We use to have a modern gas fireplace that ran on propane. It was removed but the old line remains. Can I remove this myself? Is it safe? There is no longer a propane tank, the end of the line that connected to the tank is open to the outside and just hanging out the outer wall. I want to remove the whole line. I able to reach the majority of the connections to disconnect, but I will have to cut a portion of the line. Can this be done?
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If there's no gas attached, go for it.
You can cut the line (probably copper) with anything you like that you find will work.
You might want to find a scrap place if you have a good length, the scrap price might make it worth a short trip.
Most likely not copper. I’ve seen cu gas lines on rare occasions but it’s not legal.
use a tubing cutter rather than a grinder or saw and you shouldn't have any ignition issues if there happens to be any propane left - also, propane is heavier than air and will "sink" so vent up & out
good luck