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Appliance Connectors

Flexible gas connectors are corrugated metal tubing used to bring gas from supply pipes to appliances such as stoves and dryers. Currently, these connectors are made of stainless steel or plastic-coated brass. In the past, however, most of these connectors were made of uncoated brass.

Some uncoated brass connectors have end pieces brazed (soldered) to the corrugated brass tubing. Over time, the brazing can fail, creating a serious gas leak. This situation could result in a fire or explosion. To our knowledge, uncoated brass connectors with brazing have not been manufactured since 1976, but many of these connectors are still in use. The older these connectors get, the greater the possibility the brazing will fail.

It is very difficult to determine from a visual inspection whether a flexible connector has been brazed. So don’t take a chance. If you have an uncoated brass connector in your home, replace it with either a new stainless steel or new plastic-coated brass connector.

Moreover, it is a good practice to replace flexible gas connectors which are more than 10 years old. Flexible connectors are not meant to last a lifetime. Older connectors are susceptible to deterioration caused by moving, bending, and corrosion.

If you can check your flexible connector without moving the appliance to which it is attached, you should do so. If you cannot check your connector without moving the appliance, we recommend that you contact VJ Killian (680-1011) to check your connector. Moving the appliance could put a strain on the connector, possibly causing it to crack. So if your appliance must be moved, call a qualified professional.

If you replace a flexible connector, replace it with one which is certified by the American Gas Association (AGA) and which conforms to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Safety Tips About Flexible Gas Connectors Flexible connectors should not be crushed, pinched, twisted or severely bent. Do not install flexible connectors through walls, ceilings, or floors. A flexible connector should be no longer than six feet and should be attached to a gas supply pipe equipped with a shutoff valve located in the same room as the appliance. Do not reuse a flexible connector when you replace an appliance or move to a new home. Use a new one.

If you think you have a gas leak emergency in your home, from a flexible connector or from any other source, call your local gas company  immediately (toll free).

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