gtblum Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 Is a drip leg required at the connection to a water heater from a natural gas line?
RickSab Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 In my parts, Yes. I believe everywhere even though its enforcement is questionable.
Jim Katen Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 Originally posted by gtblum Is a drip leg required at the connection to a water heater from a natural gas line? G2419.4 Sediment trap. Where a sediment trap is not incorporated as part of the gas utilization equipment, a sediment trap shall be installed downstream of the equipment shutoff valve as close to the inlet of the equipment as practical. The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom opening of the run of the tee or other device approved as an effective sediment trap. Illuminating appliances, ranges, clothes dryers, decorative appliances and outdoor grills need not be so equipped unless specifically required by the appliance manufacturer's installation instructions.
gtblum Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Posted February 1, 2009 Originally posted by Jim Katen Originally posted by gtblum Is a drip leg required at the connection to a water heater from a natural gas line? G2419.4 Sediment trap. Where a sediment trap is not incorporated as part of the gas utilization equipment, a sediment trap shall be installed downstream of the equipment shutoff valve as close to the inlet of the equipment as practical. The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom opening of the run of the tee or other device approved as an effective sediment trap. Illuminating appliances, ranges, clothes dryers, decorative appliances and outdoor grills need not be so equipped unless specifically required by the appliance manufacturer's installation instructions. Thanks gentleman. Enjoy the Superbowl.
aaronm Posted February 2, 2009 Report Posted February 2, 2009 Originally posted by gtblum Is a drip leg required at the connection to a water heater from a natural gas line? A drip leg no, unless your utility company uses wet gas. A sediment trap or "dirt leg", yes, as required by IRC. The two terms are often and erroneously used interchangeably.
hausdok Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 Originally posted by Jeremy Just what is "wet" gas anyway? That's a fart that stains your drawers, of course. Jeez, these younguns don't know nothin' ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike
hausdok Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 Aw, come on, Charley. I was just joshin' with 'im. OT - OF!!! M.
Jeremy Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 Mike, you should refrain from the wd-40. Maybe change over to dry gas.
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