Natural gas risers are used to bring buried natural gas piping above ground to allow access to the gas flowing through the piping system. Once the natural gas riser comes out of the ground, a valve is typically threaded to it in order to control the flow of natural gas. This valve is typically located just before a natural gas regulator and/or natural gas meter of some kind.
In situations where natural gas lines are run to other structures or appliances, after the natural gas meter, a natural gas riser will be used to bring the piping system above ground to feed an appliance such as a pool heater, fire pit, grill, furnace or boiler.
Natural gas risers range in size from ½” to 4” piping and are manufactured in various configurations, types and end connections. At EGW Water & Plumbing, we supply both anodeless and compression risers commonly used in natural gas systems.
Anodeless vs. Compression Risers
Anodeless risers are constructed of an epoxy coated exterior steel casing that protects the polyethylene pipe running through it. The poly pipe extends past the casing (below ground) so it can be joined to the poly piping system. An anode is not recommended for this riser because the steel pipe is not subject to gas pressure.
Compression risers are constructed of steel pipe with an epoxy coating for protection from corrosion. The below ground end of the riser has a compression fitting for connection to the piping system. It is recommended that an anode is attached to this riser. Compression risers are an economical and easily installed alternative.
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EGW Water & Plumbing is a one stop source for all of the components in a natural gas system, whether before or after the natural gas meter. Give us a call today at 972.446.1655 or send us a message through our contact form.
