How to Paint Rusted Natural Gas Pipes

Gas meters are usually attached to your house with a bare iron pipe that will quickly become rusty if left unprotected. In this video I show the right way to fix rusty gas pipes, including properly removing the rust, prepping and painting the pipe so it will never rust again. If you are interested in painting metal pipes, need to know how to remove rust, prevent rust, or stop corrosion on an iron pipe, check out how easy the process really is.
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[@geec3438]

Plumbing job looks like Houston Texas style, you should see the electrical wiring, plumbing, tv cable wiring, Internet line by AT&T at my house. All of these done the lazy way and not up to code on any of those services. Also underground gas lines throughout the property, we're lucky the damn house hasn't exploded, burned down, or flooded inside.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I’m continually amazed by the utter sloppiness of many contractors.

[@wilhavtawaite48]

How come you didn't go through and inspect it prior to buying it ? Didn't you get an inspector to look at it? You must of seen all of this before you put your John Hancock signature oh that's not your name !

[@wilhavtawaite48]

You didn't know what those yellow flags meant in the backyard ( if I'm not mistaken they are in a utility easement that is part of your property that you are paying the tax man in property taxes ) before having contractor remove them at your add cost to build your mansion?

[@GarrettMoffitt]

Does Texas have housing codes?

[@geec3438]

@@GarrettMoffitt they do have codes but contractors are sloppy and cut corners everywhere they can, and on top of that crooked city inspectors that'll do anything for a buck.

[@nastyhvacr]

Master Gasfitter here. Who ever installed the gas line was lazy. There are 5 times as many spots for potential leaks. Also there is no need for Teflon tape on gas line, a little bit of pipe dope for lubrication is all that is needed. Threads on pipe are tapered and provide the seal. Great job on the rust removal and painting.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you! Several other commenters have suggested I really should replace this with a single pipe instead, as a safety precaution. What are your thoughts? Leave sleeping dogs lie, or get in there and do it right?

[@THESNAKE8]

If it were mine I'd hit it with some bubbles to see if there are any leaks. If not, leave it. If so, I personally would stab a single piece of pipe in it.

[@bannockchief]

While Teflon tape cannot get into all the tiny voids it does create a good mechanical seal. Pipe dope on the other hand does get into those voids, but breaks down and dries out over time and exposure to the elements. The superior method is Teflon tape with pipe dope.

[@HelicopterDr]

16 year old me: I'm going to be partying it up in my 30's Me in my 30's: I'm going to watch this video on how to repair my rusty gas pipe.

[@jeffreykostich6186]

I was literally just saying this to my wife and then I see this comment... Glad I’m not alone

[@johnhuang2480]

SAME! LOL!

[@ExtraJohnson]

Same here. My wife thinks I'm crazy for watching Roger Wakefield plumbing videos(which led me here) when I don't even need to repair anything.

[@metz120]

This made me look over my shoulder

[@luisvillarreal8356]

Look at us…who would have thought. Not me

[@learnsavediy]

Just a helpful tip. Some gas companies will actually spray your meter and pipes FOR YOU. I needed mine done and called my gas company and they are coming out at no cost. I could even pick the color! Great video.

[@AmplifyDIY]

This is a great tip! I did check with my local gas company, and they only paint up to to and including the meter. From the meter into the house is the homeowners responsibility. Thanks for watching!

[@Pro1er]

Thirty years ago I painted a rusty water pipe in my then damp basement. The only prep work I did was to wipe the dust off of the pipe. It took longer to stir the pint of Rust-Oleum paint than it did to paint the pipe and it still looks good to this day.

[@GRosa250]

@yea bouy how is that fake news? I did the same thing with the cast iron sewer pipes in my house using oil based Rustoleum paint. That was in the early 90’s and they still look pretty good. I’m guessing you’re a Trump supporter so anything you disagree with is fake news. Don’t worry, very soon we won’t need to hear that stupidity anymore.

[@bigrick7108]

If you had to paint a water pipe, you have the wrong kind of pipe.

[@Pro1er]

@@bigrick7108 Errr, no. Water pipes can be made of steel.

[@bigrick7108]

@@Pro1er A long time ago galvanized was acceptable. That is no longer permitted in new construction or remodel.

[@Pro1er]

@@bigrick7108 And that's why I said it was 30 years ago.

[@larrypatterson3957]

The wife: Hey, Hon, have you seen my white kitchen towels with the green stripes? I could have sworn they were in this drawer!

[@dotar9586]

"They were right next to the ones with blue stripes."

[@MightySapphire]

These comments are underrated. XD

[@paulthomas4664]

You are a gentleman its good to see well mannered people in these times of mafia minded ones - the video is excellent Sir ! from India with regards.

[@shignila5787]

Agree 100%. Thanx for pointing that out

[@smokeydabeecharlescoleman8365]

The 1st answer is that at one time (located between the two 90s there was a water/trash trap in the line. It was removed and replaced with a straight nipple. It should be placed back in line. Second, please never recommend someone use a steel brush, power tool or any other a ignition source around a gas line. I worked in the gas industry for ten years( liquid propane , and natural gas). The gas regulator or the plumbing may have a leak. If you must clean the plumbing use emery cloth. Any wide strip of sanding belt / tape can be used to clean that pipe safely . No tools needed. Then clean the pipe with rubbing alcohol and prime/ paint it. There are plenty of rust adhering paints so no need use a rust converter. Depending on the tape or compound used you could find out you started a bunch of leaks by applying acid based chemicals to all those joints you noticed in the pipe .This is gas work, get a gas guy/girl to at least draw your advice from. Safety 1st.

[@shwndh]

I was thinking the same thing. I have a long gas line to clean and paint and I did NOT like the idea of using a drill with wire brush on it. Thanx for the advice.

[@DAT-TEXAS-DUDE]

​@@shwndh Not only that but any acid will eat away Teflon. If I was this guy I would really rethink about editing this video or redoing it all another way cause acid is bad around gas. Could be a bad chemical reaction of some sorts.

[@dottielynch9763]

I’m dealing with rusty window lintels here in North Texas and I’ve been looking for a step by step how to on this subject for days. This helped me tremendously!Thank you

[@AlmostHeavenCamping]

Couple things....check for leaks prior to work, use only brass tools for removing rust, and check after for leaks.

[@stuartbear922]

Thanks you for the safety tips! These KZbin videos can be very dangerous. I see important items left out all the time!

[@AlmostHeavenCamping]

@The Magic Hispanic not always true. Yes the gas should have odorant but if some weird instance it didn’t you need to take that into consideration.

[@jackeroo75]

I am using the wire brush attach,ent that isn’t brass, is this going to be okay?

[@AlmostHeavenCamping]

@@jackeroo75 No! Brass only!

[@sandrarichardson2713]

Even if I use brass wire wheel (if there is such a thing) does the little motor of the drill create any sparks that could be dangerous if there is an undetected leak? Thank you very much and Jesus bless.

[@bladerunner1458]

Wow just like the other comments when piping with gas you plan the job to have a minimal amount of fittings to minimize the chances of any leaks. I’m surprise that the gas company turned on the meter for the customer. If I was from the gas company I would say no gas until those fittings are replaced. Thank you for doing this video it’s informative as to what someone should not do in reference to gas piping.

[@stephensereday8513]

It needs more fittings, I got a fever and the only prescription is more fittings

[@jessejohnson159]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@quiteactually]

All I could think of, was Curly in the bathtub!

[@bonnietischer6972]

HYSTERICAL!!! From SNL!!!! LOVE IT!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mchammer5592]

I’d hire this guy

[@a1crazychewy]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@scootosan]

Good job. I painted my meter to match my house. My utility does not mind... just keep sending them a check every month .

[@TerryPullen]

If I lived near this guy I would have had to stop by and replaced that pipe myself. It would drive me nuts having to look at it.

[@imnotabotrlyimnot]

The whole neighborhood probably has the same set up.

[@ppal64]

Talk. Where is the walk

[@sandrarichardson2713]

Thank you for a very normal project around a home...rusted pipe needing to be cleaned up and painted. You were saying lazy but I wondered if he was drinking. Kept thinking one more piece would reach.... Or was accumulating too many short pieces and figured he could dump them on an unsuspecting customer. Beautiful job well done. I am cleaning a propane tank and want to prime and repaint...do the job well. So thank you for your information and example. Jesus bless.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@rlopez551]

Great video, excellent step through on how to perform the task. Thanks for including the mistake on the overspray, it helps to explain why we need extra paint and cardboard when things don't go as planned. Good to show what options there are when doing this task. Good job!!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debragreen2338]

Very nicely done- and also so very informative! One of the nicest DIY videos I've viewed! Thanks so much!

[@yellowsnomimosas]

He seems very sweet. ❤

[@jeffquinn5653]

Looks like a good application for rust converter.

[@remodelassets6523]

Nice prep work prep is everything very good informative video thank you for sharing

[@MarshallNator]

Nice job on the video. Very informative and helpful. Excellent commentary as well.

[@biancasumfinrandom1653]

Using extra water to wash away the rust remover also helps neutralise the acid, which doesn't get rid of the chemicals but does make it less harsh on anything that it rinses onto.

[@v.e.7236]

Rust Reformer chemically changes the iron oxide into some type of phosphate that doubles as a primer and would have saved you the naval jelly and primer steps. Phosphoric acid does basically the same thing, but is more caustic to surrounding metals/materials and needs more care in the application process. There is also rust converter that leaves behind a latex coating that acts as a primer coat.

[@v.e.7236]

@@noanyobiseniss7462 Yep, phosphoric acid does basically the same thing.

[@markh.6687]

Some rust converter chemicals actually convert the rust to a chemically stable form of iron, not just depositing a coating on the surface. The chemical conversion is a superior process for this reason. Putting latex over rust means it will fail to adhere, and not stop the rust. I worked for a coatings company, and saw adhesion failures of latex coatings on automotive sheet metal. The modern super-primers and rusty metal primers use a lot of chemistry to stop the rust, bond with surfaces, and provide a stable surface for final painting/coating.

[@SgtJoeSmith]

I use phosphoric acid then a 99% zinc cold galvanizing primer. Depending what it is epoxy primer next then paint. The phosphoric acid etches the metal. So technically don't need the etch primer. I use etch primer on new clean metal mostly

[@50srefugee]

You still have to remove loose rust. A quick pass with the steel brush is not a bad idea.

[@pvman2]

Isn't navel jelly also a rust transformer?

[@falconc52]

just what I was looking for. Installed DIY propane range in a all electric house and want to protect the 10' black pipe running along the outside of house. the primer and paint is what I was look for. Great job cleaning up that rusty black pipe.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks, falcon!

[@Dan-l6r]

As a retired safety professional, I would never use any kind of sparking tool (including both electric and wire brushes as in this video) on a natural gas line, because if there is a leak and the gas/air mixture is within the flammable range, it could ignite the mixture and cause an explosion! For this reason, trained professionals only use non-sparking tools when working on natural gas piping and equipment.

[@Mike-mn9xo]

I work for the biggest gas utility in the northeast . We use krylon primer gray color for our gas lines . Matches pretty good to the American meter company paint

[@michaelthecarguru123]

I think 3 couplings isn't enough. Should have gone with 6.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Probably could have fit even more than 6 if they really tried.

[@frotobaggins7169]

maybe they just really liked screwing around. lol

[@markh.6687]

I'm surprised he just didn't grab a yellow stainless flex gas line to connect between the meter and the pipe sticking out of the wall. Actually he might have been better off than the mess he created, although the Gas Code might not allow it.

[@blauer2551]

Surprised he didn’t cram a union in there as well

[@bigrick7108]

@@markh.6687 No. Flex stainless is not allowed exposed outside.

[@50srefugee]

I watched the gas company guy when he came out to upgrade my parent's meter and add a branch line for their spa heater. He used yellow dope on the threads, no tape, and painted the fittings with gray paint specially formulated for black iron gas lines. He spoke very sharply about the galvanized lines the original installer had used (replaced as part of the upgrade), because the galvanizing can flake off. Not a problem for this installation, because of the pebble bed surrounding the meter, but if your meter is mounted out in the yard, surrounded by grass, you should slip a chunk of PVC over the risers. This will keep weed whackers from eating through the pipe--and yes, over the years that nylon line will notch the iron like a hack saw--when I had mine replaced, the original was more than 3/4 of the way gone. The gas guy (I had my work inspected, you damn betcha I don't fool around with gas) told me I'd gotten it just in time, because once they start, they go really fast due to corrosion helping out. One more gas tip: some installers used to use copper lines to feed fixed-in-place appliances like furnaces. DO NOT USE COPPER. It can react with the gas to form a black, abrasive grit that will play holy hell with your regulator. It's against code these days, but an old install needs to be replaced. Oh, and don't forget the four inch vertical stub just after the shutoff valve at the appliance to trap moisture and dirt. Ah, one more "Oh don't forget": if you test your new gas connection before having it inspected, be sure to close all the appliance shut offs AND isolate the line from the meter, because regulators and meters don't like the pressures involved. [NB: I'm a DYI-er, not a pro, so take my B.S. with caution. But I can testify the houses I worked on didn't burn down, and I damn well paid to have my work inspected. ]

[@AmplifyDIY]

Awesome tips, thanks!

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Yes, very good tips. Black pipe is used because the gas can, and will, flake off galvanized coating and move it along to the appliances. In my location code also requires the underground portion to be a factory epoxied "green" pipe, and wrapped with black pipe-protective tape up to the above-ground shutoff valve.

[@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe9644]

As we drove through the development I said to the wife and kids and that a pretty painted gas line on that house but what's up with all those extra fittings. Bwahaha

[@johannjohann6523]

Or the plumber charged for each piece. Wow, thats really surprising it isn't one piece of pipe. thanks for the video!

[@dw4457]

wanna know what would been some good stuff to use to is Por-15 Rust Preventive Coating you can paint right over it too.. But came out amazing

[@metatechnologist]

There's also a dual rust convertor with primer spray on. He could have saved himself a step!

[@lauralong6616]

Thanks for the lesson, I'll purchase the Naval Jelly, primer, and smoke gray rustoleum.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Get that rust gone!

[@derekstiles5553]

You did a Great Job! Thank you for sharing!

[@jamesthomas700]

Good job. Quality counts!

[@LuisHernandez-rk2tp]

Thank you for the video. Lil details like this improve the look of your house

[@WhatDavidDoes]

Great, something else I didn't know I needed to do around my house. DOH!

[@Mote78]

Look around for rotting wood too. That’s another job that pops up unexpectedly. 🤦‍♂️

[@davidg5629]

I follow the naval jelly with Kilz primer and grey Rustoleum. Galvanized colored Rustoleum, if not near the meter. You did a more thorough job than I would have, but Kilz can kill anything. Cheers

[@chubbydawme]

Really great tutorial! I'm in an apartment complex and the gas pipe coming out of my wall has rusted. For some reason the pipe is exposed about almost a foot before it connects to the valve. I've been thinking of ways to remove the rust and this video did it!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Awesome! So glad it was helpful!

[@wilhavtawaite48]

A little late in attacking your statement it's really the maintenance man's job to take care of that , just think he got to spend some more time to finish his refreshment while you do his job.

[@GeorgeMinton-jb8ky]

vinegar / sandpaper . Smooth then prep surface with Rustoleum primer. Wipe off all dust before priming. Then apply Rustoleum paint with brush not spray can. Put cardboard under pipe while painting for a clean job. I was not able to get 100% of the pipe done but I don't like to hang around gas pipes too long in case of gas leaks. I too had rusty pipes.

[@GeorgeMinton-jb8ky]

@@wilhavtawaite48 Plumbers don't paint. You do. LMAO.

[@wilhavtawaite48]

@@GeorgeMinton-jb8ky you are so absolutely right I'll get his ass out there and finish his job ...

[@chrisr4091]

Thank you, just added a standby generator woth 20ft of natural gas piping. Need to paint and match it to the rest of the gas pipes

[@asencyel]

that drill bit scrubber brush does not cause any sparks in anyway right? also the pipes are grounded and there won't be a problem with static electric build up and a possible gas ignition. anyone would like to give some advice on extra precautions not present in this video is wellcome. thanks

[@paullim5561]

You're a real "Handyman" a job well done.

[@yolandabruij1596]

Great video. Easy to understand and very detailed. Great job!!!! It was a big help to me

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great to hear!

[@rogerwhiting9310]

Its actually more work and more money for all those fittings. Pretty sure the installer didnt want to make a trip for a straight pirce of pipe.... which is available everywhere.

[@lt4324]

true, and most plumbers or anyone laying pipe will tell you the more connections, the more chance you have of a leak after the repair or in the future !

[@iritsko]

probably he couldve fine one in the neighbours bin

[@TheOcculus]

Any half decent plumber should have some longer lengths of straight iron pipe in the van that can be cut to length and threaded onsite as needed. I'm wondering how that passed a gas inspection. OTOH I shouldn't after some of the abortions I've cleaned up. If the outside plumbing looks like that what must the interior look like?

[@rogerwhiting9310]

@@TheOcculus I cant imagine that was ever inspected.

[@FB-111A]

Used the same technique on my house. Looks great. Thanks

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great to hear!

[@vincentstouter449]

Every joint has a chance of leakage, so in this case they cobbled together line of 6 extra joints increases the probability of leakage three fold compared compared to a single, two joint pipe…the least number of joints in a fluid/gas system should be the goal. Additionally each joint introduces corrosion issues. Finally, there is no substitute for the tradesman/craftsman who has the knowledge and will/pride to do the job correctly or even to a higher standard, when no one is looking. For these, building inspectors are not needed, and just slow down their work.

[@3mtech]

Haha. But the other million incompetents is why we need codes and inspectors. This guy probably has a associates degree from tech college because no apprentice programs available since unions are gone and scabs not willing to share minimal knowledge they possess. Looked like brilliant solution to millenial

[@vincentstouter449]

@@3mtech I agree completely with you on the need for building inspectors (ie Quality Control/Quality Insurance). Firstly inspectors are necessary because “You just don’t know what you don’t know” and secondly and more commonly, because there are just a lot of shoddy workers (no training, no insurance, no certification, no license, no integrity) drawing paychecks while defrauding their clients. We have to have inspectors precisely because people don’t do their job correctly. My only point is that a craftsman with high standards is a magnificent and rare creature who doesn’t require an inspector except for legal certification, his/work speaks for itself (I was a Navy Electrician and nuclear operator for 40 years...believe me I agree with you- I’ve seen it all 😂😡)

[@98Golem]

The uploader of this video failed to notice The elephant in the comment section 😁

[@mario52481]

Ok very good job...Regards from Rome Italy

[@RhumRunner41]

After cleaning the rust off, use International Paint Interbond 600. It’s a marine epoxy that will seal in any rust left so you’ll never see rust coming up again. Been using that for years in the ship repair industry with great success. Light sanding when cured and apply top coat of your choice. If you use another epoxy as a top coat, you’ll never paint it again.

[@oldarkie3880]

I use Rust reformer instead of naval jelly. It chemically changes rust to primer. It looks like white milk when applied but then turns black.

[@WBIGTVBuffalo]

Knock down rust with wire brush. Brush on Rustoleum Stops Rust with disposable chip brush. How I did mine.

[@MrDoggydog68]

Nice clean kitchen towels.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Actually, they look nice, but are pretty terrible. They shrink like crazy when they are washed, so they are only good for a single use. I got a whole box of them for free from someone who used to sell them online. They make excellent shop towels, though. :)

[@MrDoggydog68]

@@AmplifyDIY I pretty much did the same as you. Painted my gas pipes when I installed an earthquake gas valve.

[@avh-228r9]

I was going to say something sarcastic, but you seem to be such a nice guy that I'll keep my big fat mouth shut and say, nice video instead.

[@Rickmakes]

After rinsing the naval jelly off with water, I like to rinse it with alcohol. This will prevent the metal from flash rusting and it will dry faster.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great tip, thanks!

[@williamarrowsmiith8380]

Nice work - very thorough!

[@carlnelson3893]

I take it you have washed your trash cans and put your name and address on them.... I would use the drill 1st and then the hand brush for touch up. Naval Jelly in the 1970's was much stronger, they must have changed the recipe, I was disappointed the last time I tried to use it, now I sand blast, sand or rust reformer/encapsulate the rust. Nice that you have the extra house paint for the overspray! Looks good!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Heh.... I don't have my name etc on the trash cans... but washing them out a few times a year is a chore my kids don't enjoy. :) Thanks for watching!

[@treke08]

I'm a retired journeyman steamfitter. That's a terrible job! A first year apprentice would be fired for such work. 3 ft. of black pipe, a pipe cutter, reamer and hand dies and in 15 minutes you would have a professional job without those expensive couplings.

[@f143744]

So true. People don’t take pride in their work anymore it’s about money, and that’s sad. Quality of work should always be first, customer satisfaction second, money last.

[@chosbach411]

Nice work cleaning up the rusty eye sore. Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@dapperdan3204]

He must have got paid by the fitting!

[@wesleyc.4937]

That's half the point Dapper Dan... you can't fix it if there ain't no problem!

[@femineity]

You did a super nice job! I would have been afraid of messing around with those gas pipes, though! 😨 (lol)

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks!

[@davidlong1786]

A way to avoid having to use that naval jelly is to just spray Rustoleum Rust Reformer (flat black) paint instead. I have used it on rusty areas of my truck and the rust never came back even without using a top coat of paint.

[@1973Hog]

Thanks. I need to remove the rust from a joint on our gas line to our BBQ grill. Don’t understand why only the joint rusted. The plumber must not have used the same material for the bends as they did for the straight section.

[@AWIERD1]

Wouldn't you want to use a rust converter on natural gas lines? Converting iron oxide to iron phosphate not only doesn't leave you with a pitted surface but the iron phosphate makes a great primer for the paint...

[@AmplifyDIY]

You certainly can use a rust converter. I just preferred doing it this way. These pipes were not deeply pitted, and the final finish is excellent.

[@osmanvincent1975]

navel jelly is a rust converter, it convert iron oxide into iron phosphate.

[@hussinsaid4716]

Pretty neat, well done bro👍👍👍

[@rickj6048]

I don't know if anyone else commented on this but there is a yellow color teflon tape to be used on gas connections. Looks like the installer used regular teflon tape on the threads.

[@stevenpotts24]

Looks like blue monster tape.

[@stevenradcliffe9772]

Great job on the video. Just what the doctor ordered. I have 40 feet of pipe in my crawl space and have considered cleaning and painting it just to stop it from rusting.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Oof. I don't envy doing 40' of this job in a crawlspace, but I do wish you the best of luck, and hope your back/knees are not too sore after!

[@stevenradcliffe9772]

@@AmplifyDIY I'll be on my back wearing some kinda face shield or safety glasses keeping the rust out of my peeps.

[@gliderider7077]

I wish you were my neighbor, I can’t get mine to even mow their lawn half the time! 😂

[@kaileycarolen6445]

Great job! So informative. This was surprisingly satisfying to watch. 😂

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dm7097]

Plumber was as smart as a fox! You see, he was getting paid by the fitting! Lol 😁😂

[@AmplifyDIY]

LOL!

[@scottyp1917]

If it were me, I'd have used tee's with plugs, they're beautiful!

[@Phil-D83]

Wipe down water and baking soda to get rid of naval jelly (neutralizes the acid)

[@alangivens7983]

You are correct plumber was just being lazy and wasted a lot of time and money using all of those nipples and couplings. Also if painted right at the time of installation like the gas companies work it should have not rusted that way in 3 short years. From a master plumber with 40+ years in the trade. Good job I would just recommend soaping all the joints to leak check before applying paint or primer.

[@joem5332]

Never in my life would I use 3 couplings on one measure

[@mikechambers4108]

Going to be perfectly honest for this you was right most plumbers want a job like that don't take their time to do it but on the other hand the only other reason why I plumber should do that if he doesn't have a long enough to pipe to rent but even then I feel like he should not have charged anybody from that if he didn't want to do it right

[@kimchee94112]

Making sparks with the steel brush, what can go wrong?

[@maddog12186]

I normally look for a gas leak with a lighter. Fastest way to find a leak, I just don't recommend it unless you just installed the pipe and are just testing for leaks after a job.

[@brodyllc]

@@maddog12186 😂

[@Nttt739]

This is old, but I'll take a shot.. I believe galvanized pipe is preference. The single iron pipe has to fit. Thus, if it's not a precut distance, the plumber has to cut a much longer piece then rethread the pipe. That's not a cakewalk. You need a pipe thread tool and a vice etc . Now, with gas , you make the effort due to possible leaks. Unless I'm blind, he was supposed to use yellow Teflon. It's not laziness, it's tooless.

[@ImYourHucklebery117]

Quick tip: When you are removing the rust out of the pipe and using a wire brush make sure to not rub it where the joint is because if you remove the Teflon or cut it like you did in the video there is a very good chance you can cause a leak because literally what make the joint is the Teflon at the end of the joint that has been tighten. If using a wire brush I recommend buying a leak detector chemical (any hardware store should stick a little 8oz bottle) and check for leaks that could have been caused ( you don't have to clean it since it doesn't rust the metal) or use soap and water to check it ( if using this method I recommend wiping it off since it could rust since using water any weak spots). I'm a plumber, the plumber who did this was lazy in fabricating the correct length of pipe so he just used his nipple caddy and couplers to finish the job. I always try to use the minimum amount of joints when doing anything plumbing. It's a win win for the plumber and homeowner, the plumber does not spend as much money with joint and the home owner doesn't have to many potential leak points in the future.

[@wilhavtawaite48]

Why by leak detector liquid from hardware store you have the best liquid for leak detection under kitchen sink dish washing soap mx with water brush on find leaks simple

[@frotobaggins7169]

some say that the tape doesn't so much seal the pipe but act like a lubricant to allow the pipes to be fully tightened together. I doubt a plumber would use Teflon on a gas pipe. usually Teflon for gas is yellow anyways. often plumbers use "pipe dope" or "thread compound". I actually asked a friend of mine who is a life long union pipe fitter and he seemed to agree that it's to allow the pipe to slip as they screw together as pipe thread is tapered and "self sealing". it's never been MY experience but, that's what they say. lol so if it were to seal, it would only be the Teflon or dope in the joint that sealed, not outside the joint so removing it wouldn't or shouldn't be a problem.

[@pvman2]

@@frotobaggins7169 I was about to make similar comments. I have never heard or read anywhere about Teflon tape (or pipe dope/thread compound) being a sealer. The threads on the piping should be tapered. The taper is what produces the seal. The tape or compound acts as a lubricant during assembly and disassembly. It also prevents corrosion during the life of the connection. It should be reapplied any time the joint is loosened or disconnected before reconnecting.

[@pvman2]

@@wilhavtawaite48 Some soaps or detergents can be acidic and corrode the joint over time, possibly resulting in a leak. A leak detection solution is best to avoid such a circumstance.

[@wilhavtawaite48]

@@pvman2 yep just think what dem hand dish washing acids are doing to wife's pretty soft hands and or YOURS eating the crap out of them....

[@tonyp8808]

Looks better. Good thing are newer pipes and not old ones. Left gas on while using drill and brush.

[@jamess.829]

Very good job. I couldn't have done any better myself. I even used the same paint. I thought I was the only person this anal about how things look. :)

[@joannstephens1415]

Any advice? A electric or battery tool that clamps around the round pipe already welded into miles of ranch fence. The paint is peeling and rusting. I can't do it all by hand.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Joann - if you could email a photo of your setup that you need to fix, I'd be glad to offer some suggestions. You can email me directly here: amplifydiy (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks!

[@VelvetHammer1]

I like to mask off the info plates and clear screen with the dials and then shoot the whole thing to match the body color of the house, these eyesores tend to blend right in when they match the house.

[@mikhailkalashnikov4599]

I do the same thing but I like to use a hotdog roller to really get lots of primer and paint around the whole fitting and into all of the threads. It seals up real nice like that.

[@mama.bear3]

Excellent work

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@balthazar8057]

Plumber probably used all his cut-off pieces for your meter.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Mine was probably the last job of his day. :-(

[@able_trucking780]

This was exactly what I was gonna say, plumber was lazy didn't want to go get the right size pipe.

[@warrwarrwarrwarr]

Plumber? Haha

[@rogerwhiting9310]

@@warrwarrwarrwarr thats probably it exactly...

[@jamesscott6661]

When youre doing alot of jobs, iou carry a pipe cutting and threading machine. These mobile units cant thread short pieces like those. Those are from a nipple run which is just a p pack of nipples from 1/2"through 6". From the looks of it this was a DIY install probably not done by a plumber. A offering would have used one coupling. Also, the union used at the merger is a dire electric union and is not the proper one for natural gas. It is the act same one you will see installed on top of your water heater. It's actually a really bad installation that only a home owner would do imho.

[@oceaniakelley4586]

I'm in the same situation, so really appreciated this video! My home is new construction, so the rust isn't as bad. I pointed the rusty gas pipe out to the builder and he slapped a coat of paint over the rusty pipe. (No rust removal, no primer.) The rust immediately seeped through the paint, so I'm going to tackle the job myself. Would you add any steps given there is now a coat of paint on the rusty pipe? Thank you!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hey Oceania - I would only suggest that you want to do whatever is going to be best to get all that paint off. If a wire brush works like I showed in this video, then that's all I'd do. If that won't get it off though, you may be forced to sand by hand, or use some chemical paint remover. The only really reliable way to prevent more rust from showing up is to get all the way down to bare metal, then properly prime and paint as I showed in this video. Good luck!

[@oceaniakelley4586]

@@AmplifyDIY Thank you kindly for your prompt and helpful reply!

[@fpskywalker]

Likely he didn’t bother setting up the pipe threader or didn’t have one and just got nipples from home depot. Just purchased my first home, and let me tell you, production builders are s**t. The days of good long lasting quality homes are gone. Now you pay premium for poor quality home build with builder seller driving a Porsche.

[@buixote]

I always say, "you can screw it up yourself, or pay someone else to do it!" ;-)

[@katylucyb1]

@@buixote exactly! I do my own repairs and learn from my mistakes. It’s free and educational 🙂

[@markh.6687]

Some years ago in Will County, IL there was a criminal case involving the County building inspectors. My uncle was a consulting inspector that was hired to review some of the issues. There were brand new homes being 'red tagged' as Unsafe for Occupancy because the builders failed to do things like build the load-bearing walls correctly. Homes were torn down, and inspectors and at least one builder went to prison by the end of it for bribery/fraud/theft.

[@fpskywalker]

@@katylucyb1 100% it’s been rewarding and therapeutic working on house projects. There’s just something about going through the thinking process and execution of a repair or upgrade not to mention the “oh, wait I didn’t think that through” moments. Also, If I end up selling the house, it makes me feel better that I made it better.

[@bretlovitz3068]

The general contractor hires the plumber that will do the least expensive job. That plumber then cuts corners (hopefully with code) to make the job profitable for them. It's not always the case but I've seen plenty of crap jobs.

[@Rose-mv8jy]

Great video! I used brush to paint my pipe and it was really tiring

[@AmplifyDIY]

This rust was really easy to remove, but I'm still stumped about why the plumber would have put this mess of pipes together in this way in the first place.

[@Conservator.]

First thing I noticed when I started the video were the connectors. My guess would be that he didn’t have a longer peace because with all the connectors your setup is probably even more expensive than just a straight pipe. Let alone the extra work.

[@AmplifyDIY]

@@Conservator. That's my assumption as well. The funny thing is: had the gas pipe inside the house been measured and cut to the right length in the first place, it would have come out of the wall of the house much closer to the meter. All my neighbors only have a very short (say, 4") pipe from the meter to the house.

[@Ereal412]

If he didn't have a threader and had to use pieces sold at the hardware store prethreaded maybe. You are supposed to do that anually, unless you build a cover. Then you would never have to worry about that again. All coming from a guy with a rusty gas pipe, who was you tubin it up to see best ways. Good vid man.

[@Conservator.]

Edward Buti A plumber without a threader? 🤣

[@fishandgameman]

Probably couldn’t read a rule 😮 If the fitter was a woman, it would explain everything. Her helper called out 18” and she eyeballed it. Can I say that here? Not a dig on women, but they have been lied to about the length of an inch by men their entire life. 😂 I mean really, is there a better explanation? I think not.

[@j.v.623]

Hurrying up to get to the next job

[@steveo4233]

I would have liked to see a closeup after the Naval Jelly. I never thought of using that though. THanks for the video.

[@SteveBueche1027]

Rust neutralizer and brushed on paint, done. Save all the masking and rust removal.

[@AmplifyDIY]

That may work as well. Not sure how long it would hold up, or how nice it would look finished. To each their own. Thanks for watching!

[@robertpeters41]

You should have painted each one of those couplers a different color, that would have been cool.

[@zebratangozebra]

And put smiley face stickers on each section.

[@checkengine1752]

Paint the pipes orange and couplings white.

[@asencyel]

is that acid treatment essential? can we omit it and just wipe clean well the surface before primer painting?

[@vovasRomas]

Could've used mild solution of baking soda to neutralize the acid.

[@Cheez1979]

I like your chain downspouts

[@AmplifyDIY]

Heh. I hate them. They get clogged too easily.

[@dogman8436]

“Plumber” using up leftover short pieces or DIY without pipe threader. “Free” compared to correct length.

[@tomrobinson6779]

What gas company set the riser in that position ?

[@timmytee734]

I have no tools like that but my kitchen is fully equipped - How about attaching steel scrubbing pads to my hand mixer...? 😆

[@markh.6687]

We've got no time for kinky stuff; we're trying to maintain the property! :)

[@timmytee734]

@@markh.6687 lol 😆

[@pauliemoto]

😅

[@johnjohn-ne8fw]

Came across your video. Detail friendly. I've subscribed. Thx for your help 👍

[@Conservator.]

I would have skipped the Naval Jelly and would have applied Hamerite directly. Any surface rust left on the pipe would have been transformed into a sealing coating. The result would have been equal imo. Great result though.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Yeah, I thought about using a rust transformer, but decided to go this route instead. I agree the results likely would have been the same. Thanks for watching!

[@ratchriat1716]

beautiful work

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you very much!

[@boby115]

You are correct , the plumber was lazy and probably didn't have what he needed on the truck. Let's go over his short coming#1 he used white Teflon tape, not approve for gas ( yellow Teflon tape or a good pipe dope are the only things approved for gas pipe threads). #2 too many couplings, 1 at the most and if he was really conscientious about his work he would have cut and threaded a piece to fit.#3 the horizontal pipe is not level ( doesn't hurt anything it just looks bad).#4 it wasn't painted. Other than those four things he did a fine job. If you would like to get these things corrected most likely for free ,I would call the gas utility and tell them their Riser settled pulling your horizontal pipe out of level ( we're giving your plumber the benefit of doubt, he did not install it that way).

[@nemesisxrox6773]

... #5 ) the more fittings used - the more possiblity for a leak to erupt ... :)

[@some0ne8]

It looks like Blue Monster thread tape, which the manufacturer says can be used on natural gas. So unless required by code in this area, yellow tape isn't needed.

[@boby115]

@@some0ne8 , you are correct there are a lot of tapes that will meet the standard for natural gas but once it is put on no one else but the installer would know. Your statement says it all," it looks like blue monster tape." ( looks and is are two different things but if it was yellow we would know for sure).

[@some0ne8]

@@boby115 I agree with that, and agree with the code requiring yellow tape. What I was really saying is there's nothing unsafe with it. It's not prone to leak anymore so than yellow tape if used correctly (yellow is slightly thicker and more dense than the blue). If the code there doesn't require it, then it's not needed. Just because the code doesn't require it, doesn't mean it's not a good idea to just do it anyway. Code should be treated as the absolute bare minimum.

[@pvman2]

Question to either of you: Does the tape/pipe dope/thread compound actually aid in sealing or is it simply a lubricant and corrosion preventer? I was under the impression that the taper of the treads is what creates the seal.

[@thankswillie]

is that a swing joint

[@skippergilligan8800]

He had lego on the brain.

[@markschocken7059]

I live in NE Pennsylvania and UGI is the gas supplier. You can call them if your pipes are rusty and insightly and they will come and remove the rust and paint the pipes for Free.

[@AmplifyDIY]

That's super convenient! My local gas supplier only paints up to and including the meter. Anything between meter and house is responsibility of the homeowner.