Geobrick
Member
Can/should I do a Swing Joint from a riser to the meter? It's a 1-1/2" riser. I was considering using 4 elbows (maybe 2 of them street elbows) and a 6" or 8" pipe to be able to have better control when lining up the union joint (with whatever other benefits come with a swing joint - the downside being more opportunities for a leak). The previous hook-up used an 'L' type connection (elbow off the the riser, 12" pipe to another elbow to a 20" pipe with the union at the end).
This is above ground, outside the house where a riser from a line serving backyard appliances (BBQ, Fire Pit, and pool heater) attaches to the meter.
If the recommendation is to do it, is there any reason the pipes need to always be perfectly horizontal and vertical? I understand the Union needs to be as in-line as possible but can the swing joint's pipe be moved to whatever angle works to meet the union? I only ask because it seems like pipes are always installed squarely, vertical or horizontal so maybe there's a code restriction or just an esthetic plumbers like to see.
This is above ground, outside the house where a riser from a line serving backyard appliances (BBQ, Fire Pit, and pool heater) attaches to the meter.
If the recommendation is to do it, is there any reason the pipes need to always be perfectly horizontal and vertical? I understand the Union needs to be as in-line as possible but can the swing joint's pipe be moved to whatever angle works to meet the union? I only ask because it seems like pipes are always installed squarely, vertical or horizontal so maybe there's a code restriction or just an esthetic plumbers like to see.