Black pipe offset fitting

[branimal]

Is there a black gas pipe offset fitting? A fitting that will run the pipe closer to the wall by say 1/2" to 1"?

Right now the sheetrock will push against the gas pipe and not get flush to the the rest of the sheetrock.




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[tyme2par4]

you could do 2 45 degree elbows.

 

[joe_padavano]

you could do 2 45 degree elbows.

Make one of them a street 45

 

[pbon]

Opposing 45s is a good idea since you can twist the first one to the side to move it back to the wall and then straighten it out with the second and keep going. You will have moved the pipe line an inch or two over but you will be closer to the wall

 

[bonneyman]

Opposing 45s is a good idea since you can twist the first one to the side to move it back to the wall and then straighten it out with the second and keep going. You will have moved the pipe line an inch or two over but you will be closer to the wall

Or using 2 90's to angle up a pitched roof. Once I learned that trick running pipe got alot easier.

Now it's just getting the newbies to use the right pipe - black iron for gas, galvanized for water. No switching around!

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

Is it hitting on the bottom also,or just the top?

 

[branimal]

Great ideas guys. Got a street 90 and regular 90 turned so that im on stud center for the remainder of my run.






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[bobbyjean]

a valve behind a fixed wall, what good is it...the handle is keeping it off the wall....reposition it if possible...you could relocate it to make it workable..or add access door

 

[branimal]

Bobbyjean: It’s the 3/4” vertical pipe that is causing the protrusion. It’s not lined up parallel to the wall. It’s pushing inward toward the inside of the home.

I’m going to put another valve at the new location. About 5’ over. The valve in the picture will be left in the on position.



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[bobbyjean]

branimal: ok...i'm guessing you have no access to anything from below..if that's the case
you could strap the riser fast to the wall...maybe halfway up the rise....can you shut gas down to remove that valve?

 

[BillK]

There is no way I would leave the valve covered up in the wall. It might start leaking through the stem and you would never know. I would almost have to bet it is not code either.

Turn the gas off and get rid of the valve in my opinion.

 

[branimal]

There is no way I would leave the valve covered up in the wall. It might start leaking through the stem and you would never know. I would almost have to bet it is not code either.

Turn the gas off and get rid of the valve in my opinion.

Good point... you think the valve is more likely to leak than the fittings?


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[zmaxmotorsports]

branimal: ok...i'm guessing you have no access to anything from below..if that's the case
you could strap the riser fast to the wall...maybe halfway up the rise....can you shut gas down to remove that valve?

 

[BillK]

Good point... you think the valve is more likely to leak than the fittings?

Absolutely, the valve can leak out through the stem packing. Not real real likely but with gas better safe than sorry.

 

[b-boy]

I agree on the valve. I'd be nervous leaving it like that.

I always thought that it was a no-no to put any gas pipe fittings behind drywall. If they leak they'll create pockets of gas that you may not smell, that won't dissipate, and that can increase the volitility of an explosion.

 

[Copymutt]

I third the motion.
Jim

 

[HoosierBuddy]

I agree on the valve. I'd be nervous leaving it like that.

I always thought that it was a no-no to put any gas pipe fittings behind drywall. If they leak they'll create pockets of gas that you may not smell, that won't dissipate, and that can increase the volitility of an explosion.

I've not seen that happen, but I have definitely seen problems with gas leaks in wall cavities that can't be accessed. The most common fix is to shut off the gas to the structure and have a plumber cut the offending area of piping loose from the system and repipe in an exposed manner. Typically most plumbers shy away from tearing out drywall if there's anyway to avoid it.

Best solution might be to have an access door.

Phil

 

[rburke65]

You can not bury a junction box so I'm thinking that you wouldn't be able to bury a a shut off valve in a wall. Wouldn't do it in my home.

 

[Fueler]

Yup, mucho bad idea on that valve.

 

[branimal]

Advice will be taken guys. I’ll get rid of the inaccessible shutoff valve.

Thanks!


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