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Big_Jake

2007-02-24, 1:25 pm

On Feb 24, 7:41 am, "longshot" <longs...@aol.com> wrote:
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> It probably should be galvanized pipe or at least metal hose. I don't like
> the idea of pvc foe gas lines


Look closer - The gas line should enter on the left side of the gas
valve. It is open in the photo, so gas line isn't run yet.

BTW, Galvanized isn't code in my area, but black pipe would be.

JK

Steve Barker

2007-02-24, 1:25 pm

Galvanized isn't code for what? Code doesn't say galv is not allowed on
gas, it's just not preferred.

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"Big_Jake" <I.do.realestate@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Look closer - The gas line should enter on the left side of the gas
> valve. It is open in the photo, so gas line isn't run yet.
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> BTW, Galvanized isn't code in my area, but black pipe would be.
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> JK
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Steve Barker

2007-02-24, 5:25 pm

I don't see the reference to "galvanized".

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"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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> "Steve Barker" <ichasetrains@some.yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Depends on where you live. I know for a fact that the town where I work
> will not approve galvanized.
> http://www.inspect-ny.com/plumbing/....htm#gasfaults6
> Safety warning: Check condition of flexible gas line connections: Caution:
> we do not pull out appliances to look at gas line connections, but you
> should do so, checking condition of flexible connections for leaks and
> assuring that a shutoff valve is installed. Watch for leaks in those
> flex-connector lines between gas line and the appliance as they are thin
> wall and often corrode and leak. Gas leaks are dangerous. Safety warning.
> Flexible soft copper piping has been used to supply municipal (natural)
> gas to the
> ... electric clothes dryer.
> ... hot water heater.
> ... heating system.
> This is not a recommended installation and it may be prohibited by local
> codes - "black iron" steel piping is required in many jurisdictions.
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Steve Barker

2007-02-24, 5:25 pm

Can you cite the code or provide a link for that?

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"Big_Jake" <I.do.realestate@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Galvanized is not allowed for gas in my area. I am in SE Wisconsin.
> I am pretty sure that flex stainless lines are also a no-no for us on
> water heaters. Here we see mostly black pipe, and occasionally flex
> pipe such as Wardflex(tm) for "snaking" through floors and walls.
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> JK
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Edwin Pawlowski

2007-02-24, 5:25 pm


"Steve Barker" <ichasetrains@some.yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>I don't see the reference to "galvanized".
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Read the last line. It does not say galvanized is not allowed, but does say
black is preferred. As I said, it is not allowed by our local inspector in
MA, but it may be in your town. I don't argue with our local guy as it is
easier to do what he wants.


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