The Home Ownership Thread

[imatlas]

Sure, I would put a cap on the gas line with a cap top that goes on top of the gas line. I would then wire stuff to the house electrical wires. Done, BOOM.

Fixed.

 

[beargonefishing]

And then check for leaks with a match?

Yes, and use your tongue on the wires to confirm they are live.

 

[Texasmade]

Yes, and use your tongue on the wires to confirm they are live.

And then ask your step sister/step mom to go under the sink and get stuck.

 

[beargonefishing]

How lucky is @Fueco to have this access to subject matter experts?

 

[Texasmade]

How lucky is @Fueco to have this access to subject matter experts?

We learned all this by not lettering in sh1t. We lettered in a real sport.

 

[nootje]

So, we ended up going with the Kitchen Aid dishwasher anyway. The one we have is sixteen years old, and we decided the Bosch name maybe wasn’t worth the $500 extra.

We’re also getting an induction cooktop. With all the discounts, the total savings in something like $1200 off retail.

Anyone have experience hardwiring a cooktop or capping a gas line?

The cooktop most likely has a standard 380v plug or if it’s a small one a 230v plug, or whatever is equivalent in the US. So it should be plug and play if it’s there, or you’ll need an electrician to lay the wires and install the outlet for you. I wouldn’t mess around with that yourself.

No experiences with capping gaslines, but its again one of those things where I’d prefer a professional. If only to ensure those insurance assholes won’t have something to deny the claim.

 

[brokencycle]

So, we ended up going with the Kitchen Aid dishwasher anyway. The one we have is sixteen years old, and we decided the Bosch name maybe wasn’t worth the $500 extra.

We’re also getting an induction cooktop. With all the discounts, the total savings in something like $1200 off retail.

Anyone have experience hardwiring a cooktop or capping a gas line?

Call a professional? You need a 240V for the cooktop.

 

[Fueco]

Call a professional? You need a 240V for the cooktop.

You’d think they’d note that in the manual. As it turns out, it does require 240. I have a friend who owns a plumbing company. I’ll ping him about the gas, and see if he knows anyone local for the electric if his guys can’t do it.

 

[otc]

I mean it is probably in the manual (and on the sticker on the back)...but also pretty much ALL major electric appliances need 240/220/208. Usually on their own breaker.

Do you have exposed basement/crawlspace or attic? Could be a pain to run 220 to the kitchen depending how far away the panel is.

 

[Fueco]

I mean it is probably in the manual (and on the sticker on the back)...but also pretty much ALL major electric appliances need 240/220/208. Usually on their own breaker.

Do you have exposed basement/crawlspace or attic? Could be a pain to run 220 to the kitchen depending how far away the panel is.

There’s an existing 50 amp breaker with a dedicated outlet there, which has the current gas range plugged in. There is basement below the kitchen

 

[brokencycle]

There’s an existing 50 amp breaker with a dedicated outlet there, which has the current gas range plugged in. There is basement below the kitchen

Gas appliances use 120V because it is just running the electronics to control the unit.

 

[Fueco]

Gas appliances use 120V because it is just running the electronics to control the unit.

I get that. I’m just hoping switching the wiring, or adding a new one, isn’t too difficult. We certainly don’t need a 120 outlet in that cabinet for anything else.

 

[SixOhNine]

@Fueco right now

 

[Fueco]

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[Fueco]

I’d plug all of you into the 240 outlet in the laundry room if you were here now.