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alyssasgranny · Jan 19, 2009, 10:19 PM

I have a gas stove but found out that we cna't use it because the previous tenant had a electric stove ,but I sa a gas coiledline so I thought that my gas stove would work ,but manager says can only use his e;ectric ,but in the apt. there is a gas heater can I still use my gas stove just move the electric out an call the gas company to check it gas can come through?

andrewc24301 · Jan 19, 2009, 10:23 PM

No,

The manager (landlord) says he wants electric, and since the building is under his management, that is what must be installed.

If not included with the building, you should be able to purchase a simple electric range for less than it would cost to run a gas line to the range area. Brand new electric (basic models) for for around $300-$400.

alyssasgranny · Jan 19, 2009, 10:29 PM

I have a gas stove but found out that we can't use it because the previous tenant had a electric stove ,but I saw so I thought that my gas stove would work ,but manager says can only use his electric ,but in the apt. there is a gas heater can I still use my gas stove just move the electric out an call the gas company to check it gas can come through?

Clough · Jan 19, 2009, 10:36 PM

Hi, alyssasgranny!

In addition to the fine answer above, I just wanted to say that there might possibly be some other issues here.

If you say that you saw a coiled gas line, and if I'm correct in assuming that you saw it coming up out of the floor, then around where I live, that sort of connection would not be up to the standard code. If it is coming up out of the floor, around here, that sort of connection through the floor would be required to be rigid and not flexible, i.e. "coiled".

So, what I'm suggesting is there may be some issues with things being according to code that maybe your apartment manager is not wanting to invest money in order to bring them up to code, but prefers the easier route to just require that everyone use electric stoves.

If I'm incorrect with my assumptions, I do apologize for that. But, just wanted to throw some ideas "out there" for possible consideration.

Thanks!

andrewc24301 · Jan 20, 2009, 05:12 PM

I'm curious about this coil...

As my signature dictates, "I don't know a lot about anything" but I have never heard nor seen a "gas coil" at least in the line that is.

Heat exchangers can be in a coil, but I have never seen a gas line just be in a coil. With the price of copper, I can't see why any installer would coil additional gas lines.

And I assume it's copper because it's hard to coil black iron pipe.

Got a picture of this coil? I'm curious...

andrewc24301 · Jan 20, 2009, 05:14 PM

Also, if I read your post right, your landlord (manager) has a stove for you to use?

but manager says can only use his electric

If that's the case, I'd just use the electric stove and put the gas one in storage or something.

MarkwithaK · Jan 20, 2009, 10:11 PM

If the current gas pipe in the unit does not support enough gas for the additional BTU's of a gas range then you simply cannot use a gas appliance without re-piping.

Originally Posted by andrewc24301

I'm curious about this coil...

as my signature dictates, "I don't know a lot about anything" but I have never heard nor seen a "gas coil" at least in the line that is.

Heat exchangers can be in a coil, but I have never seen a gas line just be in a coil. With the price of copper, I can't see why any installer would coil additional gas lines.

And I assume it's copper because it's hard to coil black iron pipe.

Got a picture of this coil? I'm curious.....

I'm pretty sure he meant flexible gas line.

andrewc24301 · Jan 21, 2009, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by MarkwithaK

If the current gas pipe in the unit does not support enough gas for the additional BTU's of a gas range then you simply cannot use a gas appliance without re-piping.

I'm pretty sure he meant flexible gas line.

You're probably right... but like you said, you can't just tee off one of those "coils" and run another appliance.

Good to hear from you again Mark.