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What is the purpose of the drip leg in the gas piping located just before a gas appliance?
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The purpose of a drip leg in the gas piping is used as a device to capture dirt and debris from entering the furnace.
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What is the purpose of piping?
The purpose of piping as used in plumbing applications is to relay fluids such as water to households.
In many areas gas piping must be bonded to what?
Gas piping must be bond to the appliance it serves.
Why meter clocking need to be performed for any new piping installation?
To get an actual reading of fixture /appliance demand
Should condensate piping loops on an AC be cleaned if they are rusty and the sheet metal around it is rusted?
What piping loops are you talking about and where are they located.
Can Black steel pipe be replaced with Galvanized piping for gas piping?
galvanized piping is acceptable but not necessary. all steel piping must be wrapped when entering ground at least 6" (a foot is better) bushings are not allowed unless properly peened so its better to just use bell reducers. and finally be sure to size your pipe according to the BTU requirement of the appliance being serviced
What is the best for gas usage brass fitting or black iron fitting?
Brass is normally used for the gas connector to an appliance and for small shut off valves Piping and related fittings black steel is used ABOVE Ground in on piping not exposed to excessive moisture
What is the purpose of a bender conduit?
A conduit blender is a tool that is used to bend conduit piping. This allows electricians to bend conduit piping around corners so that they do not have to use connector joints.
What is the recommended gas pipe diameter for a 5 burner gas range equipted with a broiler?
That would depend on the local codes and the BTU input of the appliance and the developed lenght of piping
Gas Piping Installation?
form_title=Gas Piping Installation form_header=8883 How would you best describe the scope of the work? (Select all that apply)*= [] Repair leak in gas line [] Replace old gas lines [] Appliance gas hook-up [] Supply gas line to appliance(s) in or near the home [] Supply new gas piping from the street to the home [] Other Which of your appliances need gas?*= [] Fireplace [] Barbecue [] Clothes Dryer [] Stove/oven/cooktop [] Central heating system [] Water heater [] Generator [] Other
Does increasing gas meter size override need to increase pipe size?
No. Meters are set for different outgoing pressures. Higher pressure coming out meter allows for smaller piping to be used. A gas pressure regulator will be needed at each appliance to reduce gas pressure to required gas pressure for appliance. Gas company should be able to take care of meter. Gas company or plumber should know how to size piping.
What is the purpose of a heat trap on water heaters?
to keep hot water from backing up into the cold water piping.
How many pipers piping did your true love give to you?
It's actually 11 pipers piping, right after 10 lords a-leaping and before 12 drummers drumming.
