DIY Lemon
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So, thanks to the help of everyone here my project has slowly been moving forward.
The information I am getting from my local inspector seems to conflict with advice I have read here.
I need to test a newly installed gas supply line to my tankless water heater for leaks. The inspector confirmed 15 PSI held for 10 minutes. He is asking for the test to be done with the shutoff valve for the heater INSTALLED but open and capped off. His reasoning is that this will test most of the joints / connections leading up to the appliance. From what I read from Terry and others the shutoff valve is normally left out for the initial leak test and then installed later (perhaps to avoid damage to the valve).
I know in most cases what the inspector wants, the inspector gets. I don’t want to end up damaging the valve. Any reason to be concerned?
For those wondering, it is a Legend 3/4” gas valve. “5G” is marked on the housing.
Thanks!
The information I am getting from my local inspector seems to conflict with advice I have read here.
I need to test a newly installed gas supply line to my tankless water heater for leaks. The inspector confirmed 15 PSI held for 10 minutes. He is asking for the test to be done with the shutoff valve for the heater INSTALLED but open and capped off. His reasoning is that this will test most of the joints / connections leading up to the appliance. From what I read from Terry and others the shutoff valve is normally left out for the initial leak test and then installed later (perhaps to avoid damage to the valve).
I know in most cases what the inspector wants, the inspector gets. I don’t want to end up damaging the valve. Any reason to be concerned?
For those wondering, it is a Legend 3/4” gas valve. “5G” is marked on the housing.
Thanks!