Why Use Dixie Gas Lines?

Why use Dixie Gas Lines?
Many pool builders and landscapers are trying to install their own gas pipe now and are ultimatley creating problems for you, the home owner. Sure we could come out and just throw some pipe in the ground,hook it up and call it good! And as far as you know, it is installed correctly. Not exactly. We have had many, many hours of training on gas pipe for all applications and it is a little more than just chucking in some pipe.
USE CAUTION if your Landscaper or pool builder is going to install your gas line! 80% of our most recent calls have been because the gas line was installed incorrectly.
common calls have been:
Pool heater not coming on
Pool heater runs and shut off, then runs and shuts off ect.
Noisy pool heater(High pitch whistle)
Constantly replacing flame sensors
Taking way too long to heat the pool or hot tub even.
Questar has red tagged them.
Improper regulators installed.
Leaks due to improper burial depth
Gas odors
Don't get burned by an unlicensed gas contractor.If you want it done right the first time,without repeat fuel problems and costy service calls,Then hire a Plumber or HVAC contractor to run your gas!****They have the experience and are the "ONLY ONES THAT HAVE HAD PROPER TRAINING TO INSTALL GAS PIPE!!!"****

Do your homework! You will more than likely need to change out your gas meter as well.Most pool heaters consume as much fuel as A single family house does alone!

We have over 13 yrs experience, fully licensed and insured.

LET'S CATCH THE PROBLEM BEFORE THE PROBLEM CATCHES BACK UP TO YOU! Please allow us our proposal and rest assured. Our work is 100% city,state, and federal compliant.

Underground Gas Lines Depths and Codes

There are only a couple of occasions that iron pipe be used underground any more! Times are changing and things are getting better all the way around! polyethylene is the new and improved and is your best bet to a safe and reliable underground fuel line.The minimal burial depth should be no less than 18" from top of finished grade. This is also the same for iron pipe but rest assured that your poly pipe will not rust like the iron pipe will. It comes in all sizes and lengths and should be used for all applications. Fire pits, BBQ's, detaches garages, or pool heaters!
We have installed lines that are up to 300' from the meter with no problems at all running on 2 lbs of pressure. Questar will only increase your gas pressure if you meet their specific guidelines. One of which, you must consume OVER 701 Cubic Feet per Hour. This includes all of your existing appliances and also your new appliances, say like for a new pool. BE FOR WARNED! If you are building a pool in Utah, be sure to get a FREE pre-evaluation from questar gas company to let them check your meter and fuel line size from the main in the road to make sure you will be OK with fuel pressure and volume of natural gas. Make sure this is installed by a licensed PLUMBER OR HVAC CONTRACTOR! They are the only ones that are officially licensed to install underground gas pipe! An R.M.G.A certification is not a license to install gas pipe! We are fixing many of these that people think they know what they are doing and don't! Be sure your not had by this!
This underground fuel line must be buried 3' on a parallel of any electrical and may NOT be put in the same trench as electrical! There are certain cases of where the city official may approve it if it needs to be in the same trench. Water is OK to be in the same trench! If you will be coming up through concrete, you will need to sleeve the gas pipe from the concrete.
Also ,don't forget to install your tracer wire! International fuel code states that this wire be no less than 14 gauge and buried separate from the gas line with 2" of earth separating the two.
BE FOR YOU DIG ANY TRENCHES BE SURE TO CALL BLUE STAKES AT 1800-662-4111! This service is free and could save you hundreds of bucks! Be sure to call them 2 working days before you dig to give each utility company time to mark their lines! If you have any questions on depths, sizing or codes, feel free to contact Jeramy at 435-229-9961

Don't get burned by an unlicensed contractor!

Most pool contractors are not licensed to install gas pipe! Or electrical for that matter.And the contractors that are installing gas pipe, really have no idea on the problems they are creating for a customer after they have collected your hard earned money and moved on to their next pool. An R.M.G.A. or Rocky Mountain Gas Certification does not make your pool contractor a licensed gas contractor.You as the homeowner,need to make sure that your new 20K -100K swimming pool and heater are installed correctly.
Almost 99% of the time, if you are building a swimming pool and have added a pool heater,(even a small one) you are going to need to change your gas meter!.Think about it this way, the average size home of about 1500sf to 3000sf is built and gets a new meter installed by the gas company.The meter that they will install will be a meter that will accommodate only the appliances inside your house. Which by the way usually totals roughly 250 to 500 cubic feet per hour. Now you have decided you want to add a swimming pool to your home, with a pool heater that consumes as much gas as all the appliances your whole house does alone.This is where the problems begin! If, when you built your swimming pool, your gas meter was not changed out to a larger meter, your pool heater is probably burning incorrectly! Don't be alarmed! This is fixable in most cases!
Your new pool heater installed incorrectly will create problems for you! It's just a matter of time! Some problems you can see right away, and some you can't.
Low fuel pressure can cause your pool heater hours or even days of run time to get your temperature up even a few degrees! Extremely high gas fuel bills, repeat pilot light outages, carbon build up, very costly equipment damage, or ultimately bodily harm or death can also result if your pool heater is installed incorrectly.This is why you would want a licensed plumber or hvac contractor to install your gas piping. Call your local gas pipe specialist to have them check your system, usually for free. You can also call your local gas company and usually get a free evaluation to let you know if your pool heating system is installed up to par.
Be sure you know who you hire! Get many references and ask to see some of the work they've done! Check with your states Department of Professional Licensing! Do your homework! Oh and one other thing, Do not give them your final payment until you are completely satisfied with your finished construction project! There are many great builders out there but there are also just as many that will take your final payment and you will never see again! Sad but true, this economy thing is hitting everybody! A lien release may also be a good idea for when each of the subs are paid.