TracPipe Product discussion

Talk with our Florida area rep about the TracPipe product line.
Products designed for running fuel gas, i.e. natural gas and propane.

[@stymie09]

I have TracPipe installed in my attic since 2011 and can smell a leak at the fitting but can't raise any bubbles. Has TracPipe always been Counterstrike coated? And have the Autosnap couplings been available since 2011?

[@plumbingexpress6801]

So if you smell gas I would HIGHLY recommend that you have a professional gas installer in your area come out and do a leak test on the system and make sure that the leak is either found or confirmed that you do not have one. TracPipe that is in a yellow jacket is not Counterstrike protected. The Autosnap fittings have been around since the very end of 2013.

[@ca8a]

Can I run tracpipe from my garage to kitchen about 20 feet long?

[@plumbingexpress6801]

Yes you should be able to as long as all of the manufacturers directions and guidelines are met. That means how it is sized, protected, and where it is run (along with the big one of NO leaks. This is a job best left to a professional so have a pro come out to give you pricing on the job

[@ca8a]

@@plumbingexpress6801 thanks so much for the information I really appreciate it!

[@GrantRTanner]

The manual for autoflare kinda sucks. It provides maximum stip length. Who wants that? I want the ideal strip length. So you know how many ridges to expose for 1/2" tracpipe for autoflare fitting?

[@TheReal1953]

About 1 3/8" -1 1/2" inches according to their chart. But, the use of AutoSnap eliminates the visible stainless corrugation...three corrugations showing before pushing into fitting.

[@plumbingexpress6801]

I normally see close to the maximum strip length used by the less experienced guys and as they learn how to use the fittings they trim back less. To TheReal1953's point the AutoSnap does make it so you can have no vivible stainless. We have a lot of gas piping that is done out on barrier islands here in Florida and we want to protect that stainless as it is in effect razor thin (that is a pun as anyone who has been cut by CSST can attest) and rust can pinhole it VERY quickly if left exposed.

[@paulsundquist3125]

Can you reuse the fitting?

[@plumbingexpress6801]

Yes, as long as the ring (2 pieces) is still in good, unbent, shape then it should be able to be reused.

[@TheReal1953]

The AutoSnap can be reused with some caveats; gently pry the ring open a bit without damaging the sealing surface e. If it snaps back into the fitting, you've probably opened it enough. If not, it will be too loose and the stainless pipe will not 'snap' into the fitting as intended. Takes some practice to get it correct.

[@pauln6150]

@@plumbingexpress6801 finally! someone actually said yes. the internet csst fitting police may be paying you a visit!