NATURAL GAS CONNECTED TO RAYPAK SWIMMING POOL HEATER 

right.

They are all in.

Thanks Hvac

Very cool! Enjoy that pool

Not on this application.

Isn't that what he used?

We trying. thanks pete

Thanks

Amen!

And how the new van working out

Van is sweet. Still have not had time to really set it up....little by little

We bout to get this started. Thanks M

go plumber.

commercial kitchens is where i see them all the time.

nice gem of a spot...

nice. thank you.

so much I went surfing at the jetty yesterday......So nice too.

How many years experience? we need another mechanic

Amen.....I will translate this later in firehouse.....ha

@@ChuckBarron And there goes another satisfied customer CB

aaaa haaaa....you did it for me.....lol

has its place.

It's outdoors and black iron will rust. That's the point of using galvanized pipe.

I know right....the ridgid propress

ya about what about the dirt that may be in lines? each state is so different in some ways.

What is going to freeze? I don’t get it.

Really? No drip legs? I am in Alberta , Canada. Well north and it is -40, -50 and have seen -60 degrees and we ALWAYS use drip legs! 100% it does not freeze. What freezes ? the gas :) the oils it catches/ mercaptans?, as it is there for that more so than dirt which should not be in a gas line. I have never heard of not using a drip leg on any job with any amount of distance in piping or a vertical rise.

@@unclejohn37 . Massachusetts is the only one that doesn't follow the National Fuel code on drip legs. I guess they prefer the debris and the water just to go into the expensive gas valve. Massachusetts can not produce any documentation or information of incidents when Outdoor Equipment has drip legs installed. Minnesota, Alaska, Canada and ect (cold states) no problems reported.

Not sure on that.

@@ChuckBarron National Code States - install Trace wire along the pipe above or to the side. Contact with the pipe is allowed but should be minimized. Recommended separation 2 to 6 inchs. The wire should be installed continuous with no splicing. Trace wire shall not be taped to the pipe. Trace wire shall not be wrapped around the pipe. Trace wire shall not be connected or in contact with any other foreign installations or other utilities. This is how I understand it and interprete it. What are your thoughts and interpretations?

No sir. Not in this app.

@@ChuckBarron please explain why not chuck? very curious?

cesar hernandez, what do you think his reasoning is for no regulator....I'm stumped!

The heater regulates itself

We have to use here along the shore lines. Its code. Salt area is the reason.

No. I have used them on generators though. Im sure I could though

lol, funny boy.

Oh yes. good point.

Noted. thanks alex...

oh but I did. I did install it too.

The regulator at the house is already at 6” to 10” WC.

3/4 galv

Justin, We use galv here along shore because of salt air.

Monkey 75 where I live galvanized pipe is a no go for gas and I’ve only ever seen it used on gas but a homeowner who doesn’t know what he’s doing lol but apparently it’s allowed in some locations like around salt water. Makes sense I just assumed it couldn’t be used for some unforeseen safety issue.

Im gonna have to look into that. I did pass all inspections so now Im gonna need to still look into it.

@@ChuckBarron I could tell you are a very good plumber / pipefitter by the way you tied in the pool heater and keep all your lines level and plumb. As for as tying in the gas meter I'm sure you would agree it makes sense to have a shut off , tee for pressure test ,a union ( gas industry likes to see an insulated Union to keep the electrolysis off the riser) & then tie the riser in. Now everything is easy, put a gauge on your pressure test tee , have your shut offs off ( easy pressure test ). Need to come back and replace a riser because the customer's Sprinkler Company necked it ( no problem, disconnect the union put a new riser in ). Pool Company calls in a poor gas pressure at the pool heater, no problem ( drop your drip leg hook up a manometer turn on the heater and if you're around 7 inchs water column, no problem - it's the pool heater ). Get some kind of wacky pressure like 3 inch water column , no problem hook up manometers at your pressure test tee and at the drip leg ; 3inchs at the drip leg and 7inchs at the pressure test tee ( Some kind of a debris or water is in the line ).3 inch at the pressure tap tee ,3inchs at the heater ( Gas company has a problem). Who would think just a shut off valve, Union and a pressure test tee could make life easier? I have No Doubt your installation passed the municipal inspection. The inspectors only know what they know. But with people like you willing to take the time and provide videos like this one we can all learn from each other. Keep up the good work.

What code are you citing re: underground run needing its own shutoff and pressure tap?

@@nspro931 . National Fuel code. A typical Riser installation would be #1 a shut off valve ( cock ) coming off the fuel run side of the meter set.#2 installation of a tee for a pressure tap.#3 installation of an insulated Union ( to give the Riser cathodic protection ; ground joint unions give no protection).#4 installation of the riser, paying attention to the depth mark on riser ( not to be below grade). Now let's imagine a future problem. Pressure test now made easy- turn the cock off, install gauge at tee, turn cock back on and back off ( you are now pressure testing the underground fuel run). Poor pressure >test made easy( install gauges at pressure test tee & at drip leg of appliance)- run Appliance and if the pressures are normal at both gauges the problem is with the appliance, if the pressure at the test tee is normal and the pressure at the drip leg is low, the problem is with the fuel run ( debris, kink or ect.). Let's imagine you need to replace the riser with that insulated Union in place, could I make it any easier for you? How would your installation look?

@@nspro931 not all cities require it. but it's standard practice for safety reasons and isolation reason to install a shutoff valve. it's cheap, it makes sense and in an emergency super uber easier to shutoff that section vs the meter valve and you can keep gas to your house while working on the line as well

Thanks brother

Yea I saw him put excess pipe dope which will make its way into the pipe and not all be caught by drip leg and possibly clog up the gas valve. I guess that’s called job security LOL

Thanks Ray.

No its galv pipe. Maybe on black pipe.

@@ChuckBarron but the thread will rust, all I know it that it wouldn't pass in most places

There not galvanized anymore , not after threads have been cut.

@@johnkrim8377 it it wouldn't pass where I'm from

lol, I'd like that, the least I have to work the better ;)

😂😂 nice one buddy keep going

Man thats awesome....get er done!

I think he uses megalock for everything

I use to use grip. Great product. I love mega. You can also clean it up easy. Grip....forget about it.....ha

I do.

on gas meter. regulates entire home.

Ohh, my psi is dropped to 2psig before the meter...I'm guessing that the house in the vid is dropped to .5 ...I would think that low of pressure would have a hard time traveling that long distance to the heater...love your vids , keep em coming!

@@stevenjacobs6934 well, before the regulator it should be like 5 psi or more then after the regulator its dropped to 2 psi the after the meter it drops to 1/4 to 1/2 psi

checking for leaks....then the car is next. ha.

Yes. I am a proud owner of a ford transit. all has been settled and all is good.

soap and water is no bueno? is that a code....we air tested it. I always use soap and hot water when possible on final connections.

Never once had soapy water not find a leak so I'd say it's pretty damn 'adequate' lol. Pressure test initial piping obviously and then soapy water on final connections.

We did all the gas.

3/4 galv