hi, I hope you guys set up stuff before the outage and not saying hi to me in the dark. Stay safe guys! 😅
@rogerdelagarza619Ай бұрын
Same
@edgar.s.merino5324Ай бұрын
Some of us, still with out power
@jonathanDIYsАй бұрын
@@edgar.s.merino5324 sorry to hear. That is crazy especially in the Texan heat. Hope you get your power back soon.
@daviddelgado323Ай бұрын
This will work fine, plumbers just mad that they can’t charge people $1,200 for some simple connections like this. Great work.
@Moondoggy1941Ай бұрын
Every Gas Company has different requirements I will speak from the one I know. This is incorrect, the tee 1" x 3/4" x 3/4" is the gas company property they need that to service the meter and keep gas in the house. The correct way shut off the gas, cut the nipple below the tee and above the ell, keep for reference when you go to the store and get another one, remove the ell and then remove the meter swivel make sure not to lose the rubber gasket, reinstall the nipple install the tee make sure to have one side pointing to the back yard, reattach the nipple from the meter, install rubber gasket and re connect the meter, sometimes those meter swivels do no want to come off, you will need a hammer to loosen them. You did a good job with he wrenches, nice and tight.
@jonathanDIYsАй бұрын
Thanks for commenting. I have Atmos and they state that "Atmos Energy does not maintain the natural gas lines on your property beyond our meter". As far as I understand, I'm responsible for everything after the meter. "Customer-owned natural gas lines include all the piping that goes from our natural gas meter to the appliances on your property." www.atmosenergy.com/safety/home-safety/
@bbhoustontx17 күн бұрын
B.S. as long as he leaves the service port which he did all is good.
@SageDragunАй бұрын
Trying to do some research since going through Beryl, thanks for the video to set up the gas line QCs.
@jonathanDIYsАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Honestandtruth0079 ай бұрын
Man.....👍. You have got it too Easy..... Your Gas meter already got a T- Connector. Lucky you
@Kevinw404011 ай бұрын
I thought you were about to test the end of the line for leaks without turning that lever to “on” I was saying noooo lol. Nice job saved yourself like 300$
@hphillips7425 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. If I don't get a standby generator I will go this route. Thanks for the idea
@mrrickcrushing Жыл бұрын
Wow! Just saw this as my head was hitting the pillow, lol. Long time no talk :). I got my gen shed built and insulated, got my interlock setup with caveats and the 100520 is in the shed with identical regulator installed...and I just realized earlier I was short one male QD to fit through the wall of the shed so the NG line would be on ginormous QD at the garage wall, ginormous QD at the in point through the external side, on/off valve at the inside wall, then a five foot pigtail with Ginormous QD onto the regulator, whew! I also need to order in the 24' 3/4" blue hose, not cheap, lol. My black pipe pokes through the brick garage wall and is capped off so I will just open it back up (valve turned off in the attic), do some air cleaning and fresh taping and pressure testing then put on the first QD. All of this thanks to your trail blazing :), and I will watch this in the morning! Thumbs up, Jonathan! :)
@mrrickcrushing Жыл бұрын
What the heck only 14 minutes??? Watching it now, lol. Thought it was one of those Gone With The Wind epics, lol.
@mrrickcrushing Жыл бұрын
I see you switched to dope, is this code down there?
@mrrickcrushing Жыл бұрын
Good video. Is your meter behind a gate? We have hooligans in town but my meter is out in the front yard area so my valve is behind a locked gate. It has a padlock options but not sure I will bother. OK, glad I clicked on the notification before I signed off! :)
@jonathanDIYs Жыл бұрын
All the other black iron fittings on my house have dope, so wanted to keep with that. I like tape as it is less messy, but for a permanent install (not on a hose or the generator), I felt it was appropriate to use dope. I don't think there is any codes requiring one over the other.
@jonathanDIYs Жыл бұрын
hey @mrrickychuck-OklahomaUSA, I was heading off to bed myself after shooting the video and uploading. :) So glad to hear that people find my videos helpful and that it has helped people - that's a big reason why I wanted to make them. Nice setup you have! Good luck finishing it all off! Thanks for your support! :)
@joeeoj6187Ай бұрын
My utility company states past the meter they recommend a plumber install auxiliary connections… it’s not their responsibility past the cash register
@febbralАй бұрын
Hi, you might want to place a shutoff valve at connection just before the quick disconnect connector for gas generator, if that connector fails with nothing hooked up, gas will be leaking uncontrolled to outside area and have an explosive condition.
@jacobrobbins618112 күн бұрын
He installed a ball valve just before the new T that holds the service port plug and the quick-disconnect. Why would he need another disconnect?
@ThienNguyen-eg4dhАй бұрын
thank you!
@michaeldang7223 Жыл бұрын
Great video and job. Keep it up
@jerryjean-baptiste685929 күн бұрын
Great Job!
@Artopunk14 Жыл бұрын
Very insightful video
@mdavid2100 Жыл бұрын
Nice job, well done.
@chrisadvertising79585 ай бұрын
great job!
@rickytru8496 Жыл бұрын
Nice!! Looks simple enough
@jonathanDIYs Жыл бұрын
Yes, I actually was pretty surprised how simple it was after doing it. I thought it might have been more involved before I started doing the research. Thanks for commenting!
@slevinkelevra59017 ай бұрын
I plan on getting a 1 inch gas line plumbed from my meter to near wear i will be running my genny
@MrHipp002 ай бұрын
Man, i thought in Texas you had to get a plumber do this. If not, this seems pretty straight forward DIY.
@jonathanDIYs2 ай бұрын
If you are homestead (aka you are the homeowner), it is legal to work on your own plumbing with the state. There may be permits you still need to obtain for your local city or county, so you should still look it up. I live outside of city limits so I was in the clear.
@Moondoggy1941Ай бұрын
Well it is do incorrectly, what the Gas Company calls a Bozo No No.
@edgarcan8428 күн бұрын
@jonathan u should have used yellow dope for the pipe white dope is for water great work love your videos 🤙
@jonathanDIYs27 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing that info and thanks for liking the video. When I got the pipe dope, the label said RectorSeal T Plus 2 was good for both water and natural gas. I don't think they sold this product in yellow. rectorseal.com/plumbing/pipe-joining/rectorseal-t-plus-2-group/?queryID=8f6e74e4f5692781bb1d6eab84b43151&objectID=4213&indexName=prod_us_default_products
@bbhoustontx17 күн бұрын
@@jonathanDIYs you did just fine ..... either will work.
@glackaglack1534Ай бұрын
Nice job
@ryanbennett80862 күн бұрын
What was the purpose of using a T with a plug? Why didn’t you just use an elbow after the new shutoff valve?
@jonathanDIYs2 күн бұрын
It definitely could have been just an elbow. I wanted to preserve the original functionality of the service tee. Using a tee allowed me to continue having a 3/4" service port available without having to take take off my quick disconnect setup.
@IceAge2001721 күн бұрын
Nice video. I live in Minnesota and we almost ran out of natural gas last year when it was -20F outside. Down in Texas the infrastructure isn't designed for extreme cold so it is somewhat understandable if they run out, but in Minnesota people will die if we run out. Our homes rarely have fireplaces anymore and alot of cars and generators won't run in that cold. Since then i stocked up on propane for a propane heater. I wonder if there is a buffer tank for natural gas lines like that?
@user-fh3dd4jt7l17 күн бұрын
200 people Did Die in the winter storm here in Houston a couple yrs ago!
@jonathanDIYs6 күн бұрын
Thanks for commenting. If I ever move out to a space with a few acres of land, I want to have a 250 or 500 gallon propane tank. I don't think they do buffer tanks for natural gas - it is all vapor, it isn't stored as a liquid afaik.
@e.vasquez99467 ай бұрын
Good job...
@cyrilharrisАй бұрын
Thanks
@ammazabeth8765Күн бұрын
Do you need a permit to connect to the gas connection since it own by the city?
@jonathanDIYsКүн бұрын
@@ammazabeth8765 please do research for your own jurisdiction. I unfortunately will not know what your jurisdiction allows or does not allow. As for my own jurisdiction, I live in the extra-territorial jurisdiction zone, so I was not bound to city permitting laws. In Texas, there are pretty generous laws that allow you to do work on your own home if it is your homestead and you own it. According to my research, the gas line after the meter is my own responsibility. The gas line is not owned by the utility company or the city after the meter. I am not a lawyer or an expert, this is just what I found from my research when I looked into whether I can do this. Please look into this for yourself for your specific situation.
@bobbarker5855Ай бұрын
Nice installation but your viewers need also make sure the gas meter has enough flow rate to run the generator and any other appliances you may be using during an outage. Your gas company would be the best resource to check this out.
@jonathanDIYsАй бұрын
Thanks for commenting. You're absolutely right. During an outage, I'm going to have to be choosing between AC or hot water, probably can't have both on at the same time. I consider this an acceptable tradeoff for the budget on this project and the relatively small amount of outages I get. If this was something I had to run on any regular basis though, having a proper flow rate would be important. Actually, my preference would probably be my own large propane storage tank. I could see scenarios where natural gas is also low or not available during an emergency.
@gregm62124 күн бұрын
Hi Jonathan. Are you mainly using the 3/4 inch gas line because of the distance between your generator and the natural gas hook up? Or is it because it allows the generator to produce more power to your home? Also, did you install a soft start for your HVAC system?
@jonathanDIYs23 күн бұрын
@@gregm621 hi there, please watch my other video where I hook up my generator to the inlet port. I try to explain in as much detail as possible how I came up with the 3/4 inch calculations. The short summary is if I didn't have a 3/4 inch size, it wouldn't provide the maximum amount of fuel necessary to run my generator. I also installed the soft start system on my HVAC. I have a video on that too. Thanks for commenting!
@marceloacuna64795 ай бұрын
I'm going to have to change my Tee to a 3/4" to do this, mine has a 1" opening at the plug where he starts his connection 😢
@jonathanDIYs4 ай бұрын
you can get a reducing 1" to 3/4" or just run everything 1". Hope it worked out for you!
@jamesmaddox75653 ай бұрын
Does this install require a permit and licensed plumber or is diy as a homeowner normal?
@jonathanDIYs2 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting @jamesmaddox7565! I can't comment on this as different jurisdictions have different rules. I live in Texas which has pretty liberal rules for homeowners to do their own work. On top of this, I am outside of the city limits, which means I am not subject to permitting rules. You'll have to check with your local county, town, or city laws. That said, if you're hiring someone else to do this, yes they definitely should be a licensed plumber. You don't want to hire someone who doesn't know what they're doing. As far as I understand, it is illegal for general contractors to do this type of work for liability reasons. If you're doing this yourself, do the research to know exactly what you're doing, then double and triple check your work. It's a relatively simple job, but you need to educate yourself on how to safely do this before going forward with this.
@chrisgonzalez7605Ай бұрын
My meter looks almost identical to yours but I have a 1/2" plug instead of a 3/4" plug like yours. Is it worth it to use a 1/2" to 3/4" coupler and then keep everything 3/4" to the generator or should I stick with 1/2" the entire way since it is already reduced at that one spot?
@jonathanDIYsАй бұрын
This is a pretty tricky question. How far are you running the generator from the meter? How many BTU will your generator consume? I'm told that "Any nipple or other piece that is smaller in the system and then goes larger again is to be rated from the reduced piece onward. For instance, if a 1 inch pipe runs 30' then drops to 1/2" for 6" and then someone installed 3/4" pipe and ran an additional 40 feet, the 40 feet of 3/4" pipe would all be considered 1/2". You will never get more gas through the 3/4" pipe than will pass thorough the 1/2" nipple." www.uscarburetion.com/natural-gas-chart.htm So at least for calculations and ratings, you have to assume you're basically using a 1/2" pipe throughout the whole thing even if you run it at 3/4" afterwards. General rule is you get smaller from the source, you can't really get bigger and expect to get more volume or flow out of the bigger pipes after a smaller section. Another consideration is smaller diameter piping will be cheaper. If everything can run off a 1/2", you'll be saving money. If you truly need the 3/4" diameter, you're going to have to get the 1/2" replaced with a larger 3/4" tee or something like that.
@rpsmith3 ай бұрын
FYI, there is a right way and a wrong way to use a Crescent Wrench. Put the leverage on the fixed jaw not on the adjustable one.
@jonathanDIYs3 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting me know, I'll try that next time!
@rpsmith3 ай бұрын
@@jonathanDIYs -- overall a very good video and I learned about inside parts vs outside parts!
@supersoberano20952 ай бұрын
I also would like to add that it is easier to tighten or loosen by pulling from the ground up instead of pushing towards the ground. Better and improved body mechanics just like the correct way to use the wrench.
@maddog3768Ай бұрын
I think this video was about how to install quick disconnect and not how to correctly use tooks.
@rpsmithАй бұрын
@@maddog3768 -- we all benefit when people share their knowledge. likely no one benefited from your comment.
@johngraziano6652 Жыл бұрын
Hi just wondering i see you painted the pipes you installed. i want to do the same thing. did you use regular rustolium paint? does it affect the pipe sealant?
@jonathanDIYs Жыл бұрын
Hi John, yes, I used regular Rustolium paint (amzn.to/3Lyrqvt). It does not affect pipe sealant. Be sure to test for leaks before painting and you should be good to go.
@geauxtigers63693 ай бұрын
You must be fueling up Tanker ships with that set up bro overkill but nice job
@jonathanDIYs2 ай бұрын
A man has to have options... and hobbies, right? :-D Honestly, the blackouts hasn't been more than an hour or two since the big outage in 2021... but when it happens, I'm going to be ready. 😂
@bbhoustontx17 күн бұрын
not really as good as professionaly done.
@jacobrobbins618112 күн бұрын
@@jonathanDIYs I see you made this comment 2 months ago. Were you in the Beryl-affected area? If so, I bed you ran it much longer than 1 or 2 hours!
@robine1000Ай бұрын
How about getting corrossion by 'electrolysis' (having different metals) since brass and carbon steel will corrode eventually? Any thoughts on that? Anyone?
@jonathanDIYsАй бұрын
Electrolysis requires water to be present for any corrosion to happen. The black iron pipe will be the one that will corrode, it will be pretty important for me to spray it with paint and keep the iron protected from getting water on it and leaking due to corrosion.
@bbhoustontx17 күн бұрын
no it's fine the way it is.
@brianmcknight259911 ай бұрын
Where can i buy the quick disconnect part? Z21.41 gas quick connector for 3/4" thread??
@jonathanDIYs11 ай бұрын
Check the description of the video, I listed all the supplies.
@nitrodocАй бұрын
Why did you place a tee in the line with a plug?
@jonathanDIYsАй бұрын
It was a gas service port to begin with. By putting a tee, it can continue being a gas service port and whoever needs to hook something on it doesn't have to remove my stuff. Also, the quick adapter is heavy, I prefer the connection hanging downward and not horizontal. It probably doesn't make a difference, I don't think anyone would trip on it, but it did look neater to me at the time. Thanks for commenting!
@bbhoustontx17 күн бұрын
did you not watch the video?
@bigtexas8111 ай бұрын
Next time, burn the gas off and don't bleed it off in your home 😮
@jonathanDIYs11 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting! I did burn the gas off at the stove. The flame is difficult to see on camera and the flame went out after a few seconds.
@kuntalmistry4701 Жыл бұрын
Where are you located I need help to install this fittings
@jonathanDIYs Жыл бұрын
I'm in Austin, Texas, but I'm not a licensed plumber, just a home owner that likes sharing info.
@azimsunesara724026 күн бұрын
just a fyi dont go crazy with pipe putty a little bit goes a long way if you put too much this is what happens all the extra putty makes a mess.
@bbhoustontx17 күн бұрын
it could plug an orifice.
@jjr2sticks11 ай бұрын
FYI don't use pipe dope on gas you need yellow Teflon tape just for gas
@mdooz60582 ай бұрын
I don't think you used enough pipe dope 🤣
@Bob9999Ай бұрын
Way too much pipe sealant and a messy job. Slow down do it right!
@shaunmccarron84755 ай бұрын
Not true. What he used had worked for decades.
@WV591Ай бұрын
Good work. TU . would you like some hardware with your Pipe Dope ;-)
@jonathanDIYsАй бұрын
😂 Thanks - cut me some slack - Plumbing is not my day job. 😂
@JakesMusicPalace19 күн бұрын
This is totally bad advice, don’t do it, even If you have an emergency, people will be doing this everywhere, someone will pay with their lives somewhere. Personally, having an unlicensed dude on the Tube working with flammable explosive gas as a neighbor is very scary. Plan ahead, have a pro do it and get the paperwork to stay out of trouble. Not a word said about gas meter compatibility or local codes, simple gas detection devices, galvanic corrosion over time, or potential lightning strikes during storms. So many issues with this, don’t even know where to start⚡️🔥😳
@scotts4437 Жыл бұрын
You should never connect to t fitting on a gas meter that is for the natural gas utility company to connect to for meter changes or other work at meter. I am a natural gas utility company technician. Also most size one meters will not support that added load of gas consumption from a generator
@Kevinw404011 ай бұрын
So where do most installers connect the gas line on stand by generators that are installed next to gas meters?
@mattlitton80667 ай бұрын
dudes a troll there was nothing wrong with doing this. he could have used some gas rated teflon in junction with his pipe dope but even that's personal preference.@@Kevinw4040
@no1but247 ай бұрын
I’m not a natural gas guy, but it looks like you did a lot of things incorrectly at the meter and I agree with the guy saying you may need a bigger gas meter in the winter time. You may not have enough volume to run the generator, your furnace and a hot water heater etc…
@WildDisaster6 ай бұрын
You're evidently a youtube tech, not a real one simply bc you're unaware that Jon is working on the residential side of the meter, not the utility company side. Anything after the residential lockout shut off is his responsibility. The piping from the utility company before the regulator has an additional shut off valve as that is how they replace the meter in the first place.
@WildDisaster6 ай бұрын
@@no1but24Larger meter? No. There's a calculation for BTU consumption which 3/4 supply suffices for most homes. That's a 1" or more supply line from the city reducing down to 3/4 and even 1/2 in homes. They don't run bigger out of framing concerns and the cost associated with running bigger framing lumber for larger diameter lines. Residential NG can fuel dual furnaces in many homes which have two separate HVAC systems. Btw, the guy above doesn't know how to identify which side is utility and which side is residential at the meter.
@andretle2 ай бұрын
you didnot turn on valve therefore no leak LOL
@kylehill44372 ай бұрын
10:30 and 11:14
@nathanielpeterson5380Ай бұрын
Your asking for trouble, leave it to a trained technician.
@jonathanDIYsАй бұрын
Like the trained technician that left a gas leak on my stovetop that I had to fix myself? kzfaq.infoWMNHWnaXUwg I honestly have had bad experiences with "trained technicians". If you want it done right, you gotta do it yourself has unfortunately been my experience.
@nathanielpeterson5380Ай бұрын
@@jonathanDIYs That's one bad technician, you should have reported them. Most states have a mandated licenced or certified technician.
@jacobrobbins618112 күн бұрын
@@jonathanDIYs For real. You aren't tapping into a gas main here. It's a 0.5 PSI residential connection. And it's outside! It either leaks, or it doesn't. This isn't rocket science. Btw, the white Oakley dope isn't "officially" for gas (they have a blue one that is), but everything I can find suggests it works just fine (they even say gasses up to 3,000 psi). I'm about to do the same thing, but I'll spend the 8 bucks to buy the blue stuff so it'll look like a "pro" did it.
@jonathanDIYs6 күн бұрын
@@jacobrobbins6181 Good luck - check for leaks and stay safe!
@AutomationUSA26 күн бұрын
Please delete this video or put a BIG caution not to do this as DIY. It is very dangerous to mess with the gas meter. One thing wrong the whole neighborhood can explode, you can see the pipe going underground and connect to your neighbors. In a lot of jurisdictions, it is illegal to modify the gas meter without a permit and in most cases in Houston you have to call CenterPoint to pay their tech to do it. In some other areas, you can hire a licensed plumber and they may need to get a permit if they need to run pipes. But please this video as it is dangerous, you never know what mistakes people will make. People may hold you liable.
@kennyvincent16666 ай бұрын
That’s why you hire a professional.
@MarkWickenheiser-yg7ny11 ай бұрын
suppose to use yellow pipe dope
@adamhan5128Ай бұрын
I would say you might have a simple straight pipe connected to the meter, but in most cases, it has an awkward elbow pipe.