flexible gas line

[kaplanmd]

I am installing a gas insert in my wood fireplace that requires bringing the gas line all the way around the house. One plumber wants to use the standard Iron and the other a flexible yellow gas line. From my research the flexible is rated to -100 degrees which is more than enough for where I live in Alaska but the other plumber says it is more likely to harm being outside. It will be attached to the house about 5 feet off the ground. It is much cheaper.

what do you think?

Alaska Guy

Alaska Guy

[2story]

quote:Originally posted by kaplanmd


I am installing a gas insert in my wood fireplace that requires bringing the gas line all the way around the house. One plumber wants to use the standard Iron and the other a flexible yellow gas line. From my research the flexible is rated to -100 degrees which is more than enough for where I live in Alaska but the other plumber says it is more likely to harm being outside. It will be attached to the house about 5 feet off the ground. It is much cheaper.

what do you think?

Alaska Guy

Alaska Guy

[2story]

both sound like they will be ugly if not covered in some sort of conduit,flashing,ect. Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (csst) is a great product, I would not hesitate to use it in this project, I would find a way to cover it, it installs quicker then black pipe but the tubing it self is pricey, you save on labor