Subject: [Shop-talk] Natural gas fireplace logs installation

From: "J.C. Hassall" <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 23:20:55 -0500

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I'm replacing a set of functioning gas logs in my fireplace. Is there any
magic to doing the plumbing?  It seems to me that, aside from the
possibility of blowing up the house, the plumbing should be like any other
black pipe plumbing job.  I really dislike plumbing but dislike even more
paying a plumber $150 (i have a quote) to come in and spend 15 minutes
doing what I could do.  Of course, if the house blows, that solves the
problem of all the crap in the basement, but I digress.  Is there anything
I should beware of?  Is Teflon tape on the threads appropriate?

tnx

jim

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From: "Randall" <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 20:58:47 -0800

> Is there anything I should beware of?  Is Teflon 
> tape on the threads appropriate?

If memory serves, you're not supposed to use common white Teflon tape on gas.  Dope is OK, or there is a special yellow tape you can
use.

Just be sure to check for small leaks afterwards; preferably NOT with a lighted match!

-- Randall  

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