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Natural gas is corrosive and black pipe does not corrode so there is no debris to clog the lines. A more common form of gas pipe is corrogated stainless steel. Especially in residential homes. For more information visit www.plumbingspecialists.com and check out their natural gas page under servies.
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∙ 13y agoWhen building or remodeling your home, you may need to deal with natural gas lines. In many parts of the country, regulations require that natural gas be carried by black pipe. These regulations have been modified in some places, but the underlying reason for the restriction makes clear where modifications are permitted
Many codes allow fro galvanized piping out doors.
Black pipe is cheap compared to other ferrous and non ferrous metals.
Black pipe is strong and natural gas will not have any adverse effects on it
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Can black pipe be used in plumbing?
a black pipe can not be used in plumbing.Of course black pipe has many used in "plumbing" gas fitting and steam fittingPneumatic lines are specified as black , Fire suppression systems black pipe, gas piping , oil supply , steam and hydronics black pipe
What is galvanized pipe best used for?
Galvanized pipe is used for natural gas lines and pressure vent lines, and for electrical conduits. As a water supply or drain pipe, it is subject to rusting over time.
Can galvanized pipe be used for natural gas?
You should use black pipe -- Galv. pipe will flake off inside of pipe
Can galvinized pipe be used for residential natural gas?
NO!! Black iron pipe has a special coating to resist the highly corrosive effect of natural gas. Galvenized pipe CANNOT be used for gas service.
What is the difference between black pipe and galvanised pipe?
Black pipe is used mainly for gas lines. Like it's name it is black in color and made from a heavy gauge steel. Galvanized pipe is pipe that has been coated with a material that reduces the effects of rust. It is silver in color.
What is black pipe used for?
I assume you mean black iron pipe, which is used to run the gas line to your furnace.
What is the bursting pressure of galvanized pipe can you run hydraulic fluid through galvanized pipe?
NONE!!!! Zinc flakes are not good for a hydraulic system. Black pipe may be used for non-pressurized return and suction lines only.
What kind of plumbing pipes were used in 1955?
Galvanized pipe for water and drain lines. Cast iron pipe for main drain lines.
What is brass pipe best used for?
ONLY water lines!
Can you use pipe unions in Natural gas lines?
Yes. But, only if the union is after a main shut off valve and is before and appliance connection. ex. A ball valve then pipe and a union before an furnace connection. Unions used as couplings to lengthen pipe are not code approved.
Should galvanized gas pipe lines be used in stead of black steel pipe for under a raised house on pilings you have one plumber saying to use galvanized and the other black pipe?
Depends on local codes I use Galvanized piping and fitting when I know the piping is going to be exposed to moisture (dampness) or the elements
What is abs pipe?
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) pipe is a black plastic pipe often used for sewage pipe.
