Flared fitting? Gas line wall going to dryer.
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Imperu
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This is the 1/2 inch shutoff for a gas dryer line. I have several nipples for connecting to this valve.Do I screw in a nipple with a tapered/flared end into this shut-off? Do I screw in a nipple with a non -flare? I understand that the yellow extension hose is meant for the flare/taper on both ends. Too many options. Thank you.
Rossando
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What!? Are you doing? That looks like a termination valve used for connecting to a gas appliance using a gas flex line.
Do you need to extend this to connect to your appliance?
Do you need to extend this to connect to your appliance?
Imperu
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Yes
Rossando
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You just need a lengthy flex line in the appropriate size.
Imperu
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I have that but it comes with adapters that attach to the shut-off. not sure what adapter to use.One adapter flared on both ends the other flared for flex hose and straight on the other end.
Not to be mean, but if you don't know which fitting to use, maybe you shouldn't be working with gas piping. The correct fitting would be obvious to someone with just a little mechanical aptitude. I know this is a DIY forum, but questions like this make me a little uneasy when taking about gas. A small leak can be very dangerous. Water leaks, gas explodes.
Imperu
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Totally understand your answer.Thus it should be easy for a professional to answer my question. Thank you for your reply. Safety is job number one. Always!!
Is this valve attached to the appliance, or your house? Most gas shut off valves are IPS threaded. It looks like there is pipe dope residue, which would make me think it's IPS threads, but I cannot tell for sure from the picture. Definitely do a soap bubble leak test before using the appliance.
