Natural gas line for BBQ - Maintenance - RedFlagDeals.com Forums

Apr 7th, 2019 9:40 am

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Totoriko [OP]: Deal Addict; Jul 2, 2008; 4485 posts; 1366 upvotes

Apr 7th, 2019 9:40 am

Natural gas line for BBQ - Maintenance

Hi all,

I have a NG line outside the house that we never used since we moved in a few years ago. Now I'm contemplating purchasing a NG BBQ set since the old propane one is dead.
Is there any maintenance that needs to be done on the pipe and connector of the gas line outside? I see there are some spider webs inside the connector. Can I blow compressed air to clean it?

I'm all new to NG BBQ and any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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Apr 7th, 2019 10:01 am

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fdl: Deal Fanatic; Dec 5, 2009; 5681 posts; 3432 upvotes

Apr 7th, 2019 10:01 am

Very little maintenance needed. Pant any metal pipes to prevent corrossion. Keep the end plugged with rubbed end cap when not in use or when disconnected to ensure no spiders get in. Shut off the gas when not needed.

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Apr 7th, 2019 10:16 am

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Totoriko [OP]: Deal Addict; Jul 2, 2008; 4485 posts; 1366 upvotes

Apr 7th, 2019 10:16 am

fdl wrote: ↑ Very little maintenance needed. Pant any metal pipes to prevent corrossion. Keep the end plugged with rubbed end cap when not in use or when disconnected to ensure no spiders get in. Shut off the gas when not needed.

Thanks for the tips. Do you disconnect the hose after each use or do you do so only for the winter season?
Also, will compressed air blown in the connector to remove dirt damage it?

Apr 7th, 2019 10:46 am

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fdl: Deal Fanatic; Dec 5, 2009; 5681 posts; 3432 upvotes

Apr 7th, 2019 10:46 am

Totoriko wrote: ↑ Thanks for the tips. Do you disconnect the hose after each use or do you do so only for the winter season?
Also, will compressed air blown in the connector to remove dirt damage it?

I used to disconnect after every use , which was a little too ocd. Now I keep it connected and then disconnect in the winter, only because I don’t grill in the winter. If I did I would leave it connected in the winter too.

As for the debris, compressed air should be fine. Or maybe a vacuum.

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Apr 7th, 2019 11:50 am

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Curioprop: Member; May 28, 2007; 412 posts; 154 upvotes; Peterborough

Apr 7th, 2019 11:50 am

We use ours all year so have never disconnected. This is our third house with NG. As stated, turn gas off before bbq.

Apr 7th, 2019 3:40 pm

#6

chowder: Deal Addict; Oct 29, 2002; 1815 posts; 195 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 7th, 2019 3:40 pm

Leave mine connected year round.

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Apr 7th, 2019 7:30 pm

#7

hierophant: Deal Addict; Feb 4, 2010; 4343 posts; 3111 upvotes

Apr 7th, 2019 7:30 pm

I left mine connected this winter -I BBQ a couple times this winter...fortunately my BBQ is under a covered deck

Apr 7th, 2019 8:16 pm

#8

Jerico: Deal Fanatic; Jan 25, 2007; 9978 posts; 5253 upvotes; Paris

Apr 7th, 2019 8:16 pm

Mine has been connected since 2008 and on for probably 7 of those years.

Apr 7th, 2019 11:23 pm

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tigger03: Deal Addict; Jul 18, 2005; 3769 posts; 276 upvotes

Apr 7th, 2019 11:23 pm

Curioprop wrote: ↑ We use ours all year so have never disconnected. This is our third house with NG. As stated, turn gas off before bbq.

I leave mine on all year round as well. When I had it hooked it, I was told (by the HVAC tech) to turn off the bbq first, then turn off the valve for the gas.

Apr 9th, 2019 4:19 pm

#10

rocking23nf: Deal Guru; May 29, 2006; 10263 posts; 2828 upvotes

Apr 9th, 2019 4:19 pm

I have used mine at least 1000 times over the last 10 years and have never cleaned it or unhooked it, nor painted it, nothing.

Apr 9th, 2019 9:25 pm

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TheGreatGazoo: Member; Dec 18, 2017; 227 posts; 123 upvotes; GVA

Apr 9th, 2019 9:25 pm

I leave mine connected but I shut off the valve at the wall in case the line or burner has a leak.