Capped Gas Line In Fireplace
Wrap teflon tape around the thread.
Capped gas line in fireplace. So it is not empty and cold looking i would like to put some regular pillar candles in there to burn for am. Our new to us home has a fireplace with what looks like a properly capped gas line. Having it inspected and serviced by a fireplace professional is not in our budget at present. That is probably why someboy capped to begin with because they did not want a gas fire.
Brush the threading with the steel wool until it is clean. If you have a traditional fireplace then you could just burn wood logs and you would not need gas. Capping the line 1. Apply teflon pipe dope or tape to the cap.
Make sure to clean any. Use the appropriate cap. Wrap the tape clockwise to prevent it from unraveling as you thread it. Use a double wrench technique to loosen or remove the the.
Remove any fittings or additional piping on the gas line.