What kind of line should I run from my propane tank to the house?

Question

I moved my 500 gallon propane tank in the yard; the line was flexible copper but all the natural gas lines I see run now are plastic and I was wondering if there is something better to use than copper?

Answer 1

Copper is no longer used for propane in most communities.
Your local propane dealer should be able to supply the required plastic material. It is not subject to the corrosive effects on copper in damp earth and is less likely to be damaged by accidentally striking with a shovel.

Answer 2

A propane tank can have up to 200 psi of pressure on a hot day. You need a regulator to drop that pressure down to just ounces of pressure for use in your home. You can get these regulators and information on their installation from any propane dealer. Where you mount the regulator relative to the tank and house may be a matter of local codes. The propane dealer should know this.

Answer 3

I don't know about these other answers but the States I know of, copper is the code. In fact Minnesota, Northern Minnesota where I come from, 1/2 inch copper due to the extreme cold in the winter.
Other States, copper is the surest way to go.

I would check with the codes or zoning office at the Court house and go with what they tell you, you won't be mistaken then.

Answer 4

Use the plastic. Find someone that can make the meter riser for you. You can get it made to length with the metal stub ups on each end.

Answer 5

dude copper would be me