Pipe sizing and reaming – done right!
Sizing a gas system is critical for the performance and safety of your appliances. Undersized gas lines will cause incomplete combustion which has a direct effect on flue gasses emitted. One of the common byproducts of incomplete combustion is Carbon Monoxide or CO.
Larger appliances such as pool heaters, generators and higher output boilers often require dedicated gas supply lines from the meter.
Some gas range manufacturers (KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Wolf, Bertazzoni, Brigade and some BlueStar models) are now requiring their appliances be installed with a 3/4″ IPS supply line. This is less common then the standard 1/2″ which has been the norm for years.
In addition to sizing the supply lines appropriately, iron pipe fittings must be “reamed” as to remove the burr from the inside of the pipe.
Have a look at the 2 pipes in the picture below, both are the same size however the one on the left has been reamed. It is a 10 second process to ream a pipe but many choose to cut corners and skip this step. The right one will significantly reduce flow to the appliance. Even though it may be properly sized, not reaming gas pipes will cause them to be undersized.
Which one do you think is a true 1/2″ supply line?
Hire GasGuys.ca Inc to ensure all your pipes are reamed and installed with proper sizes.
