How to Select a BrassCraft® Gas Connector

[@toddk9431]

I just replace the gas line on my dryer. When I slid the dryer in place the gas line made a giant loop without kinking or binding but today I replaced my stove and the gas line seem to twist and almost kink. I loosened it up and twisted it 90° and it helped but I still worry that it is under some kind of twisting rotational pressure. Have you seen this before?

[@wyldebore4089]

How do I measure the size of the fittings?

[@rgs1628]

Warning: The video says to select a gas connector with a BTU rating "greater than or equal to" the appliance BTU input rating. It should say "CLOSEST TO, but also greater than or equal to" the appliance BTU input rating. The Brasscraft gas connectors I have seen for sale now come with an Excess Flow safety valve (not shown in video) that shuts off the gas in the event of excess flow. The excess flow valve has a Trip Flow rating, and like the gas connector, it is sized appropriately for the max BTU usage of the appliance. If you have a gas leak that causes the gas flow to exceed the the Trip Flow rating the gas will be shut off. Larger diameter connectors come with Excess Flow valves with higher Trip Flow ratings. If you use a larger diameter flex connector than is necessary for your appliance the Excess Flow valve that comes with the gas connector may not shutoff the gas in a situation you would want it to. For example you might have a small gas leak, but still not trigger the Excess Flow valve, since the you are not exceeding the max flow it allows. Stores don't always have diameter and length of gas connector you need, so based on the information in the video it would be OK to just purchase a larger diameter connector, but doing so may compromise your safety. Not trying to make too big deal of it, but Brasscraft should update the video.

[@orlandorosado2157]

came here to watch proper connection sequence and it was basically edited out

[@jgaka27]

How can I tell if the outlet identifies as female

[@smolpener7430]

Do you put it into something, or do you put something in it?

[@SerDavosOfSeaworth]

What would happen, if there is a leakage after connection? could there be pressure mount and burst without fire? if the cabinet is air tight and no way to escape for gas.?

[@lindalinda6405]

Very good video thanks

[@josephcastro505]

The female end on pilot box is stripped of two threads, how can I fix this?

[@doubleaa658]

Joseph Castro replace it

[@ArmaSti]

Just a quick question, If both end are 1/2 inch connectors, does using a 5/8 hose make any sense? I ask this because my understanding is that if you out and inlets are 1/2 inch, what benefit would there be in using a wider 5/8 hose between the two 1/2 inch connectors? Thanks

[@LeoLove77]

is it a stove or gas dryer? my stove uses 1/2 × 1×2 5/8 OD just check your fitting size

[@catbugmgmotog8656]

The answer to your question is, volume. The Volume of gas supplied at the Range Inlet. For example. A 4 foot 1/2 inch flexible line holds less volume of natural gas than a 4 foot 5/8. It seems rather insignificant but this is how the supply hose is rated.

[@luceroleon9973]

Can u use 2 different one? Like one is male and the other female.and put it together or is that dangerous. ?

[@luceroleon9973]

Brass Craft

[@racerx9223]

Aslong as you test the joints for leaks, linking the lines is fine.. soapy water or gas leak detector.

[@benitocardenas953]

is there a lock I put on the connection.. so it won't accidentally b turn on

[@doubleaa658]

Call a plumber lol will charge you 200 dollars for 15 minutes job you can do your self and so easy Just buy the leak detecting kit to be safe

[@anjanean]

It is supposed to come with a leak tester with the kit

[@sunilkolekar6006]

Good

[@GlitchedPepsi]

That was barley tightened