[cws110]

We are required to insulate the drain line here. It also looks like the suction line coming out of the coil is not insulated.

 

[GenesisRefrig]

Does that gas line have a vertical piece of galvanized pipe attached to the horizontal black pipe?

 

[vanheating]

The gas flexible appliance connector is illegal where it is. It may be used between the end of the steel pipe with an approved shutoff within 3 feet of the appliance valve. It can not be used as part of the gas "piping".

hearthman, do you remember which year this became code? I saw one house a little over 20 years old with over 30 feet of CSST flex line in craw space and branched off to appliances also with flex line, must be really expensive to install, the tech probably have ran out of black steel in the van, but I kind of hesitate to call it out because of its age, I only have current gas code in hand.

 

[hearthman]

A gas flexible appliance connector, which is listed to ANSI Z21.24, is NOT CSST, which IS considered "gas piping" and is listed to LC-1. A flexible connector is limited by code to 3 feet for all appliances except those expected to be pulled out such as clothes dryers and ovens. The code considers 'piping' up to within 6 feet of the appliance. Even if it is the same material such as steel pipe or CSST, it is still actually a "connector" inside of the 6 feet. Now, all flex connectors must be installed within the mfrs. listed instructions. Most will forbid the use of their connectors through an appliance cabinet. Some will allow it if the penetration is protected by a bushing or grommet, which not only protects it from physical damage but electrically insulates it from the cabinet.

 

[hvactechdan]

Aside from the easy to find f--kups, they did do a nice job supporting the unit, think positive even if it hurts.

 

[bustedknuckles]

"Sniff-sniff, Honey, did you fart?" "No I did'nt fa- wait a minute the dog farted! SHAME on you Tippy!".

 

[GT Jets]

Aside from the easy to find f--kups, they did do a nice job supporting the unit, think positive even if it hurts.

I tried... Here is the problem, this is in a area that has seen 7.2 on the Richter scale Earthquakes, the seismic bracing on this is not up to the required standard...


There, I turned your positive into another negative,. I feel better now.....

They hired a consulting firm to make recommendation based on my recommendations.... :gah:

They're repair estimate was nearly double mine.... :cheers:

 

[vanheating]

A gas flexible appliance connector, which is listed to ANSI Z21.24, is NOT CSST, which IS considered "gas piping" and is listed to LC-1. A flexible connector is limited by code to 3 feet for all appliances except those expected to be pulled out such as clothes dryers and ovens. The code considers 'piping' up to within 6 feet of the appliance. Even if it is the same material such as steel pipe or CSST, it is still actually a "connector" inside of the 6 feet. Now, all flex connectors must be installed within the mfrs. listed instructions. Most will forbid the use of their connectors through an appliance cabinet. Some will allow it if the penetration is protected by a bushing or grommet, which not only protects it from physical damage but electrically insulates it from the cabinet.

Thanks for the clarification. I guess if the manufacture makes 30 feet long gas connector, then it's probably ok to use it.