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Propane gas line

csctex
csctex Member Posts: 1
in THE MAIN WALL
Installing propane gas range and oven. Probably 16000 to 20000 btu. What size gas line do I need. 25 feet approximately 

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  • kcopp
    kcopp Member Posts: 4,472
    1/2" black steel will do fine.
    HomerJSmith
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 9,378
    The LP Gas company would use 1/2" OD Copper. I prefer the Black Steel Pipe, But if you need custom cut pipe lengths, and don't have a threader or Mega-Press, You can use the K-copper or L-copper. Stay away from M-Copper for LP gas

    Also use the thick wall forged Flare nuts.

    Stay away from The thin wall Flare nuts usually found at big box stores
    And make sure the copper tubing is properly reamed and prepared before you flare the tubing.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    vhaukPC7060
  • yellowdog
    yellowdog Member Posts: 169
    seems like awfully low btu's for a full propane range with oven
  • Solid_Fuel_Man
    Solid_Fuel_Man Member Posts: 2,646
    Yes, a typical slide in gas range is 60,000 btu/hr. 

    I'd use 1/2" soft copper. 
    Serving Northern Maine HVAC & Controls. I burn wood, it smells good!
  • yellowdog
    yellowdog Member Posts: 169
    propane line is also dependent on where it is going to be run and if its going to get closed in after.
  • Long Beach Ed
    Long Beach Ed Member Posts: 1,320
    Put it in before gas stoves are outlawed.
    urbngasoutfitrSolid_Fuel_Man
  • JUGHNE
    JUGHNE Member Posts: 11,274
    Do you have a 2 stage regulator in the system?
  • HomerJSmith
    HomerJSmith Member Posts: 2,635
    Home Depot will cut and thread the black iron pipe for free if you buy their pipe.

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