4. Fittings and Pipework
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4. Fittings and Pipework

  4.1 For rigid pipework systems, the pipes should be made from solid drawn copper alloy or stainless steel tube. Steel tubing or aluminium or any materials having a low melting point should not be used.

  4.2 Connection between rigid pipe sections should be made with hard solder (minimum melting point 450°C), appropriate compression or screwed fittings are recommended for general use for pipework in LPG installations.

  4.3 Where a flexible hose is used length should be kept to a minimum, it should be protected from inadvertent damage where appropriate, it should meet the requirement of EN 1763 or equivalent and be installed in a manner that gives access for inspection along its whole length.

  4.4 There should be no joints in the pipework in the engine spaces.

Parent topic: Annex 5 - Liquid Petroleum Gas Installation for Domestic Use
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