Yellow Jacket Plastic Line? ( I think)

[Leeboy20]

Trying to calculate a 100 feet of direct burial plastic (Natural gas) line cost. I think its called Yellow Jacket...Does anyone what I should be paying for this stuff? I do know a guy that can get it from a wholesaler for me, but it will be a few days before he goes back to work... Im anxious to add up the $$$

 

[tomroblee]

Depending on size, the cost of plastic gas pipe isn't enough to even worry about--maybe $20 or $30. The pipe can't be used above ground, so you must have a transition to black pipe at both ends. The transition fittings are special compression fittings that run $30 to $50 each.

You might check with your local gas utility company and see if they will sell directly to you.

 

[Leeboy20]

I see, So, you have to have the yellow line start immediately underground? You cant tack it along the house and shield it and then go off the ground? It has to actually connect underground? I was going to go from the main line in the basement and out tthe side of the house, then underground, but some would be exposed, about 3 feet on the side of the house...I guess its back to digging....

 

[tomroblee]

I'm not familiar with Canadian codes. In my locality, plactic gas pipe is only allowed underground. The plastic is placed horizontally in the trench and is transitioned from the bottom of the trench with a metal "riser" that has a 90 degree bend. All indoor and above ground piping must be metal.

Consult you local gas utility or a licensed gas fitter for local requirements. In many areas there will be a few employees of the local gas utilitity who do jobs like your on the side at a very reasonable price.

 

[bochnak]

I paid $50 for 150' spool of 3/4" poly line. I paid $30-40 per fitting.

150' was the smallest available qty.

 

[jumpingryan]

I agree with Tomroblee, contact your local utility, and see what they have to say......

Often they will do work for free if the demand is high enough..... they may charge you if demand isn't high enough.

Another consideration is if you do the trenching yourself, and then the hook ups are almost always free.

Ryan