Appliances not inspected

cnorlen · February 26, 2012, 1:31am

belliott:

Thanks for the info Dave.
I am already aware of that and this picture was a actual wall oven cabinet which often has the pipe come in either under it or the cooktop which in most homes is next to it and more often than not on the right for some reason (Same style of the period and developer I guess).Often times it has a tee connection.

My example was looking for someone to notice the flex line itself is defective however.

They actually had removed the oven and placed a toaster oven plus microwave inside which lead to me asking the client what is missing? which she did not notice till I pointed it out and we had a good laugh over it.
No place to cook the turkey.

Years ago when installing appliances for Sears I actually had a big job going around swapping out these flex connectors and one day moved a stove ,
out just to look at the line upon which it broke open and the pilot light ignited it.
Every exposed hair on my body got singed in the flare up.

Good tip for all is that you can stop gas with anything such as a piece of clay,plastic shopping bag,etc in a pinch as the gas is only about 3 lbs pressure.

The flame will most likely not go backwards into the pipe however you may put out all other pilots in the house once they lose pressure.

Last… when inspecting make sure every appliance has its own shutoff.

Maybe you should word your inquiries “What defect am I looking for?” Or is there a special thrill by claiming "Wrong, Newb!!!:roll:

I look forward to my turn!

wmisegades · February 26, 2012, 1:39am

What goes around comes around