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tchristo

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Hello, I was about to hook up our new gas range (using a brasscraft universal installation kit) when I noticed rust on the threads below the shutoff valve and no pipe compound at that joint. Do these pictures look like this is a safety hazard?

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I would be more concerned with the open line not being caped. Depending on just the gas valve is a bad idea. . 2nd is the bushing. Bushings are not allowed on gas lines it should be replaced with a reducing coupling.
 
thanks for the advice, i put electrical tape over opening until i can work on it this weekend. i'll replace the bushing with a bell reducer. is it ok that this is above the shutoff or should i have plumber install this below the shutoff?
 
I completed this last weekend. I removed the bushing as recommended and replaced it with a bell reducer.

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