stevep
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Hey Folks - I've got a little backyard project in North Cal. going with a firepit, barbecue island, and fireplace with log lighter. I had a plumber lay in yellow gas pipe (3/4" off the house propane line) but he was very flaky and expensive so I want to do the rest myself. So here's a few questions.
1. There's a shut-off at the house wall where the line comes out. Do i need shut-off's at each "appliance" by code? The furthest is about 30' from the wall shut-off.
2. Pressure testing - i'm guessing it's not a good idea, or even sufficient, to pressure test with propane pressure. True? What's the "easy way" to test for leaks? - online source for gauge, pump, etc???
3. Regulators - I already hooked up the firepit w/out regulator and it works great - even full blast is not too much. Do I need a regulator there by code? 'cause i don't want less flame. The gas line goes first to the barbecue (which is just stubbed up right now) then the firepit, the the fireplace (just for log lighting). I asked the plumber if 3/4" would be enough and he ASSURED me, w/propane, NO problem. Now i'm really wondering...
4. Fireplace hook-up - I read somewhere about a "swing link" or something. Do I need flexibility in the line going to the fireplace to accomodate for any "movements". BTW, the fireplace, firepit, and barbecue are on one huge re-inforced slab. (but fireplace is on cinderblocks full of concrete w/rebar going into 25" slab). The gas line is generally beneath the slab.
5. Black Pipe, Galvanized, Flexible - my first instinct is just to use galvanized pipe w/ gas tape everywhere. It's kind of a pain to snake it thru cinderblocks, etc. Is that the dumb way to do it I read that gas pipe should not be in direct contact with cinder blocks. Is that true???
6. Firepit - I've got two 1/2" holes along the inside to drain propane (or water) Is that sufficient to avoid possible explosions ?
appreciate your help. Steve
1. There's a shut-off at the house wall where the line comes out. Do i need shut-off's at each "appliance" by code? The furthest is about 30' from the wall shut-off.
2. Pressure testing - i'm guessing it's not a good idea, or even sufficient, to pressure test with propane pressure. True? What's the "easy way" to test for leaks? - online source for gauge, pump, etc???
3. Regulators - I already hooked up the firepit w/out regulator and it works great - even full blast is not too much. Do I need a regulator there by code? 'cause i don't want less flame. The gas line goes first to the barbecue (which is just stubbed up right now) then the firepit, the the fireplace (just for log lighting). I asked the plumber if 3/4" would be enough and he ASSURED me, w/propane, NO problem. Now i'm really wondering...
4. Fireplace hook-up - I read somewhere about a "swing link" or something. Do I need flexibility in the line going to the fireplace to accomodate for any "movements". BTW, the fireplace, firepit, and barbecue are on one huge re-inforced slab. (but fireplace is on cinderblocks full of concrete w/rebar going into 25" slab). The gas line is generally beneath the slab.
5. Black Pipe, Galvanized, Flexible - my first instinct is just to use galvanized pipe w/ gas tape everywhere. It's kind of a pain to snake it thru cinderblocks, etc. Is that the dumb way to do it I read that gas pipe should not be in direct contact with cinder blocks. Is that true???
6. Firepit - I've got two 1/2" holes along the inside to drain propane (or water) Is that sufficient to avoid possible explosions ?
appreciate your help. Steve