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Old 3/5/09, 7:22 PM
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Is this gas line connection acceptable?

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Old 3/5/09, 7:28 PM
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I would say that the flex line shown is an equipment/appliance connector and not allowed for the use shown. Also if the shown connector has compression ends on it the use of pipe dope is a big no no.
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Old 3/5/09, 7:44 PM
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...and the insulation is installed upside down.



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Old 3/5/09, 8:02 PM
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Yes, there are other issues with this crawlspace. Just looking for confirmation on the improper gas connections.




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...yes, improper.



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not correct application for that connector.
cannot be used under a home unless there is an appliance to connect to



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not acceptable to me...



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It looks like a steel-braided rubber hose. If so, it's not allowed for use with gas - period.

There are cases where appliance connectors can be used in crawl spaces (even without appliances being present), but this is not one of them.



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It looks like a steel-braided rubber hose. If so, it's not allowed for use with gas - period.
I agree. Normally seen at toilets, not in crawl spaces.



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John

Even if the existing flex connector is rated for gas usage, and I doubt it is, the application would not pass in my part of the country.
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Old 3/6/09, 8:07 AM
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Thanks for all of the input. I called this out as a safety issue with immediate replacement. The use of CSST is acceptable.




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Old 3/6/09, 8:28 AM
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Jeff when are they acceptable? I am curious. Where I am located it doesn't fly no matter what. Wardflex maybe but not gas appliance connectors.



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Manufactured homes.

HUD guidelines for manufactured homes allows the use of flexible connectors to join the two-halves of the home together. However, as I said before, the one in the original post is not acceptable for any type of gas-line installation.



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Old 3/6/09, 4:50 PM
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Thanks Jeff.



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