I need to move this natural gas distribution block up on the wall in my garage a few feet so it's out of the way... clearly I need to shut off the supply and remove the block to open the lines... give it 24hrs to clear? Are those lines flared inside that block? Just use a hacksaw and go slow? No danger of spark with copper, right?

 

Yes, they will be flared.

Please do not use a hacksaw. A regular copper tubing cutter will work fine on that soft type K or L. Just use really light pressure on the cutter so you don't misshape or kink the line. You'll need to re-flare the tubing.

Get proper gas pipe dope for your threaded connections and brush on some leak-test when you're done to be sure everything is good.

FWIW I'm not a plumber, I just work for a Mechanical Contractor and play one on the weekends. I'd recommend getting more qualified advice - - but the above is what I would do.

 

Hire someone, dude.

Gas lines scare the **** out of me. Not done properly can blow your place up along with your family with it...

 

24 hours? LOL. More like a couple of minutes.

Yes, use a cutter, not a saw. Use the PROPER tape on threaded connections (it's different than the stuff you use for water lines). Re-flare, but remember to put the nut on the line FIRST!

 

Thanks for the responses... this will not be a problem. Lowes wanted $45 for the cheapest pipe cutter in the store... Amazon to the rescue for $35 total for cutter/flare kit/dope. I've got a crew showing up on the 14th to replace an entire HVAC system in the house... may slip one of those guys a $20 to do it though.