can I cut gas pipe with sawzall?
#1
03-07-19, 01:42 PM
can I cut gas pipe with sawzall?
There is a 2" gas pipe that runs throughout the 3 floors of our house. The house used to have gas lighting in every room, so that explains why the gas line is so big.
The gas has been off for years now and we want to remodel but need to cut out these old pipes.
The line is capped so there's no way to release any gas that might be inside.
So, how can I cut this safely given that a sawzall throws sparks?
The gas has been off for years now and we want to remodel but need to cut out these old pipes.
The line is capped so there's no way to release any gas that might be inside.
So, how can I cut this safely given that a sawzall throws sparks?
#2
03-07-19, 02:11 PM
Group Moderator
There is no problem cutting the pipe with any tool there is, provided you are sure it is off.
#5
03-08-19, 01:46 PM
I'm just interested. If the gas was running, there would be a risk of sparks so why not with residual gas? If there was that much gas left around a bbq, it would light up pretty quickly from a flame.
#6
03-08-19, 02:02 PM
Group Moderator
Because there is no gas pressure! Same reason your bbq grill goes out when the tank is empty!
#9
03-09-19, 04:08 AM
Just one. The starting end goes to a meter that has been shut off for some time. Other end is capped on 3rd floor - about 50ft of pipe length away.
Pipe is 1.5" diametere until you get to the 3rd where it reduces to a smaller pipe...
Pipe is 1.5" diametere until you get to the 3rd where it reduces to a smaller pipe...
#10
03-09-19, 04:28 AM
Can you unscrew the pipe anywhere along the way? Since the gas has been turned off for yrs I doubt there will be enough gas to ignite even if you were to expose it to a spark. .... and if it did, how long could it burn!
#12
03-09-19, 07:59 AM
Group Moderator
I want you to cut it, then tell me that I was right. If I don't hear from you again I will assume I was wrong. LOL
#14
03-11-19, 03:43 AM
Super Moderator
Since the pipe you wanted to cut off is still connected to the gas supply and after the piping is removed it will need to be capped off.
You can not assume that the valve works and have to open the end cap or a branch line before working on it.
You can not assume that the valve works and have to open the end cap or a branch line before working on it.
