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Flexible gas lines, hints from a home inspector
Flexible gas lines: flex gas lines commonly are used as connector lines between the rigid pipe and the appliance. The preferred flex line today is stainless steel. It is recommended that you eventually replace all the flex connectors on the property with stainless steel. Those which are connected to furnaces should be replaced as soon as possible if they are very old (over 5 years). Flex lines generally should not exceed 36 inches in length and should never be passed through the building framing. Flex lines should always be preceded with a gas valve. Flex lines should not be used as connectors between rigid pipe runs. Newer homes today may have the entire gas system plumbed in flex pipe. The lines originate at a manifold and run to the appliances. These pipes are more easily damaged and must be protected. The inspector will not be able to see all of the pipes so a gas company safety check is advised. The gas supplier may use a pressure or leak down test to determine the condition of the pipes.
Copper gas lines are not commonly used
Fossil fuel water heater or other fuel burning appliance less than 18 to 24 inches above garage floor
Water heater stand area damaged stained no overflow pan
Water heater vehicle stop (bollard) not installed
Hot water circulating pump inoperative noisy
Aluminum or flexible gas supply line installed through wall ceiling floor cabinet
appliance housing between rigid pipes: to prevent vibration damage
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Copper pipe in natural or LPG gas line
Gas oil valve line leaks: important note
The above information was provided by TWI Systems Copyright 1995-2007 1-800-553-5660. TWI is a fantastic company to deal with!
File last updated February 07, 2012 * Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm 56 Woodland Drive, Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson) NJ 07424 973-812-5100 providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.
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