TonyG Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Trying to figure out if I should just go ahead and do this project my self. I need to change out a 3/4" black propane pipe and put in a 1 1/4" line. 50 ft of its a straight shot in the basement, the other 15 feet are getting it into the house and out of the house. The route in has already been established so that shouldnt be too hard, the only other part is getting it out to the generator. I will also have to replace the second stage regulator at the house to accommodate the 1 1/4" upgrade I dont have a pipe threader (can rent one), but gotta think I shouldnt be paying someone 4 times the pipe costs to do this. I have gotten a couple quotes with another coming next week. Someone talk me out of doing this myself or into it?? Let me know if anyone has past experience. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy2285 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 its really easy to diy. Just use soap/water mix to check for leaks. Also don't forget to put in a dirt leg . Buy the stuff in the lengths you need pre threaded from home depot or lowes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 After getting a $500 quote to run a new line from my furnace to the outside (a total of 12 feet of pipe) I ran it myself. I bought prethreaded pipe from Home Depot. There is a sealer for the joints that you need as well. When the propane company came out and hooked up to my pipe and tested for leaks, the guy commented that my plumber did a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 its really easy to diy. Just use soap/water mix to check for leaks. Also don't forget to put in a dirt leg . Buy the stuff in the lengths you need pre threaded from home depot or lowes. This is what I did when I reran the gas lines in my basement. Just routed, measured and bought prethreaded lengths from Home Depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyG Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Sounds like I got some work to do....thanks for tips, keep em coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Will it be inspected? Double check with propane company if they are returning/changing anything. Many times they require a licensed plumber to do the work and often require said plumber to provide a pressure test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyG Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I own the tank and equipment, so no propane company is involved. It will be inspected once completed since we got permits for the generator install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Check with the inspector first. The county inspectors here require licensed plumbers and a pressure test before they will sign off on it. There are ways to do things by yourself as the home owner but Idk the specifics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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