Things You Will Need
The sections of pipe (usually 8-foot lengths) are connected together with threading compound and steel couplings, which are available in 30, 45, 60, 90 and 180-degree angles. Connecting the gas pipe to the meter is the first step before installing the rest of the gas line in place, and is a quick process.
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Clean one threaded end of the gas pipe, using a steel brush. Also make sure that there is no dirt in the inlet on the gas meter.
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Apply threading compound all around the thread at one end of the piece of gas pipe, using a small brush. The gas meter will have a pipe coming from the meter that either has a tee coupling or a 90-degree elbow joint fitted to it. The tee coupling will have one inlet sealed with a steel plug, and one inlet open for the gas pipe.
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Thread the compounded end of the piece of steel pipe into the tee coupling that is attached to the meter. Do this by hand.
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Place the jaws of a pipe wrench around the new piece of gas pipe, close to the meter. Turn the wrench clockwise to tighten the pipe to the meter.