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Originally Posted by l2ridehd
There is black iron pipe rated for gas, but their is also copper flex tubing that is rated for gas. The lines used in TV have to meet code for gas rated pipe to be used. The problem is that copper will melt in high heat where black iron has a much higher melting temperature. It might be an improvement to replace the flex tubing with black iron, however a better and lower cost solution would be to get an automatic shut off installed in the gas line tied to some type of heat/fire sensor in the attic.
For the most part I have found the quality of construction for TV homes to be above average. I would say good quality, not very good quality. I will continue to use gas. I prefer it for cooking, heating, hot water and pool heater. I also have a gas fireplace. I will consider installing an automated system for shutting it off at the meter. I need to do some research to determine what is the best value solution and I will post it when I find it.
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Now this is a heck of an idea. I will continue to monitor this message thread to see what you have come-up with. Thank you. My husband will most likely research this too.
-Kathy