Ball valves vs. gas valves
Can a ball valve be used for nat gas? Would like to, cuz the orifice is MUCH larger than a gas valve. The HD guy said No, cuz "gas is corrosive". Heh, but it don't corrode black pipe.... Opinions? -- EA |
Ball valves vs. gas valves
On 1/20/2013 6:26 PM, Existential Angst wrote:
Can a ball valve be used for nat gas? Would like to, cuz the orifice is MUCH larger than a gas valve. The HD guy said No, cuz "gas is corrosive". Heh, but it don't corrode black pipe.... Opinions? Yes it can, if it carries a label that says (WOG) on it |
Ball valves vs. gas valves
On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:26:43 -0500, "Existential Angst"
wrote: Can a ball valve be used for nat gas? If it has a yellow knob 1/4 turn handle. .... in my town |
Ball valves vs. gas valves
On 1/20/2013 5:26 PM, Existential Angst wrote:
Can a ball valve be used for nat gas? Would like to, cuz the orifice is MUCH larger than a gas valve. The HD guy said No, cuz "gas is corrosive". Heh, but it don't corrode black pipe.... Opinions? Ball valves are the only type I use for natural gas. NG suppliers treat corrosive "sour gas" to keep it out of the domestic distribution network. ^_^ http://www.naturalgas.org/naturalgas/transport.asp TDD |
Ball valves vs. gas valves
On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:26:43 -0500, "Existential Angst"
wrote: Can a ball valve be used for nat gas? Would like to, cuz the orifice is MUCH larger than a gas valve. The HD guy said No, cuz "gas is corrosive". Heh, but it don't corrode black pipe.... Opinions? Depends on the ball valve. If it is WOG rated, it is good for gas. In SOME areas they need to have yellow handles for gas, in other areas red is OK.. Here in Ontario any WOG rated valve is OK. Most are certified for 600psi, which is EXTREME overkill. |
Ball valves vs. gas valves
On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:26:43 -0500, "Existential Angst"
wrote: Can a ball valve be used for nat gas? Would like to, cuz the orifice is MUCH larger than a gas valve. The HD guy said No, cuz "gas is corrosive". Heh, but it don't corrode black pipe.... Opinions? Real good reason not to believe anything a Home Despot Droid tells you. |
Ball valves vs. gas valves
On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:26:43 -0500, "Existential Angst"
wrote: Can a ball valve be used for nat gas? Would like to, cuz the orifice is MUCH larger than a gas valve. The HD guy said No, cuz "gas is corrosive". Heh, but it don't corrode black pipe.... Opinions? I am assuming that you are referring to small - 1/4. 3/8. 1/2" valves but as for the category of "ball valves" larger ones, say 2", 4", 6", etc. are commonly used in the gas industry. In fact if memory serves that are the valve of choice over gate valves for handling gas. -- Cheers, John B. |
Ball valves vs. gas valves
On Jan 20, 5:26*pm, "Existential Angst" wrote:
Can a ball valve be used for nat gas? *Would like to, cuz the orifice is MUCH larger than a gas valve. The HD guy said No, cuz "gas is corrosive". *Heh, but it don't corrode black pipe.... Opinions? -- EA What kind of ball valve? Water shut-off valves (PVC, brass) also come in "ball valve". |
Ball valves vs. gas valves
On 1/20/2013 5:37 PM, RBM wrote:
On 1/20/2013 6:26 PM, Existential Angst wrote: Can a ball valve be used for nat gas? Would like to, cuz the orifice is MUCH larger than a gas valve. The HD guy said No, cuz "gas is corrosive". Heh, but it don't corrode black pipe.... Opinions? Yes it can, if it carries a label that says (WOG) on it If memory serves me right, WOG means it's rated for Water, Oil and Gas service which is what most of the ball valves I come across are. ^_^ TDD |
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Ball valves vs. gas valves
"Existential Angst" wrote in message
... Can a ball valve be used for nat gas? Would like to, cuz the orifice is MUCH larger than a gas valve. The HD guy said No, cuz "gas is corrosive". Heh, but it don't corrode black pipe.... Opinions? Heh, rarely is there this much consensus on an issue.... LOL I'll spray paint the handle yellow, jic... :) In this case, I'm piping in my 15 kW genset, and depending on which table you use, I am sort of squeaking by, supply-wise, so I can use every sq in of orifice I can get. The diff between the two is quite a bit. -- EA -- EA |
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Ball valves vs. gas valves
On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:21:01 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:19:29 -0500, wrote: Depends on the ball valve. If it is WOG rated, it is good for gas. In SOME areas they need to have yellow handles for gas, in other areas red is OK.. Here in Ontario any WOG rated valve is OK. Most are certified for 600psi, which is EXTREME overkill. Not overkill at all. Sure, for natural gas, but it can be used on high pressure oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and on and on. That same valve will find its way to industrial applications Obviously - but we were talking natural gas applications. The normal conical gas valves are only good for what? 45 psi??? |
Ball valves vs. gas valves
On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:26:43 -0500, "Existential Angst"
wrote: Can a ball valve be used for nat gas? Would like to, cuz the orifice is MUCH larger than a gas valve. The HD guy said No, cuz "gas is corrosive". Heh, but it don't corrode black pipe.... Opinions? Ball valves are only for using on your balls. Use then to stop impregnating women by shutting off your balls.... :) |
Ball valves vs. gas valves
On Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 6:26:43 PM UTC-5, Grokman Grokman wrote:
Can a ball valve be used for nat gas? Would like to, cuz the orifice is MUCH larger than a gas valve. The HD guy said No, cuz "gas is corrosive". Heh, but it don't corrode black pipe.... Opinions? -- EA Well....The Gas is not corrosive but the additive "mercaptan" is a reactive substance due to the sulphur. This is probably what he was referring to. |
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