Correct me if I am wrong but, I see CounterStrike® tubing by OmegaFlex. This CSST flex pipe is up to 400 times more resistant to the damaging effects of electrical energy than yellow CSST.
The union does not appear to be manufactured from Brass, an alloy of copper & zinc, for durability, corrosion resistance, and high electrical conductivity. It is a BIS rigid pipe nipple left/right hand threaded couple, manufactured from galvanized steel or cast iron, which may affect durability, corrosion resistance, and high electrical conductivity. If this is the case; a: there will be galvanic corrosion due to dissimilar metals unless joint faces are insulated with non-conducting gaskets & grommet-type fasteners. Even then the CounterStrike® manufacture might prohibit such use.
Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing – or CSST – is a yellow flexible pipe used to provide natural gas and propane to many homes and businesses. If you live or work in a structure built between 1990 and 2006, or if gas line work was performed on your building during that period, be aware of possible safety hazards associated with CSST. Get educated now to ensure your home or building is protected.
Some 500,000 new homes in the United States have CSST installed each year. But since regulations directing how pipes are bonded and grounded were not adopted until 2006, it’s smart to have your piping system inspected by a licensed electrician.
Direct bonding better secures electrical continuity and conductivity through metal pipes, while grounding can send any lightning strike into the ground. CSST systems installed before the bonding/grounding rules are susceptible to lightning strikes, which can cause electrical shocks.
Direct bonding on your natural gas system reduces the chances of electrical shock, as well as a natural gas leak or fire.
Lightning striking a CSST gas line system can be extremely dangerous. A strike on or near a building can travel through the structure’s piping system and cause a damaging power surge that can produce a gas leak or fire.
Watch this video to learn more about CSST safety and risks.
Have your CSST system inspected by a licensed electrician. If your system isn’t in compliance, a professional can help you take steps to protect your home or business.
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