How To Flare Copper Tubing For Gas, DANGER - NOT WATER COMPRESSION NUT

Flare copper tubing for gas using a 2-piece flaring tool that first clamps onto the copper tube, then tightens down to create the conical flare. The flare copper tubing is joined to a special fitting and tightened by a special nut.
DANGER - not water compression nut. That type of nut may leak gas. You can use the gas connection for water, DO NOT use water connection for gas.
The flare copper tubing for gas is unique. Danger, do not use a water compression connection for gas.
Compression fittings on gas pipes use a pipe insert to be done by a CORGI registered pro.

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[ProplumberbrisbaneAu]

Thanks Blair. thanks! I know what I need now!!! home depot waste of six trips! wow! 3 min video, priceless!

[jeffjohnson]

Great presentation. Perfect amount of information without 20 minutes of babble talk. VERY informative. Thank you!

[fgbw]

Brief, but clear. One of the best video ever seen

[Cameleon_]

I love the video. It’s concise and accurate. I’ve worked in the gas industry coming up on 12 years. I was actually watching this because I’ve never flared copper as I’ve worked mainly with black iron, flanges, list appliance connectors, etc. There’s always more to learn. Thank you for the video my friend!

[mattheweburns]

This is exactly why I have a leak and am watching this video, previous owners of my home used a compression fitting for propane using tanks of different sizes for the gas fireplace.... Thanks for this vital video, cheers!!

[nmartin]

Really appreciate the concise presentation and explanation, with the bonus of the danger alert for not using water type fittings!

[joesartoris]

Great job! I wasn't sure if I needed a single or double flare on a gas line (new line & fittings). You answered it (single flare with proper fitting). As another reviewer said, "concise & accurate"!

[johnholladay]

Hooking up a gas dryer for my mother, this video told me everything I need to know!! Thanks for the video.

[rougeparksmarimeds]

Thanx Blair from Detroit. We have alot of work to do here and not everyone is scared to do it. With accurate info we get accurate results!!

[artstudio]

I love that you explain the application, why & when you use a flare vs compression fitting!!!! 3/4 rule re: how much flare is needed also very important to know! Thank You!

[tammieadams]

He was clear, informed, to the point. great information. thanks.

[dennislampley]

Thank you for an excellent how-to video. It is well organized, clearly explained, and concisely on point. Thanks for doing such a good job on it!

[maryhomegood]

Huge help! Thank you for explaining all the details. My husband is working on one of these right now and says, "Thank you!"

[Iaapwm]

Excellent demo Mr Hardware, answered all my questions and more under 4 minutes. many thanks from Lismore NSW Australia,

[MyEmptyNestQuest]

Thank you. This helped me correctly and safely cap an lp line from a fridge I took out of my truck camper.

[kevinseibert]

Wow! Thanks! doing some plumbing on an gas heater in an rv. Everyone I talk to is clueless... this is perfect. The propane heater was supplied with a compression fitting  : |

[insanfex]

Good video! Clear, concise, and informative. Thanks so much for sharing!

[elenaherron]

Thank you for a very informative video, i have a flaring tool but have never used it and didn't know how to make the flare the right size your demonstration and information was spot on and the job was finished in ten minutes.

[Texasredfish]

Straight and to the point. Thanks for sharing Blair.

[TDF]

Excellent video, I’ve double flared a lot of automotive brake line but wasn’t quite sure if I needed to double flare for a gas line I’ve got to deal with at the house. I was pretty sure a compression fitting wasn’t acceptable, also glad to confirm that.