Can we use schedule 40 pvc for a butane line? Meaning from butane tank to house. I know you aren't supposed to, but is it possible? We live in the county, so we don't have to worry about specific codes. Thanks for all your help.
2007-10-13 06:57:33 · 8 answers · asked by klain68 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First... butane? or do you mean propane?
Plastic pipe is much more prone to damage and is generally not rated to withstand much pressure.
Don't do it, you risk having the pipe fracture and either lose all of your gas or have a fire start and burn the home to the ground.
2007-10-13 07:07:10 · answer #1 · answered by scott h 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about other states but there IS a code for butane and / or propane statewide in my state. But even if there wasn't, I would still use copper or black pipe. Copper is easy to use and is not that expensive. If the tank is too far from the house, move it closer.
Propane and butane will deteriorate the pvc pipe rather rapidly so I wouldn't even use it for a temporary fix.
2007-10-13 08:45:04 · answer #2 · answered by bigrick45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you are talking about propane? Either way, NO don't do it. Black iron pipe or copper tubing is a must for safety reasons.
2007-10-13 07:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by andyfnp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no ....what would happen if your grass caught fire out at the tank.
The codes are there to tell you how to do it safely not to be a problem you have to comply with.
also do not use compression type plumbing fittings or solder on the copper, use flare type or brazed joints
2007-10-13 07:22:52 · answer #4 · answered by latenttraveler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Codes are enforced by the county.
They keep people from getting killed.
2007-10-17 06:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by Fred F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way,the liquid propane or butane will disolve the glue joints.
2007-10-13 10:19:34 · answer #6 · answered by Flying Felix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, use copper allways
one more thing the gas supplyer wont put gas in , pvc lines
be safe dont blow your self up
2007-10-13 15:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
either gas it is, NO! use copper.
2007-10-13 07:33:34 · answer #8 · answered by Jack the Toad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋