May 23, 2007 · I am helping my plumber do some of the work on my house, under his supervision and I'm good with PEX and copper, but can't seem to get the hang of black iron using Gasoila …

Aug 31, 2009 · Black iron would not last a year underground, in wet soil. Cast iron soil pipes are deep, and are in fact CAST IRON, not steel. What is commonly called black iron pipe is steel, …

Nov 9, 2011 · I'm replacing my black cast iron sewer drain pipes with PVC as I'm remodeling and adding new fixtures. The iron pipe comes into the house and I don't want to go to the expense …

Nov 7, 2008 · I plan to install a 3/4" brass gas ball valve at an existing galvanized "T", followed by 30' of 3/4" black iron pipe, and the final shut-off valve (brass gas valve) at the stove. Is there …

Sep 25, 2007 · Never worked with black pipe gas union. Typically is there some form of washer (copper, rubber, etc) between the two mating surfaces or is it truly black pipe-to-black pipe …

Sep 25, 2012 · Hi, what is the typical method for unscrewing a black iron pipe from a fitting? the pipe is 1" threaded coming out of a 1.5"-1" reducer hung from the ceiling in my basement. Will …

May 7, 2010 · If he were a "legitimate" contractor, he would have used a "transition riser" rather than black pipe. IF I were going to bury a steel gas pipe, I would use galvanized pipe, but still …

Sep 3, 2014 · No, sorry. I am actually building something and need to use black iron. Its a first year plumbing/pipe fitting So to clarify. I need to have a 1/2" black iron pipe that is 12" center …

Sep 7, 2006 · On my natural gas connections to my furnace and water heater, There is a tee at the connection, with a short length of pipe that is capped. I have seen this in other houses too. …

Jul 29, 2010 · A 16" main consisting of 3/4" galvanized pipe will enter through my masonry block. Only black iron pipe will be used on the inside (1/2" legs to the stove and dryer). Brass ball …