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Originally Posted by Meelapo
Three years ago when we built our house we had asked the builders to put a natural gas outlet to the patio so that we could hook up a natural gas powered device (e.g. BBQ). In the initial house plans they had the outlet in the middle of the back of the house. When the building was complete it was on the far left. We told them, they corrected it but put it on the far right. We told them again and they finally put it in the middle. So right now we have three natural gas outlets on the back of the house.
We're ready to buy a natural gas BBQ. Is it as simple as hooking up the BBQ to one of these outlets, turning the valve and away we go? Is there a way to check if gas is actually going through these things? I looked at the ceiling of our undeveloped basement and there are three yellow pipes going to the back of the house which I'm assuming are the gas lines. I just don't know if they've blocked these or anything (or if that's possible).
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When the builder did my house, I had to buy and install a quick connect/disconnect coupler to the hookup. In this image:
https://www.handymanhowto.com/wp-con...t-Coupling.jpg it's labeled quick disconnect coupling. The hose that typically comes with your bbq will need that connection type. It's pretty easy to install, just apply the appropriate sealant (like pipe dope) around the threads and screw on the coupler, test for leaks by brushing some soapy water around the connection and open the gas value. If no bubbles appear, you connection is good.