NATURAL GAS Quick Disconnect Hookup For "UNLIMITED" GENERATOR FUEL

Today's project was to add a quick disconnect natural gas hookup to plug my motor snorkel tri-fuel converted champion 100520 generator to my home's natural gas supply. Now I have an "unlimited" generator fuel... well, that is, as long as Texas doesn't run out of natural gas again. ;-)
Tools:
Channellock 8WCB 8-Inch WideAzz Adjustable Wrench - amzn.to/3IjMYbE
Husky 12 inch Adjustable Wrench - www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12-...
Husky 14 inch Pipe Wrench - www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-14-...
Husky 18 inch Pipe Wrench - www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-18-...
Supplies:
3/4" Full Port Ball Valve - www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-...
3/4" Black Iron Tee - www.homedepot.com/p/Southland...
Pipe Dope - www.homedepot.com/p/RectorSea...
3/4" Black Iron Nipples - www.homedepot.com/p/The-Plumb...
Sturgi-Safe ANSI Z21.41 3/4" Quick Disconnect Plug Male - amzn.to/3FcLz6w
Sturgi-Safe ANSI Z21.41 3/4" Quick Disconnect Plug Female - www.caloreequipment.com/produ...
Contents:
0:00 Introduction
0:46 Tools and Parts Used
4:06 Dry Fitting
5:26 Turning off the gas
6:15 Pipe Fitting
10:27 Leak Test
11:55 Painting
13:14 Conclusion
Tags:
#backupgenerator #diy #naturalgas #prepping

[@iamomeed]

Hi from houston hurricane beryl

[@vit220]

😂 me 2

[@jonathanDIYs]

hi, I hope you guys set up stuff before the outage and not saying hi to me in the dark. Stay safe guys! 😅

[@rogerdelagarza619]

Same

[@edgar.s.merino5324]

Some of us, still with out power

[@jonathanDIYs]

@@edgar.s.merino5324 sorry to hear. That is crazy especially in the Texan heat. Hope you get your power back soon.

[@Moondoggy1941]

Every Gas Company has different requirements I will speak from the one I know. This is incorrect, the tee 1" x 3/4" x 3/4" is the gas company property they need that to service the meter and keep gas in the house. The correct way shut off the gas, cut the nipple below the tee and above the ell, keep for reference when you go to the store and get another one, remove the ell and then remove the meter swivel make sure not to lose the rubber gasket, reinstall the nipple install the tee make sure to have one side pointing to the back yard, reattach the nipple from the meter, install rubber gasket and re connect the meter, sometimes those meter swivels do no want to come off, you will need a hammer to loosen them. You did a good job with he wrenches, nice and tight.

[@jonathanDIYs]

Thanks for commenting. I have Atmos and they state that "Atmos Energy does not maintain the natural gas lines on your property beyond our meter". As far as I understand, I'm responsible for everything after the meter. "Customer-owned natural gas lines include all the piping that goes from our natural gas meter to the appliances on your property." www.atmosenergy.com/safety/home-safety/

[@daviddelgado323]

This will work fine, plumbers just mad that they can’t charge people $1,200 for some simple connections like this. Great work.

[@hphillips7425]

Nice video. If I don't get a standby generator I will go this route. Thanks for the idea

[@SageDragun]

Trying to do some research since going through Beryl, thanks for the video to set up the gas line QCs.

[@jonathanDIYs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaeldang7223]

Great video and job. Keep it up

[@mdavid2100]

Nice job, well done.

[@Artopunk14]

Very insightful video

[@rickytru8496]

Nice!! Looks simple enough

[@jonathanDIYs]

Yes, I actually was pretty surprised how simple it was after doing it. I thought it might have been more involved before I started doing the research. Thanks for commenting!

[@Kevinw4040]

I thought you were about to test the end of the line for leaks without turning that lever to “on” I was saying noooo lol. Nice job saved yourself like 300$

[@chrisadvertising7958]

great job!

[@Honestandtruth]

Man.....👍. You have got it too Easy..... Your Gas meter already got a T- Connector. Lucky you

[@jerryjean-baptiste6859]

Great Job!

[@febbral]

Hi, you might want to place a shutoff valve at connection just before the quick disconnect connector for gas generator, if that connector fails with nothing hooked up, gas will be leaking uncontrolled to outside area and have an explosive condition.

[@glackaglack1534]

Nice job

[@e.vasquez9946]

Good job...

[@ThienNguyen-eg4dh]

thank you!

[@mrrickcrushing]

Wow! Just saw this as my head was hitting the pillow, lol. Long time no talk :). I got my gen shed built and insulated, got my interlock setup with caveats and the 100520 is in the shed with identical regulator installed...and I just realized earlier I was short one male QD to fit through the wall of the shed so the NG line would be on ginormous QD at the garage wall, ginormous QD at the in point through the external side, on/off valve at the inside wall, then a five foot pigtail with Ginormous QD onto the regulator, whew! I also need to order in the 24' 3/4" blue hose, not cheap, lol. My black pipe pokes through the brick garage wall and is capped off so I will just open it back up (valve turned off in the attic), do some air cleaning and fresh taping and pressure testing then put on the first QD. All of this thanks to your trail blazing :), and I will watch this in the morning! Thumbs up, Jonathan! :)

[@mrrickcrushing]

What the heck only 14 minutes??? Watching it now, lol. Thought it was one of those Gone With The Wind epics, lol.

[@mrrickcrushing]

I see you switched to dope, is this code down there?

[@mrrickcrushing]

Good video. Is your meter behind a gate? We have hooligans in town but my meter is out in the front yard area so my valve is behind a locked gate. It has a padlock options but not sure I will bother. OK, glad I clicked on the notification before I signed off! :)

[@jonathanDIYs]

All the other black iron fittings on my house have dope, so wanted to keep with that. I like tape as it is less messy, but for a permanent install (not on a hose or the generator), I felt it was appropriate to use dope. I don't think there is any codes requiring one over the other.

[@jonathanDIYs]

hey @mrrickychuck-OklahomaUSA, I was heading off to bed myself after shooting the video and uploading. :) So glad to hear that people find my videos helpful and that it has helped people - that's a big reason why I wanted to make them. Nice setup you have! Good luck finishing it all off! Thanks for your support! :)

[@edgarcan84]

@jonathan u should have used yellow dope for the pipe white dope is for water great work love your videos 🤙

[@jonathanDIYs]

Thanks for sharing that info and thanks for liking the video. When I got the pipe dope, the label said RectorSeal T Plus 2 was good for both water and natural gas. I don't think they sold this product in yellow. rectorseal.com/plumbing/pipe-joining/rectorseal-t-plus-2-group/?queryID=8f6e74e4f5692781bb1d6eab84b43151&objectID=4213&indexName=prod_us_default_products

[@slevinkelevra5901]

I plan on getting a 1 inch gas line plumbed from my meter to near wear i will be running my genny

[@joeeoj6187]

My utility company states past the meter they recommend a plumber install auxiliary connections… it’s not their responsibility past the cash register

[@adamhan5128]

I would say you might have a simple straight pipe connected to the meter, but in most cases, it has an awkward elbow pipe.

[@cyrilharris]

Thanks

[@johngraziano6652]

Hi just wondering i see you painted the pipes you installed. i want to do the same thing. did you use regular rustolium paint? does it affect the pipe sealant?

[@jonathanDIYs]

Hi John, yes, I used regular Rustolium paint (amzn.to/3Lyrqvt). It does not affect pipe sealant. Be sure to test for leaks before painting and you should be good to go.

[@MrHipp00]

Man, i thought in Texas you had to get a plumber do this. If not, this seems pretty straight forward DIY.

[@jonathanDIYs]

If you are homestead (aka you are the homeowner), it is legal to work on your own plumbing with the state. There may be permits you still need to obtain for your local city or county, so you should still look it up. I live outside of city limits so I was in the clear.

[@Moondoggy1941]

Well it is do incorrectly, what the Gas Company calls a Bozo No No.

[@brianmcknight2599]

Where can i buy the quick disconnect part? Z21.41 gas quick connector for 3/4" thread??

[@jonathanDIYs]

Check the description of the video, I listed all the supplies.

[@marceloacuna6479]

I'm going to have to change my Tee to a 3/4" to do this, mine has a 1" opening at the plug where he starts his connection 😢

[@jonathanDIYs]

you can get a reducing 1" to 3/4" or just run everything 1". Hope it worked out for you!

[@jamesmaddox7565]

Does this install require a permit and licensed plumber or is diy as a homeowner normal?

[@jonathanDIYs]

Thanks for commenting @jamesmaddox7565! I can't comment on this as different jurisdictions have different rules. I live in Texas which has pretty liberal rules for homeowners to do their own work. On top of this, I am outside of the city limits, which means I am not subject to permitting rules. You'll have to check with your local county, town, or city laws. That said, if you're hiring someone else to do this, yes they definitely should be a licensed plumber. You don't want to hire someone who doesn't know what they're doing. As far as I understand, it is illegal for general contractors to do this type of work for liability reasons. If you're doing this yourself, do the research to know exactly what you're doing, then double and triple check your work. It's a relatively simple job, but you need to educate yourself on how to safely do this before going forward with this.

[@geauxtigers6369]

You must be fueling up Tanker ships with that set up bro overkill but nice job

[@jonathanDIYs]

A man has to have options... and hobbies, right? :-D Honestly, the blackouts hasn't been more than an hour or two since the big outage in 2021... but when it happens, I'm going to be ready. 😂

[@chrisgonzalez7605]

My meter looks almost identical to yours but I have a 1/2" plug instead of a 3/4" plug like yours. Is it worth it to use a 1/2" to 3/4" coupler and then keep everything 3/4" to the generator or should I stick with 1/2" the entire way since it is already reduced at that one spot?

[@jonathanDIYs]

This is a pretty tricky question. How far are you running the generator from the meter? How many BTU will your generator consume? I'm told that "Any nipple or other piece that is smaller in the system and then goes larger again is to be rated from the reduced piece onward. For instance, if a 1 inch pipe runs 30' then drops to 1/2" for 6" and then someone installed 3/4" pipe and ran an additional 40 feet, the 40 feet of 3/4" pipe would all be considered 1/2". You will never get more gas through the 3/4" pipe than will pass thorough the 1/2" nipple." www.uscarburetion.com/natural-gas-chart.htm So at least for calculations and ratings, you have to assume you're basically using a 1/2" pipe throughout the whole thing even if you run it at 3/4" afterwards. General rule is you get smaller from the source, you can't really get bigger and expect to get more volume or flow out of the bigger pipes after a smaller section. Another consideration is smaller diameter piping will be cheaper. If everything can run off a 1/2", you'll be saving money. If you truly need the 3/4" diameter, you're going to have to get the 1/2" replaced with a larger 3/4" tee or something like that.

[@kuntalmistry4701]

Where are you located I need help to install this fittings

[@jonathanDIYs]

I'm in Austin, Texas, but I'm not a licensed plumber, just a home owner that likes sharing info.

[@bobbarker5855]

Nice installation but your viewers need also make sure the gas meter has enough flow rate to run the generator and any other appliances you may be using during an outage. Your gas company would be the best resource to check this out.

[@jonathanDIYs]

Thanks for commenting. You're absolutely right. During an outage, I'm going to have to be choosing between AC or hot water, probably can't have both on at the same time. I consider this an acceptable tradeoff for the budget on this project and the relatively small amount of outages I get. If this was something I had to run on any regular basis though, having a proper flow rate would be important. Actually, my preference would probably be my own large propane storage tank. I could see scenarios where natural gas is also low or not available during an emergency.

[@robine1000]

How about getting corrossion by 'electrolysis' (having different metals) since brass and carbon steel will corrode eventually? Any thoughts on that? Anyone?

[@jonathanDIYs]

Electrolysis requires water to be present for any corrosion to happen. The black iron pipe will be the one that will corrode, it will be pretty important for me to spray it with paint and keep the iron protected from getting water on it and leaking due to corrosion.

[@nitrodoc]

Why did you place a tee in the line with a plug?

[@jonathanDIYs]

It was a gas service port to begin with. By putting a tee, it can continue being a gas service port and whoever needs to hook something on it doesn't have to remove my stuff. Also, the quick adapter is heavy, I prefer the connection hanging downward and not horizontal. It probably doesn't make a difference, I don't think anyone would trip on it, but it did look neater to me at the time. Thanks for commenting!

[@rpsmith]

FYI, there is a right way and a wrong way to use a Crescent Wrench. Put the leverage on the fixed jaw not on the adjustable one.

[@jonathanDIYs]

Thanks for letting me know, I'll try that next time!

[@rpsmith]

@@jonathanDIYs -- overall a very good video and I learned about inside parts vs outside parts!

[@supersoberano2095]

I also would like to add that it is easier to tighten or loosen by pulling from the ground up instead of pushing towards the ground. Better and improved body mechanics just like the correct way to use the wrench.

[@maddog3768]

I think this video was about how to install quick disconnect and not how to correctly use tooks.

[@rpsmith]

@@maddog3768 -- we all benefit when people share their knowledge. likely no one benefited from your comment.

[@jjr2sticks]

FYI don't use pipe dope on gas you need yellow Teflon tape just for gas

[@bigtexas81]

Next time, burn the gas off and don't bleed it off in your home 😮

[@jonathanDIYs]

Thanks for commenting! I did burn the gas off at the stove. The flame is difficult to see on camera and the flame went out after a few seconds.

[@mdooz6058]

I don't think you used enough pipe dope 🤣

[@WV591]

Good work. TU . would you like some hardware with your Pipe Dope ;-)

[@jonathanDIYs]

😂 Thanks - cut me some slack - Plumbing is not my day job. 😂

[@shaunmccarron8475]

Not true. What he used had worked for decades.

[@scotts4437]

You should never connect to t fitting on a gas meter that is for the natural gas utility company to connect to for meter changes or other work at meter. I am a natural gas utility company technician. Also most size one meters will not support that added load of gas consumption from a generator

[@Kevinw4040]

So where do most installers connect the gas line on stand by generators that are installed next to gas meters?

[@mattlitton8066]

dudes a troll there was nothing wrong with doing this. he could have used some gas rated teflon in junction with his pipe dope but even that's personal preference.@@Kevinw4040

[@no1but24]

I’m not a natural gas guy, but it looks like you did a lot of things incorrectly at the meter and I agree with the guy saying you may need a bigger gas meter in the winter time. You may not have enough volume to run the generator, your furnace and a hot water heater etc…

[@WildDisaster]

You're evidently a youtube tech, not a real one simply bc you're unaware that Jon is working on the residential side of the meter, not the utility company side. Anything after the residential lockout shut off is his responsibility. The piping from the utility company before the regulator has an additional shut off valve as that is how they replace the meter in the first place.

[@WildDisaster]

​@@no1but24Larger meter? No. There's a calculation for BTU consumption which 3/4 supply suffices for most homes. That's a 1" or more supply line from the city reducing down to 3/4 and even 1/2 in homes. They don't run bigger out of framing concerns and the cost associated with running bigger framing lumber for larger diameter lines. Residential NG can fuel dual furnaces in many homes which have two separate HVAC systems. Btw, the guy above doesn't know how to identify which side is utility and which side is residential at the meter.

[@nathanielpeterson5380]

Your asking for trouble, leave it to a trained technician.

[@jonathanDIYs]

Like the trained technician that left a gas leak on my stovetop that I had to fix myself? kzbin.infoWMNHWnaXUwg I honestly have had bad experiences with "trained technicians". If you want it done right, you gotta do it yourself has unfortunately been my experience.

[@nathanielpeterson5380]

@@jonathanDIYs That's one bad technician, you should have reported them. Most states have a mandated licenced or certified technician.

[@Bob9999]

Way too much pipe sealant and a messy job. Slow down do it right!

[@andretle]

you didnot turn on valve therefore no leak LOL

[@kylehill4437]

10:30 and 11:14

[@kennyvincent1666]

That’s why you hire a professional.

[@MarkWickenheiser-yg7ny]

suppose to use yellow pipe dope