Rusted barbecue natural gas line

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Hi All,

Did another mock inspection the other day and noted the very rusty barbecue gas line. I will mention it in my report, but how hard do you think I should I go in recommending replacing it by a licensed gas fitter when seeing the state of it in this photo? Or would it be better just to recommend it being further evaluated by a professional?
Working on my report writing.
Thanks.

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that would not make my report…it is iron pipe, it is outdoors, it is going to rust…that pipe prolly has 100 years left in it…

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Thanks James

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I agree with James.

Why use one elbow when you can do the same thing with three?

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Wife wanted the grill moved over 2 inches.

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A bit surprised they didn’t add a union to each side of it.

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One installed elbow…$10. 3 = $30… :shushing_face: :wink:

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But they used $8.00 of pipe dope to do it.

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Not a bad profit…no? :wink:

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Swing joint. They changed elevation while keeping pipes level. Home inspectors should have some kind of experience in something other than casual observers

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That’s what I thought they were trying to do, but it’s tucked tight to the joists.

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Look closer they’re at the bottom of a joist and then swing to the lower third of another joist. The joists may not be the same dimensions

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The way they strapped it on one side of the joist looks like it cocked so it’s hard to tell.

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Don’t. Just move on to real defects.

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Agreed :100:.

This :index_pointing_up::index_pointing_up:. @mwilles is our resident plumber… Take his advice on this one.

Not a huge deal, but it might be worth mentioning the support strap that doesn’t appear to be doing anything. Can’t tell if there are others or how long the pipeline is based on the picture alone, but it should be supported every 6-8 feet and with something that can withstand the elements being as it’s outdoors…

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Thanks Martin

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Thanks Michael I’m going to take another look at the strapping.

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I mention corroded gas pipes in my reports, especially at the customer side of the meter. I recommend cleaning and painting to prevent further corrosion and likely future leaks without proper maintenance.

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Great “monkey” story on your website, Jon! :+1:

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Thank you. 100% true. Share with those crafty talented people you know. Really easy to adopt this for your local first responders.

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