Relevance. In drain lines, heating piping, and natural gas piping, black pipe is used. Just had (July 2017) a new natural gas meter with galvanized pipe installed by the utilities company. Steel and wrought-iron pipe shall“It’s a misconception that galvanized is prohibited for natural gas.”…… The customer’s fuel line is the pipe that connectsIs galvanized prohibited anywhere else by your utility? Imagine using galvanized for both gas and water in the same house? I guess we will have these pipes installed in our dream home to ensure that we will have heating working well in the long run. Today using galvanized pipe generally presents no threat. In the old days, sometimes after a long time. Most gas no longer has that problem. Relevance. It is no longer prohibited from being used for natural gas. Answer Save. Only black iron pipe will be used on the inside (1/2" legs to the stove and dryer). Just had (July 2017) a new natural gas meter with galvanized pipe installed by the utilities company. Re: Propane questions I am not a gas professional, just a home user of propane.
Does it depend on local codes?The issue with gavanized pipe is the possibility of the coating flaking and then plugging valves and orifices.If drip/dirt legs are present the risk is low but I would note the non standard use of the galvanized fitting in the gas piping system.Well for once we agree Micheal. In fact, roughly 69% of steel is recycled in North America each year. It’s a misconception that galvanized is prohibited for natural gas.And the IRC. Answer Save. The flaking off of galvanizing was caused by other gases such as … research at google and yahoo. In some areas plastic pipe is allowed underground (with electric wire above it to allow for locating of that plastic gas pipe as well as warning tape above that pipe as well). Or just the fuel line?It’s not prohibited with water lines, if that’s what you mean.Not sure if it still is with All of the fuel line. 1 decade ago. Or just the fuel line?Is galvanized prohibited anywhere else by your utility? Can galvanized pipe be used with propane gas? Can I use galvanized pipe to run a line from my propane tank to stove/refrig on my boat? I have heard three different reasons why black pipe should be used instead of galvanized: 1. galvanized pipe produces flakes that jam gas orifices. (6) For service temperatures of minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit or above, threaded piping and tubing with compression type couplings may be used except as prohibited in 536(c)(2). Yet a plumber friend claims the mix is ok. Jim Feig jr. You can take the time to ask a professional not just of the pipe but the fittings you intend to use. Can I use galvanized pipe to run a line from my propane tank to stove/refrig on my boat? 2. black pipe is cheaper 3. using different pipe for gas makes sure gas pipe won't be used for water lines. The other is that if galvanized pipes are used for water then using black for gas distinguishes the two uses.
Sometimes you have to join the two together while doing a repair. Pipe and fittings join with primer and solvent cement or push-to-connect fittings. Galvanized has had the reputation for clogging orifices, though I personally have not encountered this in 36 years in construction.
Galvanized steel is a great material to use for a variety of tools, products, and projects, and it’s environmentally friendly. While it is used mainly for gas lines, it is also used to connect appliances to their supply lines. It’s a misconception that galvanized is prohibited for natural gas.…… The customer’s fuel line is the pipe that connects…… The customer’s fuel line is the pipe that connects2009 IRC G2414.4.2 (403.4.2) Steel. PEX Pipe