Proper type of gas piping for satellite? - InspectionNews

Jonathan Cartwright · #1 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 09:26 AM

Is there a specific type of gas piping required for natural gas powered satellite TV equipment?
Do you get better reception with natural gas or propane?

Have a great day!

Jerry Peck · #2 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 09:49 AM

You haven't seen those before?

Those are those special "FlameThrower" Alien Defense System Output Stations camouflaged to look like satellite dishes so as to not attract their attention.

Joe Asta · #3 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 11:17 AM

Double check the Model Number before converting to propane. IF it starts with WEBER or CHAR-BROIL then propane is OK, if it starts with Dish or DIrect TV I wouldn't touch it.

Aren't those disconnected RG58U cables a fire hazard? or have they been properly capped off from the gas line.

Jerry Peck · #4 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Asta

Aren't those disconnected RG58U cables a fire hazard? or have they been properly capped off from the gas line.

Self-extinguishing ends which close off when pulled out.

Similar to those found in fuel hoses used as gas stations, only in a much smaller version.