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nate75 · 08-27-2010, 01:30 PM

About the csst. I worked for a company a couple years ago that used it. I never understood why the inspectors allowed the fittings to be concealed in the wall. Its a flare connection just like copper tubing flare connections. You cant conceal copper flare fittings, so why conceal csst fittings??
I never did conceal any of MY connections thing it was just GOOD PRACTICE. But those damn helpers

vinpadalino · 08-29-2010, 10:49 AM

I hate Rheem water heaters. I'm sure you'll be back replacing the gas valve or roll out switch.
I didnt see any check valves on the hot water recirc line.?

GREENPLUM · 08-29-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vinpadalino

I hate Rheem water heaters. I'm sure you'll be back replacing the gas valve or roll out switch.
I didnt see any check valves on the hot water recirc line.?

you should check out " Wirlpool " at Home Depot or Lowes, anyone can buy them there for a fair price.

Dont use the Water Heater Installation service they offer, its a RIP OFF. Hire a real Plumber.

Redwood · 08-29-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GREENPLUM

you should check out " Wirlpool " at Home Depot or Lowes, anyone can buy them there for a fair price.

Dont use the Water Heater Installation service they offer, its a RIP OFF. Hire a real Plumber.

vinpadalino · 08-29-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GREENPLUM

you should check out " Wirlpool " at Home Depot or Lowes, anyone can buy them there for a fair price.

Dont use the Water Heater Installation service they offer, its a RIP OFF. Hire a real Plumber.

OK! Only if you get a GE water heater looser.

Protech · 08-29-2010, 10:40 PM

Why, you gonna tighten it for him?

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Originally Posted by vinpadalino

OK! Only if you get a GE water heater looser.

PaulW · 09-01-2010, 09:42 AM

Whirlpool are having their troubles with gas valves as well.

Paul

RW Plumbing · 09-01-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Asparta

I can't believe that you would use CSST for a gas main in a house. I only use it for final tie in's if I have to. If you are too lazy to thread a few joints of pipe, then what else are you too lazy to do?

Where have all the tradespeople gone?

Who said I use it for gas main? I use it when I have to run a branch line. If I have to do lots of piping I use black and break out the threader. If I have to run a few feet of pipe, it's stupid to break out all the tools to thread pipe. Besides, embracing new technologies is a good way to keep ahead of your competition. It allows you to do work more efficiently and keep costs down. Continue doing everything the old way, and you'll be left behind.

Why don't you thread galvanized pipe for people's water distribution or pour all lead joints for cast iron waste piping. Plumbers said the same thing about PVC which is pretty much standard for DWV residentially here.

Redwood · 09-01-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulW

Whirlpool are having their troubles with gas valves as well.

Paul

Them Whirlpoo water heaters are having all kinds of trouble...

FVIR, Gas Valves... And have a look at those Energy Smart electrics they make too...

plbgbiz · 09-03-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Come On..... Who in their right mind still runs Blk pipe for gas in a house?.......... why wouldn't you use it.

City of Edmond, OK sent a letter to all plumbing contractors about a year or more ago. They were requesting that we all report to them every house where we encounter CSST already installed. To that date, they had 6 or so house fires that were lightening/CSST related. SUPPOSEDLY they just wanted to see what their level of risk was. Sounded like they were starting to build a case and I for one would rather read about it in the paper than have to review my deposition.

Hmmm...I think I'm in my right mind.

Needs to be a pretty special situation for me to go with CSST now. I really love to try new stuff but that doesn't always mean I stick with it. Potential risk is still risk.

08-27-2010, 01:30 PM	#41
nate75 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 9 My Photos	About the csst. I worked for a company a couple years ago that used it. I never understood why the inspectors allowed the fittings to be concealed in the wall. Its a flare connection just like copper tubing flare connections. You cant conceal copper flare fittings, so why conceal csst fittings?? I never did conceal any of MY connections thing it was just GOOD PRACTICE. But those damn helpers Last edited by nate75; 08-27-2010 at 01:31 PM.. Reason: .

09-01-2010, 09:42 AM	#47
PaulW Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 99 My Photos	Whirlpool are having their troubles with gas valves as well. Paul __________________ General Manager Progressive Services LLC Clermont, Florida http://www.progressiveservices.com

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08-29-2010, 10:49 AM	#42
vinpadalino www.noblehvac.com Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Paradise Posts: 171 My Photos	I hate Rheem water heaters. I'm sure you'll be back replacing the gas valve or roll out switch. I didnt see any check valves on the hot water recirc line.?