This is another one of those things I've done quite a bit of but still have questions and don't feel comfortable quoting a price simply because I won't know what's involved until I get into it. Here's what the guy has told me about the job of running a gas line from two propane tanks to his fire place.
Best I can tell it will be a single 50 ft. run and then I'd like an A-B switch so the two 23 gallon tanks are connected and all I have to do is throw the switch when one runs out.
If it were natural gas I'd run 3/4" black steel pipe which I'd transition to 1/2copper tubing at the fireplace. Since it's propane I plan on using 1/2" pipe. Since I'm not sure if they even still make those "switches" or where to get them (probably from a propane company) I've suggested just using a tee with two gas valves at the tanks. If the pipe has to be underground I'd assume that 12" is an appropriate depth. Any comments? Suggestions? Hints on pricing? Rough guessing is fine with me too.... Of course I'll pressure test the pipe all the way back to the valves and check with soap bubbles at all other connections.
Best I can tell it will be a single 50 ft. run and then I'd like an A-B switch so the two 23 gallon tanks are connected and all I have to do is throw the switch when one runs out.
If it were natural gas I'd run 3/4" black steel pipe which I'd transition to 1/2copper tubing at the fireplace. Since it's propane I plan on using 1/2" pipe. Since I'm not sure if they even still make those "switches" or where to get them (probably from a propane company) I've suggested just using a tee with two gas valves at the tanks. If the pipe has to be underground I'd assume that 12" is an appropriate depth. Any comments? Suggestions? Hints on pricing? Rough guessing is fine with me too.... Of course I'll pressure test the pipe all the way back to the valves and check with soap bubbles at all other connections.