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Many people think of a plumber when there are water issues in their home. Not many will think of one when they need natural gas piping repair. Marietta gas plumbers will install or repair gas lines for water heaters, furnaces and even a fireplace or outdoor grill. There are a few major differences between a plumber working on the water pipes and the gas pipes. License and Training In plumbing, the water or gas will travel through the pipes looking to level itself out. Each of them will also exploit any holes in the pipes to escape. Because the water is denser, it will always flow downhill. Gas, on the other hand, will look to rise above the surrounding air. These are just a few of the differences that a gas plumber encounters. Through training and experience, gas plumbers will understand how the gas works and be able to comprehend better the ordinances regulating how the gas is used. Many local municipalities will require a gas plumber to be licensed and certified to work with gas lines. This will be obtained through classwork as well as in-field experience. A master license for either a gas or water plumber signifies someone with extensive training. Master plumbers are often the ones training new plumbers. Tools While the concepts are the same, gas and water plumbing use different tools and materials for installation and repair jobs. Traditionally, water lines were constructed from copper pipe while the gas lines were cast iron. This is because the sulfur that is added to the gas can corrode the inside of the copper pipe. Turns were made by attaching angle pieces to the pipes. The copper turns would be soldered on while the cast iron usually had threaded ends. A special plumbing tape is wrapped around the seals to make them airtight. A lubricant is also used to reduce friction in the connection. Newer technologies have introduced plastic and PVC type pipes in both water and gas plumbing. These pipes are easier to work with, reducing labor hours and overall cost of installation. Exhaust One of the most important issues with gas plumbing is exhaust. With water, the force from the supply line will move the water to the sinks or toilets and then out the drains. Any leaks are detected rather quickly. As the natural gas burns, it can release carbon monoxide into the home, causing serious illness. A gas plumber needs to have experience with exhaust to remove the carbon dioxide from the home. But carbon dioxide can also build up if it is not burned fully or if there are leaks in the lines. That is why a carbon monoxide detector is critical in homes that use natural gas. Natural gas is one of the least expensive fuels for home heating while also being the most efficient. When dealing with gas piping repair, Marietta homeowners need to be aware of the serious nature of the natural gas and hire a master plumber experienced with natural gas.
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