@letsbetechs: Every time I see this line crossing the peak of the roof, I wonder about it, but I’ve never actually sought out the answer. ​Is there a minimum pipe length required after an elbow, or is that extra length just there to allow a little more flex on a pipe of this size? Or maybe it comes down to welded versus threaded? ​The extra flex since it's welded seems to make the most sense to me, but who can tell us exactly why? I look forward to seeing your thoughts and input in the comments! ​#hvac #hvactechnician #hvaclife

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erichollaway1
cire :
supposed to be yellow
2026-08-30 22:15:27
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dan.b873
Dan B. :
That’s an expansion joint
2026-07-16 19:24:35
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chris.s28
Christian Müller :
It's so that the pipe can contract and expande. The temperature differences can be up to 60° (in my region). On a 328ft(100m) pipe this can sum up to 2,83inch (72mm) in expansion. With this u it just bends a little, without it it would break.
2026-07-16 15:40:36
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ls1inferno
Tim Pratt :
thermal expansion
2026-07-16 17:57:56
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bonscott1999
Bonscott1999 :
expansion loop, steel pipe expands .00804"/per delta T/per 100' so you need to accommodate this with loops, bends, offsets or mechanical expansion joints.
2026-07-17 04:15:51
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kenlink822
kenlink822 :
Expansion loop.
2026-07-17 01:24:29
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douglaslauser
douglaslauser :
expansion.
2026-08-07 16:22:30
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slug366
slug366 :
expansion loop
2026-07-16 17:45:09
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user614646883
just another day 🇨🇦 :
expansion loop, do the pipe doesn't break on wide temperature swings
2026-07-16 19:57:24
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dammitstew
dammit.stew 🇨🇦 :
Expansion loops have to be a certain size dependent on the pipe diameter. Think 2” is 6’
2026-07-17 02:11:14
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evanbrewer227
evanbrewer227 :
The pipe will expand depending on the temperature and pressure. especially over long straight runs.
2026-07-19 18:22:40
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chuckreardon2
chuckreardon2 :
Expansion and contraction
2026-07-17 02:19:49
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crypto__2020
Crypto__2020 :
It’s an expansion joint
2026-07-17 01:09:13
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jimschmidt86
jimschmidt86 :
Thermal expansion
2026-07-17 02:04:22
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yourfavoriteservic
yourfavoriteservicetech77 :
expansion joint/flex joint
2026-07-16 15:33:24
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ferenczy68
Steve Вrantley :
Because they didn't make that left turn at Albuquerque...?
2026-07-16 15:37:46
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glockglock92
Glockk92 :
expansion
2026-07-17 01:41:20
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thompson014
Timmothy :
Expansion loop
2026-07-16 18:08:40
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noelnim
noelnim :
Expansion loop
2026-07-16 20:33:03
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ericlabaty276
Eric #isupportzelensky :
Big gas line LOL 2.5”. It’s an expansion loop.
2026-07-16 21:10:01
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thehyperbolist
thehyperbolist :
Compensate for expansion and contraction
2026-07-16 19:58:36
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williamgordon77
William Gordon :
Because I only had 4 90s and no union on my truck. you're welcome.
2026-07-17 21:35:21
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wulffbuilt
Wulffbuilt :
expansion loop due to the sun heating the pipe up
2026-07-17 02:06:13
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texanaf1
TexanAF :
Probably used cut ends from necessary exact measurement to reduce scrap/waste
2026-07-17 01:56:46
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danielboone1763
danielboone1763 :
Expansion joint because of thermal expansion. Where’s the drip leg
2026-07-16 18:34:10
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