What are the different types of gas lines?
The most common materials used to make gas piping are steel, black iron, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and copper. Some utilities prohibit some of these materials, so be sure to check with your local utility to determine what is allowed in your area before you install any.
What size LP gas line do I need?
Add approximately 5 feet of pipe per fitting. LP Example: A machine with a burner that requires 440,000 BTU would need a 1” pipe for a 20′ long run. Natural Gas (NG) flow is given in thousands of BTU/hr. – One cubic foot of LP gas – 1000 BTU Nominal pressure at the burner for Natural Gas is 3.5” of water column.
How many BTU can a 3/8 line carry?
| Capacity of Pipe (BTU x 1000) at ½ psi Copper | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nominal Pipe Size COPPER (in) | Pipe Length (ft.) | |
| 10 | 40 | |
| 1/4 (3/8) | 35 | 17 |
| 3/8 (1/2) | 75 | 35 |
Can u use PEX for propane?
Yes you can, but because the terms PE and PEX have so often been used interchangeably it’s important to specify your intended use before purchasing polyethylene pipe for your project.
Can PEX be used for propane?
Can you use galvanized pipe for propane?
Unless a recent edition changed it the National Fuel Gas Code does not prohibit galvanized piping in gas installations. Yes, there is a concern about zinc flaking off, but no more of a concern than copper sulphite from reactions between impurities in the fuel and copper in the system.
Can I use galvanized pipe for propane?
How do you size a propane line?
- pressure less than 1 1/2 psig.
- fittings factor 1.5 – equivalent pipe length = pipe length + 50%
- pressure drop 0.5 inches water column.
- energy content in propane gas 2520 Btu/cu ft.
- One MBH is equivalent to 1000 BTU’s per hour.
- 1 CFH ≈ 2.54 MBH.
- steel pipes schedule 40.