On 2015-10-21 12:09 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>. The gas guy didn't want to run
>> it off the fireplace line because it would not have enough pressure for
>> the BBQ and the fireplace. My brother had to explain that it did not
>> matter because he would not be using the gas grill if it was cold enough
>> to need the fireplace.
>
> I always have my propane supplier do installations including work on
> gas lines, they know what they are doing. People who do their own gas
> lines end up having disasters. The professionals know what size
> piping to use based on the appliances and length of the runs... they
> also need to protect their license by conforming to code. If your
> brother wants something jerryrigged then he should do it himself.

I would not to gas repairs either, and this guy was a professional. He
was justifiably concerned that the line would not provide gas for the
fireplace and the BBQ. It was not a matter of code. It was much
simpler to simply tie into the line at the fireplace and go through the
wall to the patio.