Exposed Flex Gas Line

[Doug Edwards, CMI]

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[Robert J. OConnor]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

... And I would recommend protection from physical damage.

Bingo, since it's CSST flex gas piping. A common field issue with that type of gas piping.

JMO

[dgagne1]

That piece of gas line needs to be secured to the side of the water heater, mounting a piece of conduit with c clips to the water heater and extending it to just below the floor joist, then attach the flex to that works pretty good. If these joints get thrashed around in any way, they can be damaged. In the plumbing field, there are problems starting to occur with some of these fittings leaking. I would pay attention for small gas leaks, especially when you see lenghtes that are not secured properly.

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by dgagne1

That piece of gas line needs to be secured to the side of the water heater. . .

Securing the gas line to the appliance is not a good idea.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jpope

Securing the gas line to the appliance is not a good idea.

What Jeff said.

[tnoisaw]

I would say that is SST. I am certified in Ward Flex, Parker and Gas Tite. It is improperly supported as you called it.

Tony