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Posted by Big_Jake on February 24, 2007, 3:15 pm
wrote:
> Galvanized isn't code for what? Code doesn't say galv is not allowed on
> gas, it's just not preferred.
>
> --
> Steve Barker
>
>
>
>
>
> > Look closer - The gas line should enter on the left side of the gas
> > valve. It is open in the photo, so gas line isn't run yet.
>
> > BTW, Galvanized isn't code in my area, but black pipe would be.
>
> > JK

Galvanized is not allowed for gas in my area. I am in SE Wisconsin.
I am pretty sure that flex stainless lines are also a no-no for us on
water heaters. Here we see mostly black pipe, and occasionally flex
pipe such as Wardflex(tm) for "snaking" through floors and walls.

JK


Posted by Steve Barker on February 24, 2007, 4:34 pm
Can you cite the code or provide a link for that?

--
Steve Barker




>
> Galvanized is not allowed for gas in my area. I am in SE Wisconsin.
> I am pretty sure that flex stainless lines are also a no-no for us on
> water heaters. Here we see mostly black pipe, and occasionally flex
> pipe such as Wardflex(tm) for "snaking" through floors and walls.
>
> JK
>



Posted by Big_Jake on February 24, 2007, 8:28 pm
wrote:
> Can you cite the code or provide a link for that?
>
> --
> Steve Barker
>
>
>
>
>
> > Galvanized is not allowed for gas in my area. I am in SE Wisconsin.
> > I am pretty sure that flex stainless lines are also a no-no for us on
> > water heaters. Here we see mostly black pipe, and occasionally flex
> > pipe such as Wardflex(tm) for "snaking" through floors and walls.
>
> > JK

No. As far as I know, WI is one of the only states that hasn't (or
isn't) adopting a more universal code for plumbing. I'm sure that
poking around the web enough I could find and cite the code, but it is
likely a WI only thing, so what is the value to the group as a whole?

JK


Posted by Gary Slusser on February 24, 2007, 12:10 pm
> Hello, everyone! I've added a few posts to my blog in case anyone is
> interested in checking out the latest photos of our house that is
> under construction (and nearing completion).
>
> Choosing a Hot Water Heater and Water
Softenerhttp://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/article/67/Choosing-a-Hot-Water-He...
>
> Preparing For Drywall Finishing With Red
Paperhttp://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/article/66/Preparing-For-Drywall-F...
>
> Cutting Holes In Drywall For In-Ceiling
Speakershttp://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/article/68/Cutting-Holes-In-Drywal...
>
> Cutting In And Other Painting
Funhttp://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/article/69/Cutting-In-And-Other-Pa...
>
> Italianate Cottage: A New Old House In Charlmette,
Louisianahttp://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/article/65/Italianate-Cottage-A-Ne...
>
> ...that last one is the first entry in our blog for another "new old
> house" besides ours. If you guys know anyone else who would like to
> submit photos and a story for their "new old house" let me know. It's
> kind of fun to learn about other people's "new old houses."
>
> - John

They used CPVC for the gas line to the water heater. IIRC, CPVC is not
rated for gas, and I'm pretty sure the valve is not. You really want
to check on that before you have a gas leak etc.. Normally black iron
pipe or yellow flex is used.

Also, the picture isn't that good to see detail but the galvanized
piece that comes out of the right side up toward the top, that should
be a T/P relief valve, is it?

If not that's as dangerous as the wrong gas line material. There is
supposed to be a water line from the T/P valve (I don't see one, just
the galvanized pipe with something black on the end?) with plumbing
down toward the floor or to the outside so that hot water can exit the
tank to relieve pressure/temperature build up in case of emergency
where the water is heated too hot or the pressure exceeds the limit.
Otherwise the water heater tank explodes.

You need to check both for code compilance and proper material and a T/
P valve.

Gary
Quality Water Associates


Posted by Steve Barker on February 24, 2007, 1:10 pm
The cpvc is actually a return line plumbed into the drain cock port. The
gas line hasn't been run yet.

here's a larger view.
http://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/images/HotWaterLRG.jpg

--
Steve Barker




>> Hello, everyone! I've added a few posts to my blog in case anyone is
>> interested in checking out the latest photos of our house that is
>> under construction (and nearing completion).
>>
>> Choosing a Hot Water Heater and Water
>>
Softenerhttp://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/article/67/Choosing-a-Hot-Water-He...
>>
>> Preparing For Drywall Finishing With Red
>> Paperhttp://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/article/66/Preparing-For-Drywall-F...
>>
>> Cutting Holes In Drywall For In-Ceiling
>>
Speakershttp://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/article/68/Cutting-Holes-In-Drywal...
>>
>> Cutting In And Other Painting
>> Funhttp://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/article/69/Cutting-In-And-Other-Pa...
>>
>> Italianate Cottage: A New Old House In Charlmette,
>>
Louisianahttp://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/article/65/Italianate-Cottage-A-Ne...
>>
>> ...that last one is the first entry in our blog for another "new old
>> house" besides ours. If you guys know anyone else who would like to
>> submit photos and a story for their "new old house" let me know. It's
>> kind of fun to learn about other people's "new old houses."
>>
>> - John
>
> They used CPVC for the gas line to the water heater. IIRC, CPVC is not
> rated for gas, and I'm pretty sure the valve is not. You really want
> to check on that before you have a gas leak etc.. Normally black iron
> pipe or yellow flex is used.
>
> Also, the picture isn't that good to see detail but the galvanized
> piece that comes out of the right side up toward the top, that should
> be a T/P relief valve, is it?
>
> If not that's as dangerous as the wrong gas line material. There is
> supposed to be a water line from the T/P valve (I don't see one, just
> the galvanized pipe with something black on the end?) with plumbing
> down toward the floor or to the outside so that hot water can exit the
> tank to relieve pressure/temperature build up in case of emergency
> where the water is heated too hot or the pressure exceeds the limit.
> Otherwise the water heater tank explodes.
>
> You need to check both for code compilance and proper material and a T/
> P valve.
>
> Gary
> Quality Water Associates
>



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