Natural gas lines

[wuttheheeck]

Hello all.

First I realize that I am not a professional and will contact one before messing with NG.

I have a NG pipe that fires my furnace in the garage. We do not use the furnace so i was going to unattach it and attach a flexible line of some sort to provide NG to brew stand ~40 feet outside the garage door.

What is the cheapest option for extending the hose? I have seen on HBT forums that people use flex hoses, compressed air hoses and even garden hoses :smack:

i realize that NG rated hoses would be ideal, but they are so darn expensive, and i'm tired of running out of LP

what are my best options?

 

[sk888smooth]

How about something like this?

http://www.shopperschoice.com/item_item_2694676.html?gpla=2694676&source=froogle&mr:trackingCode=A70561C3-1EE8-E111-9B44-001B21BCB944&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType={adtype}&mr:ad={creative}&mr:keyword={keyword}&mr:match={matchtype}&mr:filter={adwords_producttargetid}&gclid=CP6J-8-RzLoCFQVgMgodo2gA1A

I would invest in a quick disconnect so it is simple to pop on and off!

 

[wuttheheeck]

yes, thats the general idea. I need at the minimum 20 feet.

Can anybody claim good results with a non NG-rated hosing? im specifically interested in compression air hoses, as NG is low pressure. Im sure theres some issue about the inside hose deteriorating.

I know its not up to quality. but i dont want to break my bank on a hose ill use 8 hours a month.

 

[duboman]

Personally I pick safety over money 100% of the time

Don't forget about shut offs as well. Remember, you won't be paying for LP so there is a big net savings over time. Not sure what LP costs you but for me two tanks equal the price of that hose recommended........

 

[Komocabo]

I also vote for safety. Those NG hoses are made specifically for NG applications for a reason. Yes it will cost 100-150, but you will be able to sleep well knowing that your makeshift hose isn't going to blow up the house. It is well worth the investment, and definitely have a professional do the install.

 

[brewpal]

Install a shut-off at the hard pipe then a gas quick-disconnect. I use 1/2" rubber heater hose sold by the foot at the hardware store. It is disconnected and purged after each brew session before hit is hung up. Working great for 5 years now with no issues. Go with the larger diameter hose to maintain gas flow.