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Home-Flex

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#1 ·
So i just used Home-Flex (the flexible gas line you buy from home depot) for the first time and REALLY don't like it. The coating seems like crap in comparison to other brands and the seal just makes me nervous. So I have two questions one for my own personal interest and one just to get opinions.

1. Has anyone else that has used this exact product had any problems down the line?
2. What are your opinions on a favorite brand?

I have stayed away from this stuff for years but have a regular client that wants me to use it. I do see many advantages to using a like product and am not opposed. I have been in many homes that have other brands that seem much better made.
 
#4 ·
Yes that stuff. I must have bought it a dozen times and taken it back because I would just use black pipe. In his particular case thought it would have been horrible to try to tigjten the fittings where I had to run the pipe. I do see some of the installation advantages but I din't think I would ever buy this brand again

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#6 ·
gastite has a special cutter that looks very similar to a more common copper pipe cutter. the only real difference is that the rollers dont have a notch in them. apparently the notch in normal cutters leaves a burr which can cause a problem when compressing the fitting and making the flare.
 
#9 ·
also, if you are going to make a cut, cut it 4 rings too long. that first cut always leaves a burr due to stress from the roll. then make the final cut, there is no stress on the little 4 ring piece and it is nearly perfect every time.
 
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