LPG Gas Pipe Extension DIY

[tullah]

The cooker runs off a pair of 14kg propane bottles sited outside against the wall. I want to move the cylender thirty feet further away round the corner out of sight. Had a quote for £250 labour plus materials, hence posting here.

Is it possible to cut into the 15mm above ground copper pipe, put a thirty foot flexi hose into the gap now created leading it round the corner and connect the other end of the flexi hose to the other end of the 15mm pipe. Basically I just want to insert a length of thirty foot flexible hose into the 15mm line of copper pipe.
If it's not possible to use flexi steel pipe then it will mean fitting 30ft rigid 15mm copper pipe.
Either way could you give me idiot proof step by step instructions showing materials needed and how to connect up. I'm a good hand at messing around with blue water pipe but I'm sure there are better ways to spend £250.
TIA.

 

[spin cycle]

i don't think there is a better way of spending £250 in this situation TBH

 

[Adeptandy]

Whole lot of questions on this one need answering to conform to regulations and be safe

 

[Kidds]

You can do whatever you want but it won't comply to regs unless signed off by a registered fitter.

 

[Adeptandy]

You can do whatever you want but it won't comply to regs unless signed off by a registered fitter.

.....and if it doesn't conform its the quickest way to get it a RIDDOR if the wrong GRE see's it

 

[Mur Huwcun]

I’m sure you could prepare the base for cylinders, dig the trench, lay the lpg pipe, sand bed it, lay marker tape and reinstate etc yourself then get the relevant person to connect up, test and tick off a bit cheaper.

 

[br jones]

The cooker runs off a pair of 14kg propane bottles sited outside against the wall. I want to move the cylender thirty feet further away round the corner out of sight. Had a quote for £250 labour plus materials, hence posting here.

Is it possible to cut into the 15mm above ground copper pipe, put a thirty foot flexi hose into the gap now created leading it round the corner and connect the other end of the flexi hose to the other end of the 15mm pipe. Basically I just want to insert a length of thirty foot flexible hose into the 15mm line of copper pipe.
If it's not possible to use flexi steel pipe then it will mean fitting 30ft rigid 15mm copper pipe.
Either way could you give me idiot proof step by step instructions showing materials needed and how to connect up. I'm a good hand at messing around with blue water pipe but I'm sure there are better ways to spend £250.
TIA.

Just dont ,spend 250 and get a ticket fot the job from a gas safe registered plumber .

 

[TrickyT]

Is it possible to cut into the 15mm above ground copper pipe, put a thirty foot flexi hose into the gap now created leading it round the corner and connect the other end of the flexi hose to the other end of the 15mm pipe. Basically I just want to insert a length of thirty foot flexible hose into the 15mm line of copper pipe.

It is certainly possible. Just remember to specify top or bottom bunk when you are locked up because it has gone wrong.

Work in the gas industry and have many horror stories of things that have gone wrong. It it really worth it?

Trevor

 

[tomlad]

I agre with above but were presuming the 250 dude is gas safe , certs ....... un not a have a go builder

 

[tullah]

Thank you everyone. Seems my wife is right again.

 

[roscoe erf]

The cooker runs off a pair of 14kg propane bottles sited outside against the wall. I want to move the cylender thirty feet further away round the corner out of sight. Had a quote for £250 labour plus materials, hence posting here.

Is it possible to cut into the 15mm above ground copper pipe, put a thirty foot flexi hose into the gap now created leading it round the corner and connect the other end of the flexi hose to the other end of the 15mm pipe. Basically I just want to insert a length of thirty foot flexible hose into the 15mm line of copper pipe.
If it's not possible to use flexi steel pipe then it will mean fitting 30ft rigid 15mm copper pipe.
Either way could you give me idiot proof step by step instructions showing materials needed and how to connect up. I'm a good hand at messing around with blue water pipe but I'm sure there are better ways to spend £250.
TIA.

yes i've done the same thing I used the same pipe as is used on cutting gear and ran it through some slightly larger pipe waste pipe to protect it from the weather works well

 

[milkloss]

The cooker runs off a pair of 14kg propane bottles sited outside against the wall. I want to move the cylender thirty feet further away round the corner out of sight. Had a quote for £250 labour plus materials, hence posting here.

Is it possible to cut into the 15mm above ground copper pipe, put a thirty foot flexi hose into the gap now created leading it round the corner and connect the other end of the flexi hose to the other end of the 15mm pipe. Basically I just want to insert a length of thirty foot flexible hose into the 15mm line of copper pipe.
If it's not possible to use flexi steel pipe then it will mean fitting 30ft rigid 15mm copper pipe.
Either way could you give me idiot proof step by step instructions showing materials needed and how to connect up. I'm a good hand at messing around with blue water pipe but I'm sure there are better ways to spend £250.
TIA.

I'll break ranks! It's not that hard to have a go..... some yellow plastic coated copper pipe, compression fitting or two along with some jointing compound.........

I'd do it.

 

[rob h]

How's this different from putting a length of hose on the grass banger. Are their people getting a gass engineer out to pipe them up

 

[Adeptandy]

How's this different from putting a length of hose on the grass banger. Are their people getting a gass engineer out to pipe them up

Bit different putting a gas banger in the field to having a potential explosion near your house

 

[Netherfield]

I'll break ranks! It's not that hard to have a go..... some yellow plastic coated copper pipe, compression fitting or two along with some jointing compound.........

I'd do it.

So would I, but I wouldn't have put it up on here to tell the world and his mates.

 

[tullah]

I'm assuming I cut into the green coated 15mm pipe, rub off the coating and connect on with compression fittings. Would you use ptfe or jointing compound?

 

[milkloss]

I'm assuming I cut into the green coated 15mm pipe, rub off the coating and connect on with compression fittings. Would you use ptfe or jointing compound?

Run a knife round the plastic and peel it off.
jointing compound I reckon.

 

[roscoe erf]

How's this different from putting a length of hose on the grass banger. Are their people getting a gass engineer out to pipe them up

or connecting your pipes to your cutting gear in the workshop

 

[pettsy]

As far as I know it’s not illegal to do the job on your own property, as it’s not “work”. However if it’s not done correctly and goes wrong then you’ll be in trouble. Why would you risk it, shouldn’t cost mega money to have it done by a gas safe registered engineer.

 

[Adeptandy]

Run a knife round the plastic and peel it off.
jointing compound I reckon.

Gas ptfe, it’s thicker than normal ptfe and the Lpg won’t attack it.