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2011-10-12, 12:46pm
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Natural gas set-up
I'm a newbie setting up my studio and have been searching the forums for info on setting up my torch using natural gas. I called Carlisle and asked if I need a regulator on the natural gas line we're getting tapped, they didn't know.
Additionally, I asked about needing a flashback arrestor for the natural gas and they said that I should instead use a C80 Firecheck.
Then after calling Sundance about acquiring the C80 Firecheck, they suggested that the plumber handling the natural gas would know what we need and supply it....not sure if I should trust that entirely.
If it matters, I'll be running with an EX 15 on the Oxygen side of things, and was told an arrestor is not needed.
Any input is greatly appreciated as I want to ensure I'm setting everything up appropriately!
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2011-10-12, 1:56pm
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In "Safety Forum" this has been addressed many times...
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=39
I will briefly recap....
Yes a Carlyle fire check is a very good feature.
Natural Gas pressure is regulated at meter outside your residence, no additional regulator is needed.. NG pressure in most areas is about 11 IW (inches water) which equates to about 1/4 to 1/3 psi.
There are rules and codes (city, county, state) regulating how NG is plumbed into a residence. Yes you may need to get a "permit" and yes it might require inspection when work is complete.
And finally if you have no experience doing this type of work, it is best left to a professional.
No fire check or flashback arrestor needed with Oxycon...
Some other "rambling" may be found here...
http://www.artglassanswers.com/forum...dcf439b9524140
Dale
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2011-10-12, 4:01pm
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Thanks so much, Dale! Sorry about not finding that post myself, I really appreciate your insight and information.
Best,
Michael
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2011-10-18, 6:59pm
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Knitrbeadr
Let me know how your set up goes as I am considering hooking into the NG line in my home. I am a newbie at this so would love to know what to do. It is kinda of nerve racking as gas + flame is nothing to mess with. There are not many if any beaders here hooked into NG.
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2011-10-18, 7:09pm
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Here is a couple of pics of how "other" people have done NG connections...
Dale
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2011-10-18, 7:13pm
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Thanks Dale, a picture is worth 1000 words!
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2011-11-03, 9:27pm
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Dale,
Thanks for the pics, they're helpful for the plumber!
Julie: should have the set-up completed next week and I'll post pics. The one relative "unknown" was the fire-check necessity. As the tech from the gas company said, "you don't want to be the 1% who has an issue." Once that arrives from Carlisle we'll be done.
I really appreciate all the assistance and information.
Michael....soon changing my name to Beadrknitr...ha!
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2011-12-28, 1:36pm
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Finally have everything up and running...here are some pics. Dale, the pics you posted were invaluable, along with some guidance from the nice folks at Carlisle.
The natural gas is accessed through the neighboring utility room and then popped through the wall (not too pretty, but it works). There are shut-off valves at both the NG access point as well as the line by the torch.
Happy New Year!
Michael
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