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ICC
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# Posted: 7 Aug 2019 06:19pm
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I helped a friend run a new propane supply line using Home-Flex brand poly pipe and fittings. Several years ago we ran a 3/4" black iron line coated for underground use, to the same outbuilding. That was many pieces of threaded iron plus assorted fittings; some 45 and 90 degree elbows and straight couplers.
Today we dug the trench by hand and installed the one length of 3/4" poly pipe. A coupler fitting at each end us a riser elbow. No other fittings required. We had a 100 foot roll. $45. Two couplers @$21 each and two risers @ $50 each.
I'll attach a couple of pictures if I can. Sometimes I have trouble using the phone for image uploads on low data bandwidth. One will show the coupler and parts bag, the other two the riser ends which provide transition from the buried poly to above ground iron fittings. This poly is rated underground only. My guess is rodents could get a problem as could something sharp or hot.
He needed a second supply run as the new propane fired gorge would have drawn too much if the shop heater or on demand water heater decided to kick in at the same time.
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# Posted: 7 Aug 2019 06:23pm
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Here is a link to a HD page showing one of the risers. There are several sizes from the 3/4 we used up to 2"
Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing:
HOME-FLEX 1 in. IPS Poly to 1 in. MIP Underground Meter Riser Bent
https://www.homedepot.com/p/HOME-FLEX-1-in-IPS-Poly-to-1-in-MIP-Underground-Meter-Ris er-Bent-18-440-010/300867551
Easy stuff to work with and nice not having so many intermediate couplers and elbows. We had a curvy path to follow
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moneypitfeeder
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# Posted: 7 Aug 2019 06:32pm
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Hi ICC, is this product allowed for in-home use, and does it require special tools for install? I've never seen it before. Thanks!
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# Posted: 7 Aug 2019 07:21pm
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It is underground, direct burial only.
You can run the stainless steel, corrugated stuff inside walls etc. Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing:
HOME-FLEX 1/2 in. CSST x 25 ft. Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
https://www.homedepot.com/p/HOME-FLEX-1-2-in-CSST-x-25-ft-Corrugated-Stainless-Steel- Tubing-11-00525/203073939
But to bury the CSST needs to be encased in non metallic tubing... pvc conduit.
No special tools required for the IPS Poly.
We switched to the black iron to go thru the wall into the shop and then a pre-made S/S flex connector to the forge. The other end was tied into a manifold on the low pressure side of the second regulator at the underground tank riser that was already there.
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moneypitfeeder
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# Posted: 11 Aug 2019 11:36am
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Thanks for the info ICC!
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