• Re: Gas vs. Electric Dryer

    From micky@21:1/5 to All on Thu Mar 3 15:01:41 2022
    XPost: alt.home.repair, misc.consumers.house

    I ran a PEX extension off the black pipe line. Much cheaper and easier than using CSST and since PEX is non-conductive, I don't have to worry about ground loops.

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  • From John Weiss@21:1/5 to micky on Thu Mar 3 08:53:01 2022
    XPost: alt.home.repair, misc.consumers.house

    On 03/03/22 07:01, micky wrote:
    I ran a PEX extension off the black pipe line.  Much cheaper and easier
    than using CSST and since PEX is non-conductive, I don't have to worry
    about ground loops.
    But it says this at thetooly.com:

    https://thetooly.com/pex-for-gas-line/

    Using PEX pipes for the gas line is suitable only for indoor use. But
    while processing these pipes indoors, we have to measure all the safety procedures like the interaction of PEX pipe with UV rays and heat.

    Overall, PEX pipes are best, reliable, and durable for indoor,
    especially when using the PEX for natural gas.

    Do not use PEX pipe in outdoor installation as it is not safe and is
    hazardous. The outdoor faces the difference in hot and cold weather, and
    the PEX pipes cannot bear the extreme weather conditions.

    t the same time, the semi-permeable features of PEX can be hazardous in
    heavy rains as well. So, it is best if you use PEX pipes only for indoor purposes. In fact, PEX is only allowed to use in specific areas.


    PEX pipes do not save themselves from UV rays that define you should not
    use the PEX pipes for the outdoor gas line. Direct interaction with UV
    rays leads the line to premature degradation, which is dangerous for gas fittings.

    At the same time, it is also unable to bear extreme freezing weather.
    This is why PEX is recommended for indoor use only, and it is banned in
    some places.


    We can’t deny that PEX is a preferable choice to use in different places
    as it is made of cross-linked, high-density polyethene. It is used in
    water pipe and cooling systems. Despite having so many benefits, there
    are some places where PEX is not allowed. That Includes:

    Commercial Areas
    Industrial Buildings
    Residential Areas
    California
    Some Local codes

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  • From Bob F@21:1/5 to John Weiss on Thu Mar 3 12:54:16 2022
    XPost: alt.home.repair, misc.consumers.house

    On 3/3/2022 8:53 AM, John Weiss wrote:
    On 03/03/22 07:01, micky wrote:
    I ran a PEX extension off the black pipe line.  Much cheaper and
    easier than using CSST and since PEX is non-conductive, I don't have
    to worry about ground loops.
    But it says this at thetooly.com:

    https://thetooly.com/pex-for-gas-line/

    Using PEX pipes for the gas line is suitable only for indoor use. But
    while processing these pipes indoors, we have to measure all the safety procedures like the interaction of PEX pipe with UV rays and heat.

    Overall, PEX pipes are best, reliable, and durable for indoor,
    especially when using the PEX for natural gas.

    Do not use PEX pipe in outdoor installation as it is not safe and is hazardous. The outdoor faces the difference in hot and cold weather, and
    the PEX pipes cannot bear the extreme weather conditions.

    t the same time, the semi-permeable features of PEX can be hazardous in
    heavy rains as well. So, it is best if you use PEX pipes only for indoor purposes. In fact, PEX is only allowed to use in specific areas.


    PEX pipes do not save themselves from UV rays that define you should not
    use the PEX pipes for the outdoor gas line. Direct interaction with UV
    rays leads the line to premature degradation, which is dangerous for gas fittings.

    At the same time, it is also unable to bear extreme freezing weather.
    This is why PEX is recommended for indoor use only, and it is banned in
    some places.


    We can’t deny that PEX is a preferable choice to use in different places
    as it is made of cross-linked, high-density polyethene. It is used in
    water pipe and cooling systems. Despite having so many benefits, there
    are some places where PEX is not allowed. That Includes:

    Commercial Areas
    Industrial Buildings
    Residential Areas
    California
    Some Local codes

    Pex on gas lines sounds like a super way to make little fires really big
    fast.

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