Oven gas line JGR8855ADS

[scuba415]

Hi all,

It has been a while since I searched these pages, the appliance gods have been good to me.  However, I felt a disturbance in the force, when my oven hinge broke and the door almost fell on my foot.  The oven in question is a Jenn-air JGR8855ADS, though I think that might not matter as it relates to my question.  I replaced the hinge alright, but ran into a question of utmost importance.  During the repair I pulled the oven out of its lair to access the side panel and hinge.  The oven has a flexible (yet rigid) metal gas line that I left on as I pulled out the oven as I could not reach it to disconnect it.  As I pushed the oven back in I began to wonder if flexible line maybe should not be flexed back and used again.  Was I supposed to remove the line without flexing it, maybe from underneath?  Is it okay to reuse these things?  From the attached pics does the bend look too severe?  Any feedback will be appreciated, gas scares me.

Cheers,

Scuba

PS I can't figure out how to attach a photo right now, will add when I can

[16345Ed]

This is what should be used. 

 

https://m.lowes.com/pd/BrassCraft-Stainless-Steel-Water-Heater-Connector/999947700?cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-RoughPlumbingElectrical-_-WaterHeaters-_-999947700:BrassCraft&CAWELAID=&kpid=999947700&CAGPSPN=pla&store_code=2614&k_clickID=c5a90ceb-0e55-4f20-8f2b-2e60e5c586bb

 

[johntech]

The line should be fine as long as it was not damaged during removal or installation. If you smell gas after the repair then you know you have a problem. It is not common practice to replace the gas line after service. Most gas companies will come by as a free service and check for leaks. 

Edited April 1, 2017 by johntech

[applianceman1]

Anytime I work on gas appliances  I like to know where the shut off valve is.

 

 

[scuba415]

Thank you all for the replies:

applianceman1--Yes!  I did locate the shut off, probably would have been too chicken (no offense johntech) to try a repair if I hadn't.

16345Ed--My line is a corrugated metal line (no plastic cover) that flexes but remains fairly rigid.  Hopefully, this link will show the pics:  http://s288.photobucket.com/user/steveatwurk/library/?sort=3&page=1

Johntech--The line was not damaged, but it was flexed out, and then pushed back into bent position.  No, I don't smell gas.  Is it possible to have a leak that couldn't be detected by smell?  I have a big nose that works pretty well.

 

Thanks again to all of you!!

Cheers,

Steve

[TurtleRock]

From your Pics, everything looks ok and you are connected with stainless steel flex line which is pretty durable.

[scuba415]

TurtleRock,

Thanks for your input, that helps me feel okay about using the line.

Cheers!

Scuba

[Hiroshi]

I agree, you should be good to go- the only time to worry about a flex line is if it one of the older ones that are coated in gray epoxy, those had a flare defect and were earmarked for total replacement, but if it is stainless or coated with yellow epoxy it is OK.

Of course, if it kinks and cracks and you hear a hissing noise followed by the reek of gas (no matter how new the gas line) - hit the shut off and replace that thing!