Installation Guide

HOME-FLEX Underground 13
Sizing Methods and Examples
Step 3 Determine the number and type of HOME-FLEX
TM
Underground fittings that are
required in the system. Add the equivalent number of feet from Table 5.1 “Length to Add to
Each Run for Each Fitting” on page 20 of this guide to the number of feet calculated above.
Step 4 Use Table 5.7 on page 26 for 10 PSI elevated pressure LP Gas. Find the nearest length
that is equal to or greater than the length calculated in step 3 above. Follow the row across
until the number of BTUs provided is equal to or greater than the required BTUs required for
this run - check the column header for required pipe diameter.