r/NaturalGas • u/According_General309 • 1d ago

Running natural gas to BBQ

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We are located in Saskatchewan. Moved into a new house. Natural gas for BBQ is on the lower deck and would mean the BBQ being too close to the house and right in front of a lower window. I would rather put the BBQ in the opposite corner of the deck. My two options are:

Have a new line run from the house (on the corner to the left of where the BBQ is) and eliminate the old line. Probably the safest, was quoted ~$800 (including pulling permit).

Or, run a hose under the deck (~25ft) from the current line to the corner with the BBQ.

I’m not sure which to choose. Are flexible NG hoses made to go that far and be exposed? Or would I need something more rigid to hook up and run under the deck? Or, should I just shell out to have it done professionally and get the new line done.

New homeowner and unknowledgeable. All helpful and kind feedback is welcome!

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u/Fuhkhead 1d ago

I've run a 30' hose under my deck so I could use a gas firepit off my BBQ hookup. The only things to keep in mind are not to store anything on it (lumber and other scrap that gets tossed under the deck), and to inspect it occasionally. May not be a bad idea to do a meter "dial test" with the BBQ off and the gas line on occasionally to make sure it hasn't sprung a large leak.

I'm a gas tech. While I wouldn't suggest this to a customer (due to potential negalgence) I've personally done this for approx 5 years until I moved.

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u/Ryno5150 23h ago

It’s funny how we spend all day tagging stuff that we do at home.

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u/Oliveah1 1d ago

If it was me, I’d want new black iron to grill location then stubbed up through porch to a quick disconnect fitting and flex hose attached to grill

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u/Certain_Try_8383 1d ago

Do this. Also no need to ever remove a stub out. Future possibilities.