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How can I prepare this natural gas line so I can connect a grill?

When we moved into our new house the builder mentioned there was a gas line coming out of the house. I'd like to use this to connect a grill. However, looking at the gas pipe I don't see any kind of valve to shut off the gas (attached image). Would…
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Gas valve key handle

I am new to relying on gas in a house. We just recently moved into this home over a month ago and noticed there was a gas valve with a key handle, recently we had a gas leak from a company not making sure the dryer we had gotten installed was…
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Why am I not getting enough gas pressure for a BBQ and generator?

The house we bought in Nov 2014 was plumbed in for LP gas. There is a 500 gal tank outside with a regulator connected to a 1" supply to the house. Once at the house there looks like what would be another regulator the in-ground pipe connects to,…
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Alternatives to propane delivery

We live on a hill and our driveway can be challenging. We have had delivery companies refuse to use our driveway. We use propane for hot water and for cooking and generally have the large tank filled 3-4 times a year. Is there anything that we can…
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Will a high altitude gas cooktop work at a lower altitude than intended?

Will a high altitude gas cooktop work at a lower altitude 1200 to 1400 feet? Like a HPCT466GS/LP/H, which is recommended for use above 4000'.
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problems hooking up propane tank to grill

I bought a used grill recently but when i went to hook up the propane i had an issue. There are threads on the inside of the propane tank nozzle but its too big for the hose. I asked the guy i bought it from an he said I connected the brass…
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What can I do with a buried copper gas line?

When we bought our house in 2005 we were advised by our utility company that there was a gas line on the property. We discovered it is at the bottom of an old BBQ grill that apparently didn't work and was turned into a planter, overflowing with ivy.…
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Law on lead Gas pipes

My daughter asked a plumbing/central heating company for a general service on their gas system/boiler. They have a 7 week old baby and wanted to make sure the boiler wasn't giving any fumes off. Just as a precaution. They moved into the house…
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How to avoid gas freezing

I am from Bangalore. Today I faced strange issue with LPG Indane gas. Gas cylinder suddenly stopped providing gas supply to stove. Today temp 80 F around the city. It's raining all the week. Cylinder is 2 months old, wait of the cylinder seems it…
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Make your own gas line for fire pit?

I have a 1/2 gas line that I ran a couple years ago outside to my back patio for a fire pit. My problem is the burner that I bought does not put out a large enough flame. I want to make my own "burner" by taking a pipe and just drilling some holes…
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Gas hob without burner cover

Rather than having the gas spread out by the burner cover like this: I would like to have one central flame. Can I do this by removing both the burner cover and the burner itself leaving this: Firstly, would this even burn as there isn't an air…
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Adapting 1/2 gas line to 3/4 gas grill?

I have a gas bbq grill with a 3/4" quick connect line, and a gas line on my deck with a 1/2" quick connect input. Is there any way to hook them up?
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What is this pipe component in my gas range connection?

I need to replace gas supply line for my gas range. Please look at picture of my existing supply line connection. Red arrow shows shuttoff valve. What is blue part ? Is that kind of extension coupling ? Where do I need to disconnect old line from ?…
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Gas line to appliance seized cannot disconnect

I have a gas line to a gas range I'm trying to take off. The nuts are very tight. In the photo there are 2 nuts. It looks like the upper one is attached to the gas hose (the flexible hose). Using a very long wrench I'm able to loosen the top nut.…
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Should the gas be turned off before leaving on vacation?

I have not seen this recommended in most lists of things to do before going on vacation. Wouldn't turning off the gas main prevent issues if there is a gas leak or a fire? Is there a certain set of conditions or situations when you should turn off…
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