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Re: gas line install question

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Subject: Re: gas line install question
From: David Scheidt <dmschei@attglobal.net>
Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 21:48:12 -0500
>where did everyone go ???  very quiet lately...
>
>I'm gathering parts and pieces to install a 50000BTU ceiling hung Reznor
>gas heater in my shop  (oh goodie...warm this winter)
>
>I've got to run a gas line about 60 feet from the house to the shop and the
>route will take it right down the edge of a flower bed  for nearly the full
>length...   I plan on using 1/2" coiled copper tubing with flared fittings
>for the line (since it's free)...   any suggestions on depth and protection
>from digging   without doing a great deal of damage to the planting area...
>I thought of putting it in 1.5" pvc and setting it down about 8" deep right
>against the concrete driveway which borders the bed... think this will
>suffice ???
>
>I'd rather not have to cut and thread black pipe for this run... copper
>will be much easier to work with but will need more protection

Check your local codes.  Copper is usually not approved for burial.





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