Flex vs. hard gas hookup to dryer

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by Nathan W. Swilling

Okay, the plumber said the reason for the hard pipie is that a dryer moves too much. According to him, the dryer could move too much and cause the flexible connector to fail. A stove is moved infrequently and therefore the hookup wouldn't be strained.

Personally, this explanation sounds ridiculous. If a dryer moves so much that a flexible connector would fail, wouldn't a hard connection CERTAINLY fail?
Any plumbers out there who can comment? Unfortunately, it looks like he's going to be reluctant to change it.

I think the guy that told you this is really an Electrician.

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by Nathan W. Swilling

Okay, the plumber said the reason for the hard pipie is that a dryer moves too much. According to him, the dryer could move too much and cause the flexible connector to fail. A stove is moved infrequently and therefore the hookup wouldn't be strained.

The plumber's an idiot, or he thinks you're an idiot. Either way, he's wrong.

[Bob Elliott]

Gee.... maybe the black pipe can hold the dryer in place.

[rmaday]

Originally Posted by Nathan W. Swilling

Okay, the plumber said the reason for the hard pipie is that a dryer moves too much. According to him, the dryer could move too much and cause the flexible connector to fail. A stove is moved infrequently and therefore the hookup wouldn't be strained.

Personally, this explanation sounds ridiculous. If a dryer moves so much that a flexible connector would fail, wouldn't a hard connection CERTAINLY fail?
Any plumbers out there who can comment? Unfortunately, it looks like he's going to be reluctant to change it.

Nathan,

If you list your location a local may be able to help you with code.
Jeff is certainly correct in his assessment of your "plumber". Perhaps you can get a second opinion from another (licensed) plumber.
Your local utility company may be able to help too.


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*edit* I gotta start looking at the dates befre I reply *end edit*