cut black iron with sawz-all, inches away from gas line?

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cut black iron with sawz-all, inches away from gas line?
Author: bam99 (SC) Is it safe to use a reciprocating saw to cut the black iron trap off my rusted water heater? The gas is shut off at a valve about six inches away from the proposed cut. The fittings are rusted beyond hope.
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Re: cut black iron with sawz-all, inches away from gas line?
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) Yes, it's safe.
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Re: cut black iron with sawz-all, inches away from gas line?
Author: Doug E. (CA) post a pic if you can...me and others love to see that mess. lol
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Re: cut black iron with sawz-all, inches away from gas line?

Author: bernabeu (SC)

NO NO NO it is not

shut off the gas at the meter FIRST and at the heater

reciprocating saws vibrate a lot - if the piping is REALLY bad you MAY create a leak

open the valves CAREFULLY and use a soap solution to check for leaks (bubble test)

ps. your local jurisdiction may have its own requirements re: gas work

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