Gas line to stove - question on removal of "old" flare

[lowmileage]

Hi - we bought a new stove and I went to remove the old flex line. Line was removed at the flare. Question - should I remove the old flare from the pipe or from the nut at the shut-off valve. I went to remove it at the pipe by attaching a pipe wrench on the pipe but that didn't seem to work. Probably using the nut by the shut-off would give me move leverage? Thanks for the help, Fred

 

[NHmaster3015]

Hi - we bought a new stove and I went to remove the old flex line. Line was removed at the flare. Question - should I remove the old flare from the pipe or from the nut at the shut-off valve. I went to remove it at the pipe by attaching a pipe wrench on the pipe but that didn't seem to work. Probably using the nut by the shut-off would give me move leverage? Thanks for the help, FredView attachment 24011

You should call someone that knows what they are doing. Gas goes BOOM

 

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[Terry]

Gas is dangerous.

When I'm installing a new flex, I use the flares that come with it.
You need two wrenches there. Using only one can be a big problem.
This isn't something I like homeowners to do.

 

[lowmileage]

I didn't have enough leverage with the 8" cresent wrenches I was using. A trip to Harbor Freight and $11 bought me 4 cresents including a 12" and a 10". That and a short pipe quickly removed the old flare. Thanks Terry for your reply.

 

[NHmaster3015]

You can lead a horse to water but you cant drown him until you push his head under.

Make sure your homeowners insurance is paid up.

 

[Craigpump]

I'm thinking about the explosion in Harlem a month or so ago, that should be enough to deter any homeowner.

Well, most of them anyway.

 

[hj]

A plumber would have replaced the valve also because that "plug cock" has been obsolete for decades and most of them are leaking.

 

[SHR]

I will not touch a line with that type of gas cock valve without changing the valve to a ball valve as part of the project.

A couple of years ago I was looking at a home to buy and the bedroom had a strong gas smell. I questioned the home owner who was showing the home and she said, "I am not sure what is causing the smell and I can't afford a plumber so I just sleep in the living room." EEEK! I did a little nosing around and found the leak problem. A water heater with this type of valve in a room off the bedroom. I felt bad for this lady and not being the type to ever walk away from a problem even when it is none of my business, I went out to my truck and got my tools and a new valve. Installed it for no charge. Cost me a little bit but I could sleep that night. I know, I know, we always have to get a permit and inspection but I just could not let this lady blow up herself and her neighborhood.