Installing Gas Line and regulators for a 500 gallon propane tank . Total cost for installation.

[@frankwilson9228]

Evan it always amazes me how your subscribers criticize your safety measures. Your are a smart guy and I know there is no way you would jeopardize your or Rebekahs safety. Thanks for what you do.

[@timboslice3755]

People have nothing better to do but to pick at other people's lives unfortunately. Good day to you!

[@tanneradams20]

That’s what gets me. Dudes like educated in industrial maintenance. He’s no dummy lol

[@robert5109]

I can't believe the timing , we are doing the same thing to my shop on Friday. Thanks a bunch, you saved me some work on the heavy fittings , I did not know they had to be forged. Good job Evan !!!!

[@CountryViewAcres]

I learned that according to code should have installed a dielectric union at the building. To isolate the building from the tank. Usually a dielectric union is used. I pinned a comment about it.

[@CountryViewAcres]

I learn something new through an e-mail that was sent to me. According to NFPA 58 6 .11 .3 .17. A dielectric fitting is required at the building to isolate the tank from the building. Usually a dielectric union is used.

[@azmick662]

ACE Hardware is the GOAT!

[@JackCossairt]

Some companies like to use double flares on the copper tubing , I have used them for about 40 yrs. and believe they do seal better.

[@bige.3474]

I just bought two 420 pound bottles from Menard's for $900 each plus tax. You did good finding that used tank.

[@davidcarpenter9231]

I used to hand dig the Ditch to put the Gas line in

[@ardurbin2]

Ole Jack Armstrong methodogy. No need for health club membetships 40 years ago! 😂

[@davidcarpenter9231]

@@ardurbin2 yep I worked 30 years digging ditches to put Propane Gas lines in

[@ardurbin2]

Happy to learn CVA has an ACE hardware in driving distance. 👍

[@csnanny1882]

Sorry I don’t know what you are talking asking about, but I love you anyway. And I love all your animals , God bless you and Rebecca. ❤

[@nohphd]

Did this myself a couple of years ago. Wish I’d been able to view this before I did my installation. Keep the content coming!

[@sweetlovetiger]

Hey buddy I thought I give you something to think about maybe you should cut a piece of PVC inhalf to put over the propane line coming out of the ground so if some reason you bump it with the mower you got something to protect it. Take care and thank you for sharing your projects

[@leol1682]

Like the video Evan on your gas Propane tank .

[@joerodrigues3816]

Yes your back great to see you my friend and great video thank you hope you’re all well and having fun god bless you and your family always mate.

[@FieldstonefarmOH]

Great job

[@tomriblett2979]

very well done We sold our propane tank and put in an out side wood burner that heat the whole home.

[@michaelwebb4833]

Have you checked into radiant tube heater you can buy them in the length you need

[@CountryViewAcres]

I looked at them. They are expensive.

[@maryadams5898]

The color yellow denotes gas and/or steam as a safety indicator for when digging for any or all.

[@maryadams5898]

When I had my tank installed years ago by the company the line was just barely under the ground, the deeper I think is safer.

[@Dan-qy1rg]

All that information is a great share for those of us that are DIY-er's. I like the uni-struts that you used, makes it look neat and professional. I like your 3 car garage, would love to have one myself. Good job Evan! Thanks for sharing, have a goodnight!

[@AndrewDuff2188]

only suggestion id make for the next install is make it come out right below your Z channel for wainscot. it will help shed water plus if anything happens you will only have to replace a small 3 ft piece compared to an entire side piece

[@jamesharless5357]

Nice work,great video!👍🏻

[@X-American]

You forgot to ad in the downspout screw into the total cost😂😂😂😂. Might think about using like 4 radiant heaters like I have in out farm market store. They put off some heat and they wall mount aiming down 2 one one side 2 on the other I bet it would stay HOT in there. Probably I want to say $230 ish each. I'll try post link or model number. Mr. Heater F272200 MH25NG 25,000-BTU Natural-Gas Radiant Heater But WOW is it more now. I'm almost positive we paid 239 or 249 a year ago

[@johnsandell4501]

Stay warm!

[@ronaldlee2376]

Suggest installing safety guard for both ends of line to protect it from zero turn, ect.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Growing up in the 1960's my dad and I dug graves at three cemeteries. We did not care if it was hard ground. Digging bar, Madick, and a shovel worked just fine. Younger guys just do not like manual labor. Guess that is why there is a labor shortage for so many jobs now.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi.... Evan thanks you for showing your video homestead bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

[@lynnhudson838]

The flare nut you call "normal" are for water line, not gas line. Drop forged are for gas (& refrigeration) lines.

[@timrauscher3965]

It's cool that you can install your own tank and pipe. I have a garage shop (much smaller than your 3 bay garage) and used the same blue flame heater, which seemed to put out a lot of co2. I then switched it out for the largest propane rv heater I could find. It works great for me and I get thermostatically controlled heat.

[@dougdobbs]

Outstanding bargain, it sounds like, well done!

[@stevengunter2843]

You are great with your money and it’s ever job you do it’s done right!!

[@bernardjones6162]

Great job! A little ding to the building from the backhoe. I have made quite a few in my days! Lol

[@hoagland1943]

I love the size of the garage/workshop. When building or adding onto, it never hurts to build a larger space than the bare minimum.

[@teenagefarmer]

Looks good keep it up

[@sandratalbert9578]

Another interesting video 👍👍👍

[@wallaceloper637]

Very good video just saying

[@jimbucher1049]

So impressed with your mechanical ability.....another great video !!!

[@valeriedevereux5912]

I love Ace Hardware. They have never let me down. Just wish there was one close by me.

[@bay9876]

Good planing on the propane heating unit and supply. The insulated ceiling would make the heat keep inside with maybe a ceiling fan or two to push the heat downwards. Nice work on the installation just before the cold season hits.

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks Evan

[@littlemogocreek]

Sorry Evan, I laughed when you hit the shed 🙂 We've all done that ;-) I did learn a little on gas plumbing though...why I always watch your videos as I almost always pick up a valuable lesson. Guessing the wood burning stove wasn't keeping you warm enough? Thanks for teaching Mr Perfection ;-) Great job.

[@CountryViewAcres]

the wood stove is in the workshop. This will be to heat the garage half.

[@jimnaz5267]

NICELY DONE. I enjoy all of your videos. Can you tell us where you learned all your mechanical, electrical and machining skills,... very impressive. Hi to Rebecca too. Best from Chicago Lincoln Park.

[@garystlaske7703]

Another great Video, Always a great learning experience, Truely enjoy, Project turned out Very Nice..😊

[@williamwhite1596]

Good video ! God Bless !!!

[@mikeharris2985]

When you use the backhoe to dig you can also use the bucket after you have the line covered good to tamp the dirt as you fill the ditch so it won’t take so long to settle

[@bobwollard9105]

When you get all of those improvements completed, you will be as snug as a bug in a rug. Well done.

[@timcritz3194]

I really enjoy your channel and respect you for keeping it real. We all make mistakes.

[@jamesdwyer5050]

Hey Evan when you was adding up how much you spent on the install you forgot to add the cost to fix the gutter that was damaged 😅😅..Enjoy you videos keep up the good work.

[@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586]

Looks good. Hope it all works out great for you. My brother-in-law was a pipeline welder who had to quit doing the job he loved when he had a very major heart attack in his early 50's. He was supposedly rated very high and had no problem finding work, but otherwise he was really accident prone. He started his own lawn mowing business after that and it ALWAYS seemed that he was damaging things. Subsequent multiple heart problems after several years put an end to that venture. I have always wondered how on earth he could do the welding, because all the welds were tested and he always passed. Compared to him, your mistakes/accidents are nothing. So don't let it bother you. Oh yes, we lost my brother-in-law a few years ago at the age of 85.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Nice work Evan have a great day.

[@georgemoomaw9437]

Check out radiant heat. It is like the sun. It heats product, floor, people, machines, tools, etc. It is much or efficient in garage type applications than “space” heating.

[@sroberts605]

Or a diesel heater - dry heat, and can be mobile and directed at a project for drying etc.

[@ewaldherman1374]

Good Morning ~ Next time you need to change out the 1st Stage Regulator pick your self up a longer Pig Tail use a 20" VISE A 12" then spin the pig tail in circle to make proper connection. The longer pig tail will allow for better alignment with piping.

[@miguelavelasquez8056]

Hay Evan looks like that little toy of yours does the job pretty well for you nice to see you operate it thank you for sharing blessings to you and your family

[@terrycastor8299]

Looks good. Rocks are always a concern when burying anything, pipe or wire. It's pretty amazing how they can wear through things. I mean, it's a rock, inanimate object, but we forget the earth is a living thing. It moves , changes shape and morphs as it will. Your pipe should be fine all that said. Darn the luck on the downspout. Stuff happens.

[@PtHough]

Really enjoyed your video. Well done .Good job done.

[@chrisdraper1976]

Great video. Get some heat in the shop the you can start working on the allis chambers

[@davidparker9116]

You should’ve put some caution tape in the trench half depth as per code so you don’t hit it if you dig in that area

[@CountryViewAcres]

Yellow line goes under and comes back out 15 feet away. It is kind of obvious. Only an idiot wouldn't realize it. So Yes, to be idiot proof, I should have.

[@outdoorstudios2022]

Thanks CVA

[@glennstatham960]

Viewers may have noticed, the 'left-hand' threaded pipe fittings have a notch cut in the flat where the spanner goes, indicating 'left-hand' thread.

[@kd5inm]

When my dad did the propane line at our old place in the country he used fiberglass pipe to put the copper line inside. It was 2 inch pipe, the kind they bury under gas station parking lots for gasoline pipe to run through. Buried it lasts forever and is very durable.

[@ardenehanson2840]

Our propane is 2.70 a gal. Yours is much cheaper. Awesome!

[@T_157-40]

Last step: Have artist paint “Buck Rodgers Space Capsule” on side of tank, lol.

[@kcosten]

With your solar capabilities, I would suggest an electric heater / fan to run electric most of the time so you don't use up your consumable unless you have to (ie power outage and you have to run the load ont he house, then use the propane to control the shop temp). You would save a lot of money on propane.

[@kathyline11]

Great job! that has to be a feeling of a job well done!

[@stevenpage3311]

You’ve done a great job Brother 🤙

[@1new-man]

Nice catch; good job!

[@frrapp2366]

you might want to get some pvc pipe that would fit over the propane line at the shop side to protect it from things that might hit it where it comes out of the ground, (mowers, trimming ,ect).

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Great job! Thank you for sharing!

[@craigwiest772]

Nice project. Hard work and a free tank. What’s not to like. Just in time for cold weather. Nothing like a warm shop to improve the spirits. We used metal to close off the ceiling plus about 36 inches of blown in insulation. Might want to consider protecting the copper pipe where it enters/leaves the ground. Mowers and string trims are hard on things.

[@billylewis7627]

nice video....at my work place we had to redo 28 propane tanks feeding 28 generators.. only thing here is we had to install a sediment trap..must be a code thing for our location.

[@garyp1533]

Check into a tube type overhead radiant heater way more effeciant and no noise to listen to from the fan on forced air one

[@edsecorr7812]

Great job love your videos thank you

[@leerios414]

Great video man! Thanks.

[@ssmith8881]

Evan - I was surprised by your comments about the fittings not being excepted by your propane company. Do the thinner fittings meet code? If so, how can they make you change the fittings? What do they know that the writers of the code do not know?

[@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586]

From what I thought he was saying, he knew he would need the heavier, thicker fittings because when he had originally installed the house propane tank, the propane company had made him tear it apart and use the thicker one. But maybe I am misunderstanding your comment.

[@CountryViewAcres]

my assumption, is the heavier fitting will do be better outside with freezing and thawing. I believe they told me, that the thinner nuts would crack, and then you would have a gas leak.

[@juliesmall3756]

I always enjoy your videos, and I don't want you to think I'm being critical but I thinkyou would have better luck digging that with the thumb retracted back against the boom or removed if it won't retract more. Where it is it looks like it constricted your bucket from digging deeper and fuller. On backhoes and excavators I have always kept the thumb all the way back unless using it to pick up things while working. Just my personal experience. Thanks for all your videos.

[@dungeondark]

Copper tip: Spray a wisp of light oil ( I like WD-40) on the POL and flare fittings before connecting. You will almost never get that seepy leak. Also replacing a couple needed appurtenances does not qualify as " refurbishing" a tank. That 50 year old PRV is 30 years past its service life and the liquid withdrawal valve probably will nor work either. The rubber seat in the outage gauge valve is almost certainly gone to where you only have a brass to brass seal requiring a wrench to loosen and seat. The rubber in the ancient filler valve is probably going to start leaking at any time or end up with a propane delivery truck stuck on it till the driver disconnects his hose from the nozzle and gets reamed by the employer for not using the safety end. Your propane company does not have your safety in mind if they filled your tank before the plumbing was complete and they could conduct a final safety check and leak test. All in all, you do good work so good luck and stay safe and warm.

[@garyjohn316]

Just what I needed to see! Thanx!

[@learning2no]

We also have an Ace Hardware and a home depot, I go to Home Depot and they never have what I want,so I end up back at Ace Hardware every time. They are small but have more than the box store.

[@fredkaminski3668]

I thought you installed a mini split heat pump in the barn.

[@BGWenterprises]

Its basically 92,000 btus per propane gallon. With the rateing of any of your heaters you can estimate the number of hours the 400 gallons will last. Remember to use the burner amount of btus with the fumes going outside, not the btus going in to the room. . I might suggest a pipe point to run a generator on. Would be a miner expense to do that part. Or a line to a bbq location. Or yea you have a PTO type.

[@thaddeustroyer]

Hey Evan, i think you probably know this already but hopefully im pointing out something that saves you in the long run. I noticed you put your bucket all.thw forward to support you when using the backhoe... when you do that your bucket rams are all the way extended, that is the weakest point your buckt has and i know from when i use my backhoe it it can push the tractor around pretty aggressively sometimes. I dont think it will be a problem but in an extreme case and something going horribly wrong, there is a chance you could bend your cylinder rod. The stronger option is to use the bottom "flat" of.the bucket for support while backhoe-ing. I know we are all big boys and you probably have a reason for doing it.the way you are and certainly not telling you how you need to do things, i am just trying to pass on info. Love the channel and keep up the great work.

[@CountryViewAcres]

The backhoe slides the tractor around when the bucket is flat. With the bucket facing down the tractor stays in place better.

[@donaldstrishock3923]

Good thing you are using the "Supped-up" flare nuts. Does that silver "paint-job" ; "Rejuvinate" that OLD TANK? ( they have date stamps for time of service use ) does this make it "All-right" for the Propane Delivery Company, or don't they care what they are dumping their products into!!! ? Liked the "shovel-action" on the dig. Thank you Sir for the Excelent vidio and happy safe "Rigging". Best wishes with all your endeavours.

[@richardkeeton3057]

The propane company came out and inspected the tank and also did a pressure test. Once it passed then it was painted.

[@markpriddy1]

Very educational. 👍

[@bobf12]

Do you not have to have yellow warning tape in the ditch with your gas line?

[@CountryViewAcres]

Nope. It is kind of obvious. Yellow tubing goes under, and comes out 15 feet away.

[@carlthor91]

Next project. Insulated ceiling, with vapor barrier. Best wishes from the far North.

[@gregj2647]

Nice job. I’m surprised you didn’t have to lay warning tape above the gas line. Propane is $1.90 here in central Minnesota

[@shanebiggers8437]

I wish it was that cheap here in Mississippi it’s 3.09 the other day

[@tiredofit1429]

Very helpful! Thank you

[@cchambers8632]

I see the deer on the front of your hoodie. I know you raise steers, pigs, chickens and turkeys. Do you harvest a deer off of your land? Also, have you been able to get any fish to eat out of your pond?

[@ragecave518]

In his original hay field you can see a deer stand. Think he has videos of the build from a few years ago.

[@richardeberly2598]

You should have installed your shut off valve before the second stage regulator. The tank is so close you can just shut off the tank but it should go in this order pipe shut off valve union then second stage regulator then into the building!

[@househen1]

We get our tank filled in the summer months because for some reason gas is always cheaper then.

[@sroberts605]

Keeps their trucks running when not many people ordering?

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Nice job

[@bendigr]

How did I know you were going to hit the building?

[@carolspronk8401]

I am always entertained by the oops in your videos

[@petergielen5905]

thx for sharing!

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi, I can’t Believe how relaxed American law is when it comes to Gasfitting electric etc etc in Australia you have to be licensed and you have to be certified to do this type of work but in America it’s like any Tom Dick and Harry can have a crack at it LOL but then again we got 240 V and 440v over here which would not make around if you do it wrong , you would be pushing up daisies, anyway. Good luck to America. Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🧑🏾‍🦽

[@kd5inm]

We have 240vac and 440vac also. The 440v is usually seen in industrial equipment. In some states in the USA its legal as a homeowner to do your own gas lines, plumbing and electrical. In Texas where I live you can do all of that. In some towns you have things inspected before utilities are turned on. With the propane gas lines its checked for leaks and as long as it doesn't leak its good. I used to live outside Sydney and have family there in Australia so I am familiar with regulations there. That's why its harder to get things done there and harder on the poor who can't afford to pay for the workers to get anything done, so nothing gets done. Here things get done and as long as Tom, Dick and Harry are doing it to their own house and are doing it right, no harm. It's called freedom and right to repair.

[@AStepInTimeChimney]

Great video

[@rogerr1296]

Hey Evan, is your house tank is a 250 gal? Reason I'm asking is we're breaking ground on our home this month (🤞🙄) and are planning on a dual fuel HAVC, propane for the stove, water heater and a whole home generator for power outages (we live in the country as to) and have planned on a 500 gal tank but, if a 250 would last us for a couple of years then..... 🤷‍♂. Oh, we live further south than you so winter is probably not as cold or as long as yours.

[@stevenashby8268]

Wow, over here in England any gas work, either natural or LPG must be carried out by accredited persons. The work is then registered with the national body and certification is sent to your town hall and yourself, it is an expensive but safe way of making sure all gas work is done to regulation and house insurance need to see proof of certificates. Do you not need a meter to measure gas usage or earth wiring/bonding to pipework and cylinder over in the States.

[@rebaker2012]

Evan, in your case with the tank being so close you have the tank shut off. But it is code to have your shut off vale before the union. But like I said, your tank is close and not 300 feet away. Really like your channel. Stay safe.

[@CountryViewAcres]

we do hunt deer on our property. usually harvest 1 or 2 year. As for fishing, we haven't tried to fish the pond yet.

[@kd5inm]

​@@CountryViewAcresYou probably got your questions mixed up sir. It's all looking good!

[@sroberts605]

@@kd5inm lol edit: ahh I see the question now @cchambers8632?

[@vickihamrick5134]

Didn’t you have a wood stove in the workshop? Wouldn’t that have been much cheaper than propane, or did it not heat well enough?

[@CountryViewAcres]

Wood stove in the back half, in the workshop area. This is for the 3 car garage area.

[@elbertfreeman8124]

If you used inferred heaters, you would move your heating efficacy into 21 century "if it has a vent or heats the air its wasteful", takes hours to catch up. Also, with inferred you can open the big doors for short periods and the heat stays inside in the slab, equipment/work materials (your work area), not gone in seconds out the door with air-heater's. I Menchen'd these for the kennel a while back! Besides open flame propane heating systems art all that dangerous right? Never turn on the lights without getting a since of your surroundings before flipping a switch (electric arc)! How did the heating for the kennel work out?

[@CountryViewAcres]

The infrared ceiling heaters that face down, have a vent that go out the roof. I looked into buying one of them. only the small infrared heaters have I seen to be ventless. We heated the kennel with an electric space heater, and kept the door open to the workshop which was heated by the Mr. Cool heat pump.

[@elbertfreeman8124]

granger part 5VD64 are hung from ceiling Chanes or with no ceiling at all. Do not have venting through the roof. and are controlled by thermostat! Or humidistat to keep floors from sweeting!@@CountryViewAcres

[@elbertfreeman8124]

Guess I should have followed up with a part number, Holes in the roof are never the best idea. Or having part of the heat escape the area! best of luck Evan.