1 Answer. Show activity on this post. I concur, 1/2 inch gas pipe is adequate for the dryer.
Can you use flex pipe on a gas dryer?
In our area, stoves, dryers and other movable gas appliances MUST be connected with listed flex (stainless, with either a yellow or gray (older) plastic covering). Water heaters, furnaces, and other non-movable gas appliances MUST be connected with black pipe (they don’t allow copper around here).
What size gas line is required for a dryer?
The gas line must include 1/8″ NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas connection to the dryer. 1/2″ IPS pipe is recommended. 3/8″ approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit.
How do you size a flex gas line?
The first thing to do is to measure the distance between the gas pipe and the appliance. Add at least 3 inches to that distance to allow for movement and shifting of the appliance: this is the connector length you’ll need to look for. Don’t get something too long or too short, as this only invites bending and kinking.
How many Btus does a gas dryer use?
between 20,000 and 25,000 BTU
A gas dryer typically uses between 20,000 and 25,000 BTU (or . 2 to . 25 therms) per hour, while an electric dryer typically uses between five and seven kilowatts per hour (kWh).
Can a gas line be too big?
Overloading your gas lines with appliances isn’t safe or efficient, as it causes pressure issues that can lead to gas leaks or appliance malfunction. Some homes are only equipped with gas lines that are 3/4 inch (“) in diameter, as this is a standard size for supporting major appliances.
How long can a flexible gas line be?
Three- or six-foot long and accessible: The flexible connectors can’t go through walls, floors or ceilings, nor can they be concealed. The flexible connector length usually is limited to 3 feet except for gas ranges and clothes dryers. For these appliances, 6 feet generally is allowed.
Does a dryer gas line need Teflon tape?
If you ever need to hook up a stove or dryer then you’ll have to work with gas pipe and some fittings. Connecting a fitting to a gas pipe requires some Teflon tape to make a tight seal. Teflon tape comes in a variety of colors based on what you’ll be using it for.
Can you connect two gas dryer hoses together?
Can I connect two gas connectors together to obtain the length I need? No, this could influence the gas flow rate, introduce new leak paths, and is expressly prohibited by the model codes.
How long can a gas hose be for a dryer?
Gas ranges and clothes dryers are the only ones that have a flexible connector length of more than 3 feet. Typically, 6 feet is allowed for these appliances.
How do you extend a gas line for a dryer?
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Quote from Youtube video: Remove the red cap from the gas pipe on the rear panel of the dryer. You can connect the flexible gas connector to the dryer gas pipe using a pipe to flare adapter fitting.
How do I connect two gas lines together?
Quote from the video:
Quote from Youtube video: One wrench on the fitting. And another on the pipe you tighten that fitting up enough until you get the angle. Just right but each one of these connections could be what five or ten minutes.
Which pipe is best for gas lines?
corrugated stainless steel tubing
CSST tubing, or corrugated stainless steel tubing, is good for installing gas appliances. These corrugated pipes can bend around corners reducing the number of joints and fittings.
Can you use white Teflon tape for gas lines?
I have also noticed that it is more difficult to wrap the wellow tape on pipe thread and get it to stay. You have to stretch it more which also makes it thinner. Use whatever you want but rest assured white ptfe is approved for gas and other flammable liquids as a thread sealant.
Can you use SharkBite on gas line?
Can I use SharkBite fittings for anything other than potable water and radiant heating (e.g, air, gas, oil, etc.) applications? No. SharkBite fittings are only certified for potable water & radiant heating installations.
Do professional plumbers use SharkBite?
When and when not to use SharkBite fittings. Most professional plumbers believe that SharkBite fittings and other kinds of push-fit fittings should only be used as an emergency, temporary fix, and not for any enclosed or permanent plumbing system. However, there is a growing selection of DIYers who would disagree.
What is the life expectancy of a SharkBite fitting?
SharkBite fittings last a long time. In fact, SharkBite warrants the fittings for 25 years when used with SharkBite tubing.
