more plumbing questions

ok all...

I am finally to the gas plumbing part. After 3 trips to lowes...thank god they are only 1 mile down the street...I think I may have a design. completely different from what I had originally planned. I was already going to hard plumb the small center burner. I am also thinking of now hard plumbing the two larger burners too. i cant find a 1/2" to 1/2" NPT needle valve....one side is flared. i mean it fits but how wrong is that to do? Before I go BACK to lowes again...i used this handy little thing called a ... tape measure....but i also wanted to get the valves i have returned and get what I do need. I also have a problem with actually mounting to manifold. i forgot to mention this to my dad :cross:

with it being steel i am assuming i really need a serious drill or a self drilling screwing....i havent talked to him yet about it.

Well if I'm reading it right...
You don't want to use flare fittings on NPT. I work in plumbing and there should be a adapter to go from one to the other (I have them in stock in my shop). You may have to go to an actual plumbing parts shop.

Try these needle valves..... They are vey high quality and an excellent price.


http://www.discovervalve.com/101005/needle_valve_6k_ss.html