Flexible copper gas line

12-05-2006, 08:00 AM	#1
wease Member   Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 135	Flexible copper gas line I'm adding a gas fireplace to my master bedroom. The length from the gas meter to the fireplace will be 130 feet. Wondering if they sell flexible copper that long. I haven't seen it in any of the home improvement stores. Can you connect shorter lengths with flare unions? Or is there a better way? Thanks.

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12-05-2006, 08:38 AM	#2
mdlbldrmatt135 Member   Join Date: May 2006 Location: Western NYS Posts: 123	Flexible copper gas line alot of places don't allow Flex copper as a gas line...... Check local building code first!!! I'd thnk if it's allowed you'd have to join 2 pcs as the longest i've seen at the "bix box" stores is 100'

12-05-2006, 08:41 AM	#3
wease Member   Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 135	Flexible copper gas line Both of my furnace lines are flexible copper. I would assume that to mean it is ok to use per code?

12-05-2006, 10:23 AM	#4
Mike Swearingen Long-Time DIYer     Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Albemarle Sound In Northeastern NC Posts: 1,460	Flexible copper gas line You can asssume that, but you still need to contact your Building Inspection Department to double-check code, permit and inspection requirements, etc. before any work. Good Luck! Mike

12-05-2006, 11:14 AM	#5
wease Member   Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 135	Flexible copper gas line Does the IFGC allow use of flexible copper for gas lines?

12-05-2006, 11:45 AM	#6
wease Member   Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 135	Flexible copper gas line Ok, I called and it is allowed. I can also use flare connectors if the space where they are installed is accessible. But, I still wonder where I can get a long length of it to avoid flare connections.

04-09-2008, 11:40 AM	#7
brada Newbie   Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	Flexible copper gas line http://www.copper.org/copperhome/Hom...gas_systm.html