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    StaticFX Posts: 943, Reputation: 74
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    Apr 22, 2009, 11:10 AM
    Pool Heater (this is about GAS supply lines)
    I want to get a pool heater. Looking at a Hayward 100,000 BTU for my above ground pool.
    I takes a 1/2" hookup for the gas...

    Problem is, the distance to the natural gas is about 125-150 (with all the bends and curves needed)

    The tap location would be right at the meter. 1" line. I have a gas stove and gas furnace.

    The gas company said that for the distance I need to use 1" line to the heater... but i think that seems over kill. (not to mention about $1K for the gastite line!). Now I know I dont want to starve the heater by any means... but... 1" = big bucks! Lol


    Thanks!
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    Apr 22, 2009, 03:44 PM

    Yes the gas company is correct you will need to use 1 inch for this distance.



    http://orig.noritz.com/pdf/n6369_gasline_sizing.pdf
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    StaticFX Posts: 943, Reputation: 74
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    Apr 27, 2009, 05:42 AM

    Bummer!. there goes $1000 just for a tube!

    Hmm.. I wonder if I should go for an electric one instead. Has copper come down in price?


    Thanks Joshdta. They Hayward heater company also confirmed the 1".
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    Apr 27, 2009, 08:01 AM

    Copper has come down a lot recently but that has not reached the actual price of copper wire. Depending on your rates gas or propane is usually a better cost than heating with electric.
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