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Copper is allowed under nfpa54 as Long as the hydrogen sulfide content is below a certain level. The problem is that it can change depending on the municipalities agreement and could become excessive.
Originally Posted by Legitshop can you use copper for code for gas? I know its not allowed for ng in my town. I have seen it on some and when you take it loose its covered in black flakes, like oxidation from brazing without nitro, through the entire length.
Originally Posted by Legitshop can you use copper for code for gas? I can.
How many BTU is that Florida furnace? What is winter design temp down there?
Copper is a no no for natural gas. Ok for LP.
can you use copper for code for gas?
Yep, as I said, only our 2nd 90+, so we'll get the hang of it. Inspected and passed without a word on the gas piping. I use a local gas company for the piping, so no word from them on alternatives. Copper has been the standard here for 30 years, and I see it throughout attics. They are good about labeling it, though.
we use the conical (looks like tip of a rpg) caps on vent pipes. Need something on vent termination if only cheap screening wire. Regulator would need to be run horizontal or at least the drip leg before regulater would have to tee down. Regulators are ok for indoor use but have to be in a access/in wall box in conditioned space. Copper is big around here also, not many people use steel anymore. When I was a pup my first main job was to set up/cut metal pipe and keep pipe threader lubed. Dont miss thoes days. I dont care for CSST but alot of newer guys are pushing it. Code wise thats the only differences I see compared to my area. Like has been said vent pipe in front of coil, float switch but a neat looking job. I like how you didnt undersize return box as a lot of other companies do and get terible return noise.
Originally Posted by Halcyon Gotta keep the stink bugs out... birds too.........
Originally Posted by ACFIXR looks good Are your pipes screened? Where is yourcondensate overflow switch? Gotta keep the stink bugs out...
LP? Copper is a no go on natural gas around here.
that install has zero chance of passing here..... few fix ups and your good to go..... some nice work there...
Don't see any supports/braces for that copper gas line.
that maxitrol r325 reg has a vent limiter that is approved for indoor use. however............ there is no dirt pocket upstream to protect the reg, there is no dirt pocket downstream to protect the furnace gas valve. the only approved gas piping allowed in the furnace cabinet is BI. oh yeah the regulator vent limiter only works correctly when the reg is mounted horozontaly. so rework the gas line line, vent pipes and ensure the filter grill is sufficient for the blower package, your good to go
We would red tag that in my area it would have to be in a protective sleeve like an oil line has and be clamped to the wall whare the regulator is for support. other then that you did a grate job for florida
Originally Posted by upant you were allowed to put the regulator in the house? x2... not where I'm from. Not even 3' from an ignition source either! Even in industrial apps the regulators are required to be vented outside. Who needs heat in Florida anyways? Lead from Idaho...umph....traitor!.
you were allowed to put the regulator in the house?
Originally Posted by hotntired "feel sorry for the guy that has to check the evaporator coil in the future. vent pipes go out the side very easily to keep from blocking evaporator access panel. inducer motor rotates with three screws. intake can be taken out of either side as well. " In retrospect, I agree. Not having a lot of experience in these, we just aren't thinking that far. Just have to cut and couple. No bigge. On the next one take three bolts out of inducer and spin to preferred side. Trust me in ten years when u are wondering why its tripping limit you can easily verify clean coil.
"feel sorry for the guy that has to check the evaporator coil in the future. vent pipes go out the side very easily to keep from blocking evaporator access panel. inducer motor rotates with three screws. intake can be taken out of either side as well. " In retrospect, I agree. Not having a lot of experience in these, we just aren't thinking that far. Just have to cut and couple.
These double posts are killin' me. Sorry.....
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