New Build: Gas Line Installation

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Dec 18th, 2017 3:50 pm

reggyDeal [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 12, 2017; 2576 posts; 312 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2017 3:50 pm

New Build: Gas Line Installation

Closing on a new build this week, and I'm thinking of installing a gas line. I've measured in my unfinished basement and it is about 15' to the closest gas line. Or is it suppose to be installed to the outside?

I'm wondering what I should look out for, and if this would void any of my warranty of the new house?
Is the gas installer basically responsible if anything goes wrong after the installation? What could I be expecting for cost approx. $300?

Also do I need a more powerful canopy hood? My current builder installed a 300 CFM motor.

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Dec 18th, 2017 8:52 pm

jonnyb: Deal Addict; Dec 27, 2007; 1313 posts; 769 upvotes; Oshawa

Dec 18th, 2017 8:52 pm

Your post just creates more questions:
1. What gas appliance do you want installed?
2. If the job is done by a licensed gas tech, tested and tagged what do you think is going to "go wrong?"
3. A range hood is sized on what it is serving, since you didn't provide any info on the cook/range top how are we supposed to know?

Dec 19th, 2017 6:32 pm

pootza: Deal Fanatic; Dec 19, 2009; 6461 posts; 4589 upvotes

Dec 19th, 2017 6:32 pm

Typically in my area the gas utility runs the gas line to your house if you plan on using a certain amount of gas .. they wouldn't run a line just for a water hear. The contractor then installs the gas piping to outside the wall where the gas stop cock is located, pressure tests it and then the gas utility comes and hangs a meter.

Dec 20th, 2017 8:05 am

Pete_Coach: Deal Expert; May 10, 2005; 37413 posts; 11929 upvotes; Ottawa

Dec 20th, 2017 8:05 am

pootza wrote: ↑ Typically in my area the gas utility runs the gas line to your house if you plan on using a certain amount of gas .. they wouldn't run a line just for a water hear. The contractor then installs the gas piping to outside the wall where the gas stop cock is located, pressure tests it and then the gas utility comes and hangs a meter.

I am not sure what you mean by "if you plan on using a certain amount of gas"? Are you saying that the gas line is specific to your house when it is built? Does that mean it has to be changed if you add a gas furnace, or a stove or any other gas appliance after the home was built?
I think you are wrong. The line is the same to all houses.

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Dec 20th, 2017 3:44 pm

pootza: Deal Fanatic; Dec 19, 2009; 6461 posts; 4589 upvotes

Dec 20th, 2017 3:44 pm

Pete_Coach wrote: ↑ I am not sure what you mean by "if you plan on using a certain amount of gas"? Are you saying that the gas line is specific to your house when it is built? Does that mean it has to be changed if you add a gas furnace, or a stove or any other gas appliance after the home was built?
I think you are wrong. The line is the same to all houses.

As I already said in my area the gas utility will not run a gas line to a house if they only plan on installing a water heater. It is not enough volume of gas used to justify their installation. If you are going to be installing a gas furnace then no problem.

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