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 Copper pipe in natural or LPG gas line, hints from a home inspectorCopper pipe in natural or LPG gas line (ok at LPG tank): natural gas has some sulfur content. Sulfur causes a copper sulfide reaction that flakes the inside of the copper pipe. This can cause problems with the pilot light at a minimum and could cause the thermocouple activated safety shut-off device to not shut off the gas should the pilot light blow out. This simple condition then becomes potentially hazardous, for at this point gas is being released to the room containing the appliance. Replace any copper tubing or pipes in gas lines immediately. This can generally be accomplished by property owners with some plumbing experience. All needed supplies will be available at building supply dealers. Copper in LPG gas lines is allowed in some areas, but generally only at the tank connector. If, at some latter date, the area is supplied with natural gas you would have to remove any copper gas lines. Contact the LPG gas supplier for additional information. Contact a plumbing contractor for further assistance. Be aware that copper pipes are allowed in some areas of the country in natural gas lines. Check with your local gas supplier for further information if the inspector has entered this item. Transite pipe Copper water supply lines are the current standard Galvanized steel pipe is steel plumbing pipe Lead water pipe tests have indicated the presence of lead in the drinking water of buildings with lead soldered copper water pipes and in buildings with lead water pipes Plastic water pipes PB pipe is a gray sometimes silver or black colored pipe made of polybutylene PE pipe is a pipe made of polyethylene PP pipe is a pipe made of polypropylene SR pipe is a rigid pipe made of styrene rubber PVC water pipe generally PVC Plastic water pipe Aluminum gas lines are common as connectors between rigid pipe and appliances
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