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jennifersmith12
Apr 21, 2014, 11:42 PM
Can you use soldering copper pipe fittings for gas? It is possible or not? Any views will be appreciated.

massplumber2008
Apr 22, 2014, 09:49 AM
No, you cannot use soldered joints to join gas pipe. In some areas, FLARE FITTINGS are allowed...otherwise, it is threaded black malleable pipe and fittings. Local codes will dictate proper pipe/fitting materials...;)

Mark

jennifersmith12
Apr 22, 2014, 09:06 PM
No, you cannot use soldered joints to join gas pipe. In some areas, FLARE FITTINGS are allowed...otherwise, it is threaded black malleable pipe and fittings. Local codes will dictate proper pipe/fitting materials...;)

Mark

Thanks for reply me.

dcplumber
Apr 24, 2014, 02:22 PM
Years ago when I was plumbing in Kansas City I saw lots of residential gas water heaters supplied with a copper gas line. Personally, I have always used black iron, Wardflex or CSST and underground Polyethylene (PE) gas piping. Check your local codes.

massplumber2008
Apr 24, 2014, 02:41 PM
You probably saw PROPANE gas lines run in copper with FLARE fittings, Dcplumber. Like we said, local codes always dictate!!