Warning: This post may make some of you weep, gnash your teeth, and rend your garments.
With that out of the way, I need to run a new buried propane line from the tank to the house. In the past (15 - 20 years ago), I have always used black pipe. Everybody I knew used black pipe. I like black pipe.
Nowadays, I read that black pipe is the devil. Black pipe will rust and crumble faster than a politicians campaign promises.
So, I could still use black pipe but wrap it and paint it this time. But, what is the best option now? PE? Something like this?: http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/buriable-gas/plumbing/ecatalog/N-a6l?op=search&sst=All
The underground run will be about 40'.
Yes, I am aware of dangers involved and I recommend to anyone who asks that they have all gas or electrical work performed by a licensed professional.
Edited to add: We are in an extremely rural area. There is no code enforcement. Even so, I try to most of my own work to code.
With that out of the way, I need to run a new buried propane line from the tank to the house. In the past (15 - 20 years ago), I have always used black pipe. Everybody I knew used black pipe. I like black pipe.
Nowadays, I read that black pipe is the devil. Black pipe will rust and crumble faster than a politicians campaign promises.
So, I could still use black pipe but wrap it and paint it this time. But, what is the best option now? PE? Something like this?: http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/buriable-gas/plumbing/ecatalog/N-a6l?op=search&sst=All
The underground run will be about 40'.
Yes, I am aware of dangers involved and I recommend to anyone who asks that they have all gas or electrical work performed by a licensed professional.
Edited to add: We are in an extremely rural area. There is no code enforcement. Even so, I try to most of my own work to code.
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