I found value in the video. Thx for posting. I’m figuring the piping for (6) 125k btu radiant heaters in a greenhouse with the tank about 100 ft from the 2nd stage reg. Longest leg inside will be about 150’. Fun fun.
I agree. It's a domestic on demand water heater used for infloor heating, which is the first no-no. Yeah, had to fit it all in a small space bought some items before I got into the business. The gas piping works great though!
Thank you for the video. If I go with 1” pipe throughout the house, it looks like that would ensure I have enough, even if I add on an outside grill in the future. My home system will be similar to yours. I’d just rather skip out on reducing pipe size. That would work right? Also, what size pipe are you running from your stage 1 to the stage 2 at the house? My tank is is going to be about 10-20 feet from my stage 2 at the home. Thanks again for the video.
For me in my area, the propane regulator at the tank knocks pressure down to 10psi for the underground piping to the house. Usually the underground pipe is 3/8" or 1/2" because it's at a higher pressure. Then at the house it gets regulated down to 11"-13" water column for the appliances. At that point most homes have 1" pipe running like you suggested you want to do. You can reduce if you want based on a pipe sizing chart but it won't matter if you leave it oversized at 1". Good luck!
I have all rigid pipes but I also have access to use a pipe threader from work. Rigid pipe and flex hoses do have different sizing charts though so if you find yourself using flex, make sure you are looking at the correct sizing chart. Good luck!
In my country, i learnt we have a mix of 30% Propane, 70% Butane. Will your method still work? I believe you have 100% propane. Do I have to do any conversions with any formulas?
Hello, I do not know the pressures for your gas mixture and would recommend talking to an HVAC professional in your area. This example in my video is for liquid propane gas at 1/2 PSI pressure. The charts for feet and sizes will likely be different in your case.
In a home I would agree with that prediction but I usually leave the spaces set to 50°F when I'm not out in the buildings so if I want to heat up all 3 sections to 65°F at relatively the same time it could be a factor. Ultimately I agree with you and was fine with leaving it smaller but I enjoyed seeing the before and after results that validate the gas pipe sizing codes I have to use at work. Thanks for watching!
Your entire video is uncomfortably rushed, aurally and more importantly visually. The value of your imagery is degraded by the MTV/music video quick cuts between images of interest. Some images are so short it's difficult to halt the video on the image. If it's worth including in your video, it's worth giving the viewers time to absorb the image without back tracking. Next time, take whatever time you think an image should be shown & multiply that by at least five.
Ouch! I agree to some extent though. Some of my recorded content had some inaccuracies that I had to correct with the text pop-ups. If I take the time to redo the video I'll try to send you the link. Thanks for the feedback.
I disagree, it was exactly what I needed and didn’t waste any time. I even had time to screen shot the chart without pausing it. Thanks for an informative video.
I found value in the video. Thx for posting. I’m figuring the piping for (6) 125k btu radiant heaters in a greenhouse with the tank about 100 ft from the 2nd stage reg. Longest leg inside will be about 150’. Fun fun.
Great presentation . The demonstration of before and after makes all details on the longest run piping using the monometer purposely clear .
Thank you very much!
Excellent explanation. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
that water heater has a long list of do-nots in the manual. you have a furnace right next to it.
i got the same one.
I agree. It's a domestic on demand water heater used for infloor heating, which is the first no-no. Yeah, had to fit it all in a small space bought some items before I got into the business. The gas piping works great though!
Good explanation
Thanks
Thank you for the video. If I go with 1” pipe throughout the house, it looks like that would ensure I have enough, even if I add on an outside grill in the future. My home system will be similar to yours. I’d just rather skip out on reducing pipe size. That would work right?
Also, what size pipe are you running from your stage 1 to the stage 2 at the house? My tank is is going to be about 10-20 feet from my stage 2 at the home.
Thanks again for the video.
For me in my area, the propane regulator at the tank knocks pressure down to 10psi for the underground piping to the house. Usually the underground pipe is 3/8" or 1/2" because it's at a higher pressure. Then at the house it gets regulated down to 11"-13" water column for the appliances. At that point most homes have 1" pipe running like you suggested you want to do. You can reduce if you want based on a pipe sizing chart but it won't matter if you leave it oversized at 1". Good luck!
thank you so much for the info. You’ve been an awesome help and I sure appreciate it.
Do you run all rigid pipe or branch off to flex hoses?
I have all rigid pipes but I also have access to use a pipe threader from work. Rigid pipe and flex hoses do have different sizing charts though so if you find yourself using flex, make sure you are looking at the correct sizing chart. Good luck!
In my country, i learnt we have a mix of 30% Propane, 70% Butane. Will your method still work? I believe you have 100% propane. Do I have to do any conversions with any formulas?
Hello, I do not know the pressures for your gas mixture and would recommend talking to an HVAC professional in your area. This example in my video is for liquid propane gas at 1/2 PSI pressure. The charts for feet and sizes will likely be different in your case.
Butane has a different boiling point. It will turn into wax mostly in colder climate
swapping that main line to 1" is more than enough. Also, you will never have all the appliances running at the same time.
In a home I would agree with that prediction but I usually leave the spaces set to 50°F when I'm not out in the buildings so if I want to heat up all 3 sections to 65°F at relatively the same time it could be a factor. Ultimately I agree with you and was fine with leaving it smaller but I enjoyed seeing the before and after results that validate the gas pipe sizing codes I have to use at work. Thanks for watching!
Your entire video is uncomfortably rushed, aurally and more importantly visually. The value of your imagery is degraded by the MTV/music video quick cuts between images of interest. Some images are so short it's difficult to halt the video on the image. If it's worth including in your video, it's worth giving the viewers time to absorb the image without back tracking. Next time, take whatever time you think an image should be shown & multiply that by at least five.
Ouch! I agree to some extent though. Some of my recorded content had some inaccuracies that I had to correct with the text pop-ups. If I take the time to redo the video I'll try to send you the link. Thanks for the feedback.
I disagree, it was exactly what I needed and didn’t waste any time. I even had time to screen shot the chart without pausing it. Thanks for an informative video.
Nah, I watched the whole thing and learned exactly what I needed to know.
Perfect speed for me. Keep up the good work! Thanks!