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xixal
Hi, everyone new to this forum. I have had a quick look through the various threads to see if I can answer some or parts of my queries, sadly no luck.
I have just changed my heating system from LPG to a Air Source Heat Pump. The LPG System will still remain as a back up but my demand for LPG will be substantially lower. Rather than have large LPG storage tank I am considering replacing this for Bottles 47 Kg x 4 and by doing so free up space where the tank was.
I have approached a few gas distributors companies and finding an automatic changeover regulator for the bottles doesn't appear that difficult, given that the only other items in the house part from the boiler are a fire and hob.
I have located a place at the back of he garage where a gas bottle cage can go and this is approx 8-10 metres from the original point of entry into the house.
my query is split into five parts:
1. The existing piping from the LPG tank to the house is approx 4 metres and they have used what I assume is plastic piping coupled into 22mm copper pipe that enters the house to supply the appliances. Given that my new run is 8 - 10 metres I am assuming the piping diameter will need to increase? I have considered 28mm. Would this be ok or does it need tone bigger?
2. The piping I would like to use is the plastic coated copper piping (yellow). If the diameter size is right would this be ok for both connections to the Regulator and my existing 22mm piping into the house?
3. If The plastic copper piping is ok, is it also ok for the pipe to be laid under ground, I know water and gas piping can't be laid together and must be 400mm apart. If the piping can be laid underground I am assuming this is laid on bedding sand before being covered over again. Is there any other protection measures I would need to do as well?
4. Although I plan to have the worked checked by a gas engineer I am reasonable competent when it comes to soldering/plumbing. I am planning to purchase 2 x 6m lengths of coated copper piping, these will need to be joined by a straight coupling and two elbows. I assume that the plastic is stripped back on the pipe and that the elbows and couplings are soldered on like normal conventuals piping, I am also assuming that Denso tape is used to reseal and protect the joints.
5. Reading a lot of the threads it mentions about a 1 metre sleeve required from the point of entry into the house and underground, I assume this is for protection, is this still needed if the piping is coated? The plan would be to connect the new pipe to the existing pipe going into the house. Can someone elaborate a little more on this......
Any help would be greatly appreciated
xixal
I have just changed my heating system from LPG to a Air Source Heat Pump. The LPG System will still remain as a back up but my demand for LPG will be substantially lower. Rather than have large LPG storage tank I am considering replacing this for Bottles 47 Kg x 4 and by doing so free up space where the tank was.
I have approached a few gas distributors companies and finding an automatic changeover regulator for the bottles doesn't appear that difficult, given that the only other items in the house part from the boiler are a fire and hob.
I have located a place at the back of he garage where a gas bottle cage can go and this is approx 8-10 metres from the original point of entry into the house.
my query is split into five parts:
1. The existing piping from the LPG tank to the house is approx 4 metres and they have used what I assume is plastic piping coupled into 22mm copper pipe that enters the house to supply the appliances. Given that my new run is 8 - 10 metres I am assuming the piping diameter will need to increase? I have considered 28mm. Would this be ok or does it need tone bigger?
2. The piping I would like to use is the plastic coated copper piping (yellow). If the diameter size is right would this be ok for both connections to the Regulator and my existing 22mm piping into the house?
3. If The plastic copper piping is ok, is it also ok for the pipe to be laid under ground, I know water and gas piping can't be laid together and must be 400mm apart. If the piping can be laid underground I am assuming this is laid on bedding sand before being covered over again. Is there any other protection measures I would need to do as well?
4. Although I plan to have the worked checked by a gas engineer I am reasonable competent when it comes to soldering/plumbing. I am planning to purchase 2 x 6m lengths of coated copper piping, these will need to be joined by a straight coupling and two elbows. I assume that the plastic is stripped back on the pipe and that the elbows and couplings are soldered on like normal conventuals piping, I am also assuming that Denso tape is used to reseal and protect the joints.
5. Reading a lot of the threads it mentions about a 1 metre sleeve required from the point of entry into the house and underground, I assume this is for protection, is this still needed if the piping is coated? The plan would be to connect the new pipe to the existing pipe going into the house. Can someone elaborate a little more on this......
Any help would be greatly appreciated
xixal
