I don’t work in the propane industry, absolutely would love to but, I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Much like yourself, I’m very serious in the work place as well.
@@mypropaneinsights6074 Reason I ask, I’m working on a project and had been comparing Astm A53 vs. A106. Galvanized vs. Non. From what I understand is A106 is better for higher temperatures/pressure with galvanized offering better corrosion resistance. NFP 58 sites all the above suitable, if I understand it correctly but was courteous what’s the norm for bobtails, fill stations and tank farms, if you could offer any insight to the pros & cons of one over the other?
@@tacticalrob5792 You technically cannot go wrong with either grade. For the applications you listed, A106 is a bit of an overkill since these systems do not operate hot enough. I think A106 is rated to around 750 deg. F. I, and most of the installers I know, use A53, sch80, BLACK, seamless and most importantly, domestic if at all possible. If your supplier doesn't have A53 domestic seamless in stock, ask for the A106 seamless domestic. It will be more expensive, but probably not that much more.The welded seam version can cause excess wear to the cutting dies and as it passes over the weld, leave chips missing from the finished threads. Avoid all pipe from China and India. They usually are very scaly and dirty inside, and sometimes the pipe diameter itself is not truly round for the entire length of the pipe. For propane or general LP gases, no one I know uses galvanized pipe. I use both Teflon tape and pipe dope on all threaded connections.I also prefer forged fittings over cast. Hope this is helpful, please let me know if I failed to address anything.
@@mypropaneinsights6074I’ve been coming to the same conclusion with the research I’ve done especially when it comes to domestic vs. overseas. Or even brands. I’ve been sourcing the more reputable brands such as Apollo, Rego, Jomar, Fisher with respects to other aspects of the project but was having a difficult time finding real world working distinctions when it came to piping. That helps a great deal, and much appreciated.
I don’t work in the propane industry, absolutely would love to but, I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Much like yourself, I’m very serious in the work place as well.
Thank you very much. If things ever work out, this industry needs more good people.
Thank you for the glimpse into the inner workings of the equipment.
You are welcome. Thank you for the comment.
Awesome job ! Thank you for posting this …, very informative ✔️
Thank you, glad you found it useful.
Is that schedule 80 piping, galvanized?
No, not galvanized. I painted it with a high temperature paint.
@@mypropaneinsights6074 Reason I ask, I’m working on a project and had been comparing Astm A53 vs. A106. Galvanized vs. Non. From what I understand is A106 is better for higher temperatures/pressure with galvanized offering better corrosion resistance. NFP 58 sites all the above suitable, if I understand it correctly but was courteous what’s the norm for bobtails, fill stations and tank farms, if you could offer any insight to the pros & cons of one over the other?
@@tacticalrob5792 You technically cannot go wrong with either grade. For the applications you listed, A106 is a bit of an overkill since these systems do not operate hot enough. I think A106 is rated to around 750 deg. F. I, and most of the installers I know, use A53, sch80, BLACK, seamless and most importantly, domestic if at all possible. If your supplier doesn't have A53 domestic seamless in stock, ask for the A106 seamless domestic. It will be more expensive, but probably not that much more.The welded seam version can cause excess wear to the cutting dies and as it passes over the weld, leave chips missing from the finished threads. Avoid all pipe from China and India. They usually are very scaly and dirty inside, and sometimes the pipe diameter itself is not truly round for the entire length of the pipe. For propane or general LP gases, no one I know uses galvanized pipe. I use both Teflon tape and pipe dope on all threaded connections.I also prefer forged fittings over cast. Hope this is helpful, please let me know if I failed to address anything.
@@mypropaneinsights6074I’ve been coming to the same conclusion with the research I’ve done especially when it comes to domestic vs. overseas. Or even brands. I’ve been sourcing the more reputable brands such as Apollo, Rego, Jomar, Fisher with respects to other aspects of the project but was having a difficult time finding real world working distinctions when it came to piping. That helps a great deal, and much appreciated.