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Type of piping for pool heater
karenn
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in Gas Heating
I am about to get a 3/4" gas pipe installed for a pool heater. I am trying to figure out what type of piping I should get installed. Does the CSST piping make noise when the gas is on for the pool heater? (it will be installed in my attic space). Should I go with CSST and galvanized/black or should I go with Galvanized only?
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The heater is not in the attic, but the piping will be installed in the attic.0
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I guess i will go with Black iron. Not sure if I am convinced yet.
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CCST is glorified appliance connector. We cannot legally run an appliance connector in a concealed space due to its paper thin wall construction. Yet.....CCST can be run pretty much everywhere. I would only run black pipe in my own home, or copper/black if we are talking propane.Serving Northern Maine HVAC & Controls. I burn wood, it smells good!2
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There are less safe ways to move natural gas than CSST. Black pipe is preferred. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2108346/Chinese-villagers-carry-giant-balloons-stolen-natural-gas-heat-homes.html"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough"
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I agree that CSST is junk. I have used it only a couple of times. Temporary feed to a couple of roof top units, above a drop ceiling with 2' square tiles almost touching the joists. Couldn't get a 10 footer in there no way and the CSST was protected.
Check the size of your pool heater they are usually 250,000-300,000 btu. More like 1" or 1 1/4" pipe
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Thank you all. I am convinced. I will go with black pipe0
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@JUGHNE said,"Your installer has determined you need only 3/4" supply?"
Your pool heater must be VERY small. You can't get much gas out of a 3/4" pipe. What is the input rating of the heater?
8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour
Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab0 -
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