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5spd07gt · Jul 1, 2009, 01:09 PM

So I am remodeling my kitchen and I just bought a new Kenmore gas stove. Went to hook up the gas line and the line from the new stove is bigger than the hard line I need to hook it to. Looks like the old gas line may have been 3/4 and the new is an 1in. Neither Lowe's or home depot sell an adapter fitting. Does anyone know a good website where I can buy this part? All help is greatly appreciated. I'd like to be using my new stove. Thanks!

Nate

5spd07gt · Jul 1, 2009, 05:34 PM

I am assuming I need a reducer?

5spd07gt · Jul 2, 2009, 10:38 AM

No one?

KISS · Jul 2, 2009, 08:43 PM

Before we go any further, pipe is goofy.

See Steel Pipes Dimensions - ANSI Schedule 40

for schedule 40 pipe.

First determine the OD of the pipe. If you don't have a caliper use a piece of post-it tape and measure the circumference. C=3.14*D, so you can find D.

Can we assume that both threads are tapered?

Next, this adapter needs to be what?

Female or male at each end?

Use the measured dimensions and the table to come up with pipe size.

Back to you.

5spd07gt · Jul 3, 2009, 02:34 AM

Female end is the smaller diameter(house line) and male end is the bigger diameter (stove end) I'll have to try and figure out the sizes. Shouldn't the stove size be standard though? I think the male end is a compression fitting. Thank you

hvac1000 · Jul 3, 2009, 05:50 AM

Some of the newer gas stoves require more gas to operate. It is possible the line that serviced your last stove will be to small to provide the proper gas flow. In that case you will have to upsize the line from the main in the home to the stove. You can always hook it up and see what it does with all the burners and oven on. If it works fine that is good and if it does not then you will have to upsize the gas line.

5spd07gt · Jul 3, 2009, 06:01 AM

Thanks for the tip. I need that darn reducer before I can do anythign :(

hvac1000 · Jul 3, 2009, 06:18 AM

What you are looking for is a bell reducer. Some company in your area will have one. Home Depot,Lowe's,hardware stores sholud have them. It is a black iron fitting that is quite common.

http://www.plumbingsupply.com/blackfittings.html

http://www.ccallis.com/black_iron_fittings.htm

5spd07gt · Jul 3, 2009, 06:43 AM

I need a female connection on one end and a male connection on the other. All I can find is two female ends

KISS · Jul 3, 2009, 08:05 AM

OK, what os the size of the male end and what is the size of the female end?

5spd07gt · Jul 3, 2009, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid

OK, what os the size of the male end and what is the size of the female end?

That I'm not sure of. I'll have to take a picture or try to figure it out. Neither Lowe's or home depot have anything close to the right part. Maybe a hardware store like Ace?

KISS · Jul 3, 2009, 10:23 AM

You can always use a close nipple to convert a different size female to female coupling.

The gas fitting could be compression and not a pipe thread. Compression males have a domed smooth section.

hvac1000 · Jul 3, 2009, 11:30 AM

i need a female connection on one end and a male connection on the other. all i can find is two female ends

All you have to do is buy a pipe nipple to screw into the side you need a male thread on. NO problem

hvac1000 · Jul 3, 2009, 11:32 AM

All you need to do is buy a pipe nipple the size of the male end you need and screw it into the fitting to make a male female combo fitting. Make sure you use pipe dope on all threads.

hkstroud · Jul 3, 2009, 08:05 PM

Show us a picture of both the house piping and the connection to the stove.

5spd07gt · Jul 5, 2009, 05:44 PM

I'll get a picture for you. Over the weekend I was able to figure out the house pipe thread is 1/2fip and the compression fitting I need to have to adapt it to the stove line I THINK is 3/4. I tried a 5/8 and it was a tad to small but it was the biggest Home Depot had. I'm a little confused about the pipe nipple thing. Can anyone draw me a diagram or something?

KISS · Jul 5, 2009, 06:09 PM

These are typical gas fittings. Flare is used for gas. Compression for plumbing. Gas Flare Fitting, 1/2" OD x 1/2" FIP # 90-2032R by Dormont

The flare fittings are used for flexible gas lines.

Here are some pictures o nipples:

Black Pipe Nipple - BIC Warehouse

The one that's all threaded is a "close nipple". You either destroy it getting it out or use a nipple wrench or internal pipe wrench.

This may help a bit:

Gas Connectors

5spd07gt · Jul 5, 2009, 06:17 PM

The workers at Lowe's and home depot didn't know what to tell me. I took both pieces and showed them what I was trying to connect and I couldn't get anywhere. I guess I'll have to call someone to come out and fix the darn thing. I've read the posts, tried looking up the parts and I just can't figure it out. I feel so stupid

KISS · Jul 5, 2009, 06:19 PM

OK, take a picture with a ruler or coin in the picture for a size reference. Use "Go advanced/Manage attachments" to post on AMHD.

5spd07gt · Aug 4, 2009, 04:48 PM

Ok guys, I got the part I needeed and hooked it all up.. . BUT now I have a new problem.

I have a gas leak I can not seam to fix. When I first hooked it up I could smell gas after a few seconds so I sprayed some soapy water and saw one place where it was bubbling. I took it apart and applied more pipe dope tape around the thread and tightened it back up as tight as I could get it. Now I do not smell gas anymore but when I spray it with soapy water I see super tiny bubbles, about the size of a needle point coming out of one area. I took it apart again redid the tape dope and applied even more but I STILL have the tiny bubbles in one little area but there is NO gas smell. Any suggestions?