Ugh! Gas pipe is preventing Wolf range install!
calypsochick
13 years ago
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weissman
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Wolf DF304 installation question
Comments (1)Sheet rock with tile installed over the top is fine and not considered combustible. I don't have the DF, but rather the all-gas range. When I was dealing with the same issues re: gas and electric, I went down to the showroom and took pictures and measurements of the back of the actual range that was on display. Remember that there is an adjustment up and down for the legs, so don't make things so close that moving the legs up or down will interfere with your plug or you shut-off valve. Our range had an opening in the back above the electrical and gas connects and we fit the flex pipe into that area, though Wolf did not make it clear WHERE it was supposed to go. The gas and electrical connects were a PITA and there was no room for error. Good luck!...See MoreSoot Emitting From Kitchen Gas Range Pipe
Comments (2)What your tech did is to install a sediment trap or 'dirt leg' on the gas line. It is not only common, it is a Code requirement to prevent dirt or flakes of metal from the inside of the pipe from clogging the gas inlet to any appliance. This dirt leg is installed so that it can be easily removed for cleaning in the event it does become full. See the link below and scroll to partion that defines a sediment trap as used in architecture. Here is a link that might be useful: Sediment Trap...See MoreWolf GR486 gas shut-off installation question
Comments (2)The rough-in locations for Wolf ranges are very tight to allow them to slide in all the way. Typically the best way is up through the floor with a 90 degree elbow almost flush with the floor to keep the shut off valve handle under 2". The other option is having to cut the wall's interior bottom plate to allow for the supply line to get close to the floor coming out of the wall. Check that the gas pipe sizing is correct for a range that size. (3/4"?) This should all be in the install specs....See MorePlacement/Locati of Gas & Electric Supply for Wolf 48" Duel Fuel Range
Comments (3)I agree with wekick. I'd be hesitant to buy any Wolf ovens until I knew for absolutely certain that they had figured out this problem. The ongoing reports of failing ovens are disheartening. On the other hand, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with getting a Wolf rangetop and wallovens from a brand that isn't known for any blue chipping. Or you could look at various all gas options that overall seem to do better in this regard. If you do, then take a closer look at Bluestar. Their burner are unequalled....See Morecassity
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