in your picture of the hot water heater / water softener,
please tell me that white vertical plastic pipe to the right
of the heater (that looks like $hit) is not a gas line !

if it is, you need to have whoever did that shoddy job
to do over.

if it's a suction line for the salt tank, make them do
it over anyway, it looks like $hit !



"Sasquatch" wrote in message
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Hello, everyone! I've added a few posts to my blog in case anyone is
interested in checking out the latest photos of our house that is
under construction (and nearing completion).

Choosing a Hot Water Heater and Water Softener

http://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/a...-Softener.aspx

Preparing For Drywall Finishing With Red Paper

http://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/a...Red-Paper.aspx

Cutting Holes In Drywall For In-Ceiling Speakers

http://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/a...-Speakers.aspx

Cutting In And Other Painting Fun

http://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/a...nting-Fun.aspx

Italianate Cottage: A New Old House In Charlmette, Louisiana

http://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/a...Louisiana.aspx

...that last one is the first entry in our blog for another "new old
house" besides ours. If you guys know anyone else who would like to
submit photos and a story for their "new old house" let me know. It's
kind of fun to learn about other people's "new old houses."

- John

"PreacherMan" wrote in message
. ..

in your picture of the hot water heater / water softener,
please tell me that white vertical plastic pipe to the right
of the heater (that looks like $hit) is not a gas line !

if it is, you need to have whoever did that shoddy job
to do over.

if it's a suction line for the salt tank, make them do
it over anyway, it looks like $hit !



It probably should be galvanized pipe or at least metal hose. I don't like
the idea of pvc foe gas lines

On Feb 24, 7:41 am, "longshot" wrote:
"PreacherMan" wrote in message

. ..



in your picture of the hot water heater / water softener,
please tell me that white vertical plastic pipe to the right
of the heater (that looks like $hit) is not a gas line !

if it is, you need to have whoever did that shoddy job
to do over.

if it's a suction line for the salt tank, make them do
it over anyway, it looks like $hit !

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

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

--
Steve Barker




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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.

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

JK

"Steve Barker" wrote in message
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Galvanized isn't code for what? Code doesn't say galv is not allowed on
gas, it's just not preferred.

--
Steve Barker




"Big_Jake" 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.

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

JK

Quick hijack question - is black pipe black because of rust protection -
i.e. as in gun blueing or parkerizing. I understand the difference between
blueing and parkerizing by the way, but I didn't have the proper term for it
off the top of my head.

"Steve Barker" wrote in message
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Galvanized isn't code for what? Code doesn't say galv is not allowed on
gas, it's just not preferred.

--
Steve Barker


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/g...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.

On Feb 24, 12:11 pm, "Steve Barker"
wrote:
Galvanized isn't code for what? Code doesn't say galv is not allowed on
gas, it's just not preferred.

--
Steve Barker

"Big_Jake" 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.

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

JK

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.

JK

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

--
Steve Barker




"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
t...

"Steve Barker" wrote in message
...
Galvanized isn't code for what? Code doesn't say galv is not allowed on
gas, it's just not preferred.

--
Steve Barker


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/g...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.

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

--
Steve Barker




"Big_Jake" 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.

JK

"Steve Barker" wrote in message
...
I don't see the reference to "galvanized".


This is not a recommended installation and it may be prohibited by local
codes - "black iron" steel piping is required in many jurisdictions.


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.

On Feb 24, 3:34 pm, "Steve Barker"
wrote:
Can you cite the code or provide a link for that?

--
Steve Barker

"Big_Jake" 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.

JK

No. As far as I know, WI is one of the only states that hasn't (or
isn't) adopting a more universal code for plumbing. I'm sure that
poking around the web enough I could find and cite the code, but it is
likely a WI only thing, so what is the value to the group as a whole?

JK