videos are shit.. It went down hill as soon as he said he tied into the main branch line which he clearly didn't.

bososz . Main does not mean the main street in downtown. Shee-o-no-shee he’s got over 330 k views and i am sure this video helped a lot of people. And it does not bother me at all because for me this job would be too small to take over.

@@anonymousbyproxy8250 obviously your not going to run each line from the street................................ He tied into the system from the drip pocket on the boiler, That is wrong. You don't apply 100 year old dope by hand, you use a new can and brush. You can use Teflon tape or dope or better yet both. 1 hole in a stud is not a proper pipe support. It's crooked and unlevel as fuck. He blocked the temp/pressure Guage. At least he added a drip pocket back into the mix, so he has that much going for him.

@@anonymousbyproxy8250 the main gas line in the house . He tap in the the drop of another appliance witch is a code violations among the other code violations he has

Ll))) I loop⁰

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I’m guessing,but it looks like at least 36” from start of this work to the device. That’s a bit far for a flexible hookup. Would like to see 18” or less (with a drip leg!) generally.

@@TSPhotoAtlanta They don't even sell gas hookup (flex) lines at the big box home improvement stores less than 36". Most common one sold is actually 48". Dryers need some length so you can pull them out from the wall for service or hookup/disconnect. Waterheaters have short hookups for obvious reasons (they don't get moved).

It's illegal to put a flexible line behind sheet rock.

Please don't!

You could cut the pipe next to the elbow you wanted to replace, then use a Union to insert the replacement parts

leave it to a plumber for the love of God

I’m no expert, but I’ve read of “ventless” gas heaters. Try researching “ventless” gas heaters.

@@bravomarlon91 We probably will, but I think the plumber we know might be an atheist.

There are burners that don’t need vents and they are common. U cannot properly connect a black pipe directly to an appliance because u need a certain flexibility.

Brush is too soft for pipe dope. Using gloves is a waste. Just wipe off fingers and u’ll be fine. If u don’t want to get dirty just use a wood spatula.

At least he showed you how to do it

Just use megaloc and gloves not your fingers.

@@av3nt4dor8 lol (@showing how to do it)

🤫he is o.k🤔?

vipe d hahaha are fucking joking!!! This is a joke.

Mike Harrison I thought I was the only one that thought that this a joke, this is a terrible representation of quality gas fitting work.

Why?

vipe d if you were giving tips on how to install gas pipe you failed to mention that concealing a flexible gas appliance connector in a wall is against almost all local gas codes in the United States and Canada, and in this case you should’ve used black iron pipe to tie in the non movable gas appliance, but you took the easy way out, you used fittings and nipples made in China that were more than likely bought from a civilian diy store, real gas fitters do not shop there even in a pinch, dried out pipe dope from the 90’s, you didn’t buck any of the other gas pipe while tightening, didn’t mention that you need to inspect and clean the threads before applying a suitable pipe dope, pull a permit, get it inspected by your local land development commission, you didn’t mention anything about pressure testing new branches, I install new gas pipe and repair diy jobs like this everyday, as a professional seeing this video gives me joy because you give people confidence to tackle a task themselves that should be done by a professional and it keeps us busy, and in the end the wife calls the local gas company because she smells gas while the husband is at work and they shut the gas off because there are hell a leaks everywhere, then the professionals come in to save the day, do it right, take all that BS Home Depot gas pipe and fittings out and install high quality stuff that doesn’t fail, i don’t use any gas pipe or fittings unless it’s made in the USA we are not allowed to for most jobs, and follow all local, state and International fuel gas codes, A code inspector would have seen that and failed it immediately, you should not gamble with natural gas unless you are a trained professional, that is how things can go from happy to sad, good video though.

@slick703 thank you for the very detailed explanation. I will admit I know little to nothing about working with gas other than it should be respected.