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Pipe Size (in)
kW
0.75"
1"
1.25"
1.5"
2"
2.5"
3"
11
20
85
370
800
15
40
190
425
20
20
130
305
945
25
85
203
552
35
35
95
370
915
45
50
230
585
60
25
145
390
1185
70
5
75
225
710
80
65
195
630
100
40
140
460
130
50
215
150
30
150
Pipe Size (in)
kW
0.75"
1"
1.25"
1.5"
11
30
125
200
15–17
10
60
125
20
10
60
125
Fuel Pipe Sizing Natural Gas
NATURAL GAS INSTALLATION
Note:
– Pipe sizing is based on 0.5" H
2
O pressure drop.
– Sizing includes a nominal number of elbows and tees.
– Please verify adequate service and meter sizing.
– Tables based on black pipe.
Table 4a
Natural Gas 5" to 7" of Water Column
(Table values are maximum pipe run in feet.)
Table 4b
Natural Gas 3.5" to 5"
of Water Column
(Table values are maximum
pipe run in feet.)
BTU and
Pressure Decal
Flex Fuel Line
Safety Shut-Off
with Pressure Port
For Underground Installations Verify
Piping System for Code Compliance
Size Meter for Generator Load
Plus ALL Appliances
Check Distance with
Gas Provider
Size gas pipe with Generator Sizing Guide or to local codes.
Natural Gas
1 cubic foot = 1,000 BTU
1 therm = 100,000 BTU
Gas consumption = 13,000-16,000 BTU per kW/hr
Pressure
1 inch mercury = 13.61 inches water column
1 inch Water Column = 0.036 psi
3.5–7 inches water column = 0.126 psi to 0.252 psi
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