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Saw a post a few weeks ago that mentioned csst – corrugated stainless steel tubing – used for gas lines.
The manufacturer’s literature claims that this stuff will soon replace black iron pipe in residential applications because they claim it is cheaper and easier to install than black pipe while being just as durable.
Anyone ever use it?
Dan
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Dan,
Just finished one. A hundred+ year old house, The owner wanted to be able to use three of the old coal burning fireplaces on the second and third floor. Thought we would have to rip a lot of siding off. With the steels flexability we only had to pull off about six pieces. Saved a hell of a lot of money. Im sold.
Rick Tuk
*CSST is one of the best things since canned beer! Great on new installs and retrofits - sure beats cranking all those threads. Materials run a little more expensive than black iron pipe, but the labor savings more than makes up for it. Your wholesaler should run certification courses from time to time to get you certified on the manufacturer's recommendations and procedures.Plumbing and Mechanical magazine had an article several months ago - contractor had 3 identical condos to pipe. Did the first in black pipe - took 3 men a full day to complete. Did the second 2 in CSST - 2 men did both of them in one day while the third guy was able to go on another job.
*Dan-There are a couple of companies that manufacture CSST- be aware that they each will require you to take a short "proper installation techniques" class before you are allowed to purchase materials. Each company also has its own version - classes are not interchangeable.
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Saw a post a few weeks ago that mentioned csst - corrugated stainless steel tubing - used for gas lines.
The manufacturer's literature claims that this stuff will soon replace black iron pipe in residential applications because they claim it is cheaper and easier to install than black pipe while being just as durable.
Anyone ever use it?
Dan