I'm sorry to ask this most basic question, but which gas range connector?

[weed30]

I'm getting my gas range swapped out on Sunday and need to pick up a gas connector and it's a little more confusing than I expected. (The "new" range is actually a 1999 Hotpoint.)
I think I need to get one of the yellow connectors, but not positive. And maybe I used the wrong search terms but I get a lot of returns referencing gas dryers and gas water heaters too.

Questions:

1. I'm assuming I should get a 1/2" to 1/2"?
2. How long of a connector? A 24" would work but I think I should get a 36" so I can safely pull the range out from the wall if needed. Or should I go with a 48"?
3. Should I buy any extra fittings just in case they're needed? I can return them if they're not.

Or please just tell me the exact thing I need to buy at ACE or Lowe's?!

 

[mattl]

I'd go with the 36" length, any less and you'll have to crawl over the counter depending on your kitchen set up. A lot depends on the stoves fittings and BTU rating. Do you know the size of your supply line? 1/2" is pretty std. but other sizes are not uncommon.

 

[ea56]

I don’t know much about the installation of a gas stove, but if the stove is going to sit between the cabinets I’d go with the 48” connector to give plenty of room to access the back of the stove in the future.

Also, you could take a couple of photos on your phone of the connection on the back of the the stove and the gas line to show the staff at the hardware store and that way they may have a better idea of what you need.

Lastly, there are lots of videos on YT showing how to connect a gas stove and these should be helpful too. Plus, I’m sure that some other member with experience doing this will also give some good advice too.

Good Luck!

Eddie

 

[weed30]

I'd go with the 36" length, any less and you'll have to crawl over the counter depending on your kitchen set up. A lot depends on the stoves fittings and BTU rating. Do you know the size of your supply line? 1/2" is pretty std. but other sizes are not uncommon.

Thanks, I'm pretty sure it's 1/2" but I'll double check.

 

[weed30]

I don’t know much about the installation of a gas stove, but if the stove is going to sit between the cabinets I’d go with the 48” connector to give plenty of room to access the back of the stove in the future.

Also, you could take a couple of photos on your phone of the connection on the back of the the stove and the gas line to show the staff at the hardware store and that way they may have a better idea of what you need.

Lastly, there are lots of videos on YT showing how to connect a gas stove and these should be helpful too. Plus, I’m sure that some other member with experience doing this will also give some good advice too.

Good Luck!

Eddie

Thanks! I think I'll get a 36 and a 48 and let the installer decide which would be best.

 

[combo52]

You can use either the stainless steel silver ones or the yellow painted connectors, nothing wrong with using the 48 inch one if there’s enough room for it to fold up neatly behind the stove and not cause problems with it fitting.

John L