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The P.E. pipe has been covered since it already passed inspection. The only exposed gas pipe is the 1/2” pipe to the key values, the 1/2” stubs for the fireplace and firebowls, and the 3/4” stub off of the riser by the gas meter with the pressure gauge on it (probably about 10’ of pipe total)...

I have 100’ of 1-1/4” P.E. gas line which branches off to 60’ of 1” P.E. gas line running from a riser at the gas meter (not connected the the gas meter yet) to a fireplace and two firebowls. All of the P.E. pipe is underground and connects to 1/2” gas pipe above ground for key values and stubs...

iron pipe measurements For 1/2" threaded iron pipe, what value do you use to account for thread engagement in fittings? Thanks

How does one accurately measure 1/2" threaded pipe? In other words, is there a rule of thumb that plumbers use to account for thread engagement in fittings? Thanks

Is what I have against code (the gas line under the footing for the fireplace)? :confused: The rough-in already passed inspection a long time ago. Since the inspection is only good for six months, I need to have it reinspected before the gas company will hook it to the meter (natural gas has...

So I did find a small leak at one of the plugs in one of the gas key values (see the key valve in the photo in first post to this thread). I fixed the leak on 6/14/2009, and retested at 60 PSI. Just out of curiosity, I wanted to see how long it would hold 60 PSI, so I left the gauge attached...

hj, The riser comes from underground and the epoxy pipe goes through the footer for the stub (see photo). Is it normal for pressure to fluctuate due to temperature variations? Just out of curiosity, why is the pressure test duration so short? Thanks

I found the inspection paperwork from the contractor who originally installed the PE gas line. At the first inspection, it failed due to improper PSI (15 PSI). I also found some other information stating that he later tested it at 60 PSI for 20 minutes. I guess that Surprise, Arizona wants...

It is 1 1/4" PE pipe underground to the risers. The stubs with key valves are 3/4" epoxy coated pipe. Is 15 PSI even for plastic welded pipe (like PE)? Thanks

About three years ago, I had a contractor install 1-1/4" polyethylene gas line for my outdoor fireplace and two fire bowls. I was unable to complete the project at that time for many reasons, but I am starting back to work on it now. I have a few questions about the gas line: Some of the...

Project Location: Surprise, Arizona Gas Company: Southwest Gas About two years ago, I had a gas piping company install PE pipe for a fireplace and two fire pits. Currently, the gas pipe is stubbed up at the gas meter, at the fireplace, and at each fire pit. The stubs at the fireplace and...