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Plumbing Question
Posted on 5/30/24 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 5/30/24 at 12:26 pm
I want to tap into my gas line to run a connection for my Tri Fuel generator. I have a tap coming out with an end cap. I want to install a T where I can still cap it but also have a quick connect for my NG hose for my generator. What size and type of pipe and fittings do I need? This is just a standard meter from Atmos
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Posted on 5/30/24 at 12:54 pm to Tiger328
Pictures help. What size generator?
Posted on 5/30/24 at 1:06 pm to LSUDad
I will take a picture once I get home. Champion 10,000/8000 but for NG it’s 8750/7000
Posted on 5/30/24 at 3:07 pm to WB Davis
These are two pictures I just took. Looks like 1 inch. I believe I can shut off gas, bleed it off, unscrew plug, put in a T, cap one and, and have a nipple to a valve on other end that I can ultimately hook my generator to. Is that correct?
This post was edited on 5/30/24 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 5/30/24 at 3:27 pm to Tiger328
That rust colored vertical piece is a sediment trap. I hope you weren’t planning on uncapping that and using it.
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what you are calling a “tap”, is a sediment trap.
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I have a tap coming out with an end cap.
what you are calling a “tap”, is a sediment trap.
This post was edited on 5/30/24 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 5/30/24 at 3:29 pm to MikeBRLA
Good to know. That’s exactly what I had planned on doing. So, how exactly do I get natural gas to my generator based off what I have?
Could I just place a T and still have sediment trap go vertical, and run to my quick connect horizontal? I’m assuming the sediment trap has to be at lowest point
Could I just place a T and still have sediment trap go vertical, and run to my quick connect horizontal? I’m assuming the sediment trap has to be at lowest point
This post was edited on 5/30/24 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 5/30/24 at 4:18 pm to Tiger328
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Good to know. That’s exactly what I had planned on doing
You can still do it. Disconnect t the vertical pipe and add you a short nipple + T + 4-6” nipple + cap. On the T end, put your shut off valve.
Posted on 5/30/24 at 5:30 pm to TaderSalad
Code in Texas calls for a sediment trap on the supply side of an appliance, not at the base of the house. You might consider replacing that Tee though as well, its pretty rusty. Anywhere you can add a Tee in your line you can add an additional drop. You just have to figure out your BTU load on the generator and if the linear footage of your pipe will support the size you will be carrying from that tee.
Posted on 5/30/24 at 7:50 pm to Tiger328
Do yourself a favor and paint the whole assembly on the house side of the meter with cold galvanized co.pound (can get it at home depot in spray paint area).
It'll keep your connections from rusting out like they have been doing. Save you some maintenance down the line.
It'll keep your connections from rusting out like they have been doing. Save you some maintenance down the line.
Posted on 5/31/24 at 7:45 pm to Tiger328
Not sure your location but in Baton Rouge a house is regulated to around 7-11 inches w.c. or barely over a half a pound. Most generators need a higher (2-5 psi) regulator to keep up with the demand of the generator. You'd have to look at the btus for the generator vs. the input you are receiving from the gas company but definitely look into that before you do a bunch of piping that won't work.
Posted on 6/1/24 at 3:08 pm to MrBobDobalina
I am in Gonzales (Atmos) and this is my generator requirements
Posted on 6/2/24 at 9:42 am to MrBobDobalina
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Not sure your location but in Baton Rouge a house is regulated to around 7-11 inches w.c. or barely over a half a pound. Most generators need a higher (2-5 psi) regulator to keep up with the demand of the generator. You'd have to look at the btus for the generator vs. the input you are receiving from the gas company but definitely look into that before you do a bunch of piping that won't work.
I think this is going to be your primary issue, if possible teeing off before your regulator would be the best plan. Idk how many things in your house are gas operated but you don't want to pressure drop your system to run a generator. It's a wash at that point.
Posted on 6/2/24 at 6:32 pm to Themicah86
Yes I was going to do this in the past and still likely will, but my regulator for my home wasn’t big enough to do a 8000-10,000 genny
Posted on 6/6/24 at 6:36 pm to baldona
Just wanted to update, I was able to add this today. Generator started up and didn’t starve any other gas from my house (stove, oven, fireplace, heater, water heater). I still need to put a load on it to see how it performs but I think I should be okay
Posted on 6/7/24 at 5:36 am to Tiger328
Well done.
Posted on 6/7/24 at 8:47 am to Tiger328
T and move the sediment trap below the T.
lol then I see the finished pic
lol then I see the finished pic
This post was edited on 6/7/24 at 8:48 am
Posted on 6/10/24 at 3:20 pm to Tiger328
didn't do a quick connect? would be a lot easier to deal with after a storm
Posted on 6/11/24 at 4:27 am to DVinBR
I will be. I ordered one from Amazon and waiting for it to come in
Posted on 6/11/24 at 9:17 am to Tiger328
one thing to be careful about is make sure all the parts you use are either UL or CSA(C US) listed
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