Flexible Yellow Gas Line
#1
11-22-21, 09:29 AM
Flexible Yellow Gas Line
Want to clarify this clearly is not the best route but we were 50 miles from the closest big box store with limited supplies at the local hardware store. Ran into a situation when helping someone this weekend, old home that they plan to move out soon. Replacing kitchen faucet and turned out they were gas fittings instead of water fittings. Avoiding tearing into the wall, used the yellow gas line as a water line. Local hardware store said it was acceptable but wanted to get everyone's thoughts.
#2
11-22-21, 10:06 AM
Group Moderator
Not the best choice of product but something was needed ASAP.
I would spray it or mark it with blue paint. You could write "water" in blue paint on it.
I would spray it or mark it with blue paint. You could write "water" in blue paint on it.
#3
11-22-21, 10:11 AM
Well, I guess it depends on what you (or your friend) considers acceptable. In the end, a pipe is a pipe, and it's obviously working. But my main 2 concerns are:
1) The pipe is not NSF approved for potable water. It's possible it's the same plastic formulation used in drinking water pipes, or it's possible there are some chemical changes that may leach weird chemicals into the water. I have no idea how much of a risk this actually may be.
2) Pressure limits. Gas piping is usually in the few-psi range, so the pipe and fittings are designed for this type of pressure. Putting 80psi of water pressure may (or may not) cause bursting of the pipe and/or fittings. Gas piping systems are designed to handle high pressures, but it doesn't mean it will reliably handle that water pressure for an extended period of time.
Lastly, when they sell the house, something like this will most likely be flagged on an inspection and may need to be disclosed on the real estate forms. So it might be worthwhile fixing it using proper piping now rather than dealing with it when buyers, agents, and lawyers are involved.
1) The pipe is not NSF approved for potable water. It's possible it's the same plastic formulation used in drinking water pipes, or it's possible there are some chemical changes that may leach weird chemicals into the water. I have no idea how much of a risk this actually may be.
2) Pressure limits. Gas piping is usually in the few-psi range, so the pipe and fittings are designed for this type of pressure. Putting 80psi of water pressure may (or may not) cause bursting of the pipe and/or fittings. Gas piping systems are designed to handle high pressures, but it doesn't mean it will reliably handle that water pressure for an extended period of time.
Lastly, when they sell the house, something like this will most likely be flagged on an inspection and may need to be disclosed on the real estate forms. So it might be worthwhile fixing it using proper piping now rather than dealing with it when buyers, agents, and lawyers are involved.
I Mullins
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#4
11-22-21, 10:19 AM
Group Moderator
Some parts of the US still do not follow building codes so almost anything could be "acceptable". If wanting to do it more properly than you would use piping intended for potable water and follow the building codes used by most of the country. But, when in the bush or far far away as long as it works is often as good as it gets.
#5
11-23-21, 02:49 PM
Thank you for the comments. This is a temporary housing situation, no rent being paid and the owner of the property intends to close up the house after they move.
