Natural Gas Experts

[pilot-werx]

I am hoping that there is a natural gas expert that visits the forum. For those that have not read down through my "New Dairy" thread (http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/233365-new-dairy.html), I am in the process of building a new butter manufacturing plant for our family business. Bordering one side of our property is a natural gas line that I was hoping to be able to access. Is there anyone that has dealt with a similar situation? Is there any special permitting involved?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[jveretto]

Depends on what kind of line it is. Is anyone else close by hooked to the line? If line is for transporting long distances, probably not.

 

[LazySusanFarms]

Your biggest concern will be pipe pressure. The regulator needed to reduce transmission pipe pressure to something usable can be fairly big and expensive. Check with the transmission company and your local utility.

 

[Egon]

You have to talk to your local gas supplier as to what is available and how much it cost's.:thumbsup:

You make your application and the Supplier will give you all the details and install all right up to the stub off at your place. At that point a certified technician will probably be require to complete your installation.

 

[Bird]

When I was doing gas leakage surveys, I found gas lines in town with pressure so low that no regulator was needed at the meter. On the other hand, I found one cross country line that was running 975 psi that day. Of course I was checking for leaks at the point the city had tapped into that line.

You have to talk to your local gas supplier as to what is available and how much it cost's

That's the only sensible thing to do.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

If it's a major transmission line you will need what they call a "farm tap".

I know this, because I took an 8 hour "pipeline safety" course yesterday.

 

[greasemonkeyok]

Don't be surprised if you find that the pipeline company can't legally sell natural gas in your area because another company has the franchise from the government.

The MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION may, or may not, be a helpful source of information. Start here:
http://www.maine.gov/mpuc/natural_gas/choice-commercial.html

 

[Dr Dave]

This is what happens if you hit a 24', 900psi gas pipe line. KTIV News 4 Sioux City IA: News, Weather and Sports - HOME Natural gas pipeline explosion. These guys did not get a locate, they were trenching in drainage tile.

 

[pilot-werx]

The state has been no help. The line that borders the property is 30" in diameter and at 1450 psi. The reducing valve pricing and heaters to keep them from freezing should be interesting!

 

[Egon]

For home use you will not be tapping into a 30inch line.

You have to talk to the local Gas Utility Company.

If it's a transmission line no way you'd be able to tap into it!

Ever done a "Hot Tap" and just borrow some gas??:laughing: