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    Default Rubber hose for natural gas lines in a house

    OK folks, I inspected a new construction house today that ran the typical black pipe for gas throughout the house. when it got to the water heater and furnace it stopped at the ceiling and a rubber hose, with what appeared to be a slip on connection, was run to the water heater and another one to the furnace.
    so my question is,
    Is this a new and improved way of connecting? or is it cheap and illegal?

    Thanks
    Rick

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    Default Re: Rubber hose for natural gas lines in a house

    Quote Originally Posted by Rick Beeman View Post
    OK folks, I inspected a new construction house today that ran the typical black pipe for gas throughout the house. when it got to the water heater and furnace it stopped at the ceiling and a rubber hose, with what appeared to be a slip on connection, was run to the water heater and another one to the furnace.
    so my question is,
    Is this a new and improved way of connecting? or is it cheap and illegal?

    Thanks
    Rick
    I doubt very much that it is a "rubber hose".

    Did you note the data or any product info printed on the gas line/product? The ASTM #?
    Was it yellow or black? You need to supply as much information as possible to receive specific assistance.

    Could have been an appliance connector, or a distribution pipe (such as Tracpipe) CSST.


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    Default Re: Rubber hose for natural gas lines in a house

    I appreciate the quick response Dom and apologize for the lack of information.

    It was black and a cut to length type. As opposed to a set flexible line length.
    I researched the Tracpipe that you mentioned and I believe that is what it is.

    I was talking to the prospective buyer when I took a pic of it, but alas it was not a legible photo. That's my excuse.

    Thanks
    Rick


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