I recently purchased a natural gas outdoor fire pit from Restoration Hardware through Nextdoor, and I'm looking for some guidance on how to connect it. It comes with a hose that I need to attach to the natural gas pipe, but I'm unsure about the dimensions and whether they are standard. I have a 1/2 gas pipe that comes up from under my deck. I noticed that my neighbor's fire pit seems to use a quick connect fitting between their gas tube and the gas pipe. Is that all I need to do? Also, since the existing shut-off valve for my outdoor gas line is about 12 feet away from the fire pit, I'm considering adding a shut-off valve closer to the pit (I understand local code might require one to be within 6 feet). Additionally, will I need anything else besides plumber's tape? Here are some links to the items I'm considering purchasing: (1) [Fire pit gas hose](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKBNDKQK), (2) [Brass valve](https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-60003-Brass-Valve-Straight-Flare/dp/B00838IISC/?mcid=73edc352968b3ac193f7bff867e9d8c0).
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It sounds like you’re pretty close to getting set up! Since your gas line is only 12 feet away, you might want to consider a flexible gas hose kit; they usually come with everything you might need for setup. Don't forget to add a shut-off valve when you're connecting everything—it’s a smart safety measure! Make sure to use yellow Teflon tape, as it’s specifically designed for gas, whereas white tape is for water.
And just to clarify, I know you mentioned the shut-off valve setup, but having it closer is a good idea for convenience and safety. Good luck with your fire pit!