The laundry room is built on a slab.
Propane lines in attic.
I really don t know where to start as far as what type of lines to use.
A truck delivering your propane could crack the concrete covers and lids that protect your septic tank.
We have all been taught that running a gas line is so dangerous you should just not bother.
Hi guys well i have another project i m installing a 250 gallon lp tank out side my house and i need to run the lp lines thru the attic to my garage and kitchen.
Are there any rules or safety concerns about running a new gas through the wall into the attic and then dropping it down through the wall.
Liquid propane or lp is a useful fuel for household applications but the pressurized tanks in which it is stored must never be placed inside the home because this creates a safety hazard.
If you receive a delivery when it s dark outside or if the lines are hidden by trees your driver may not see the lines at all.
This sort of teaching breeds ignorance and in a time of crisis when there s no plumber around you might be s o l.
As far as attics go i have not seen the pan installed for an attic mounted propane furnace except in the case where the a c component has a pan for the evaporator coils however the drain line for this is insufficient to carry the gasses for propane.
The proper way to install a propane heater or stove is to run the gas line from the tank s location in a yard or garage through the wall and to the.
Just pay the professionals.
Sometimes the line can be concealed in an exhaust vent housing.
I have just purchased a house where the gas line for the dryer is copper.
It was run in an unprofessional manner in that it runs up from the basement and then along a door threshold and finally through a wall.
Installing propane gas line through the attic.
Look for overhead power lines upon installation.
Many materials can be chosen for the line s composition including copper.
Typical propane gas tanks are located outside either installed on top of a concrete foundation or placed in an underground hole.
Any help here i m sure i can handle the project but i need to.
Suggest you call your local building department.
Low hanging lines make it difficult for drivers to navigate.
However the tank must have a service line extending from the stored propane to the house for a safe and constant energy supply.
