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9 Ways to Save Money on Your Gas Bill This Summer
The current economic climate has been financially devastating for millions of families. In fact, some 26 million Americans have lost their jobs to COVID-19. With a significantly reduced income, most people are eager to cut costs wherever they can. These nine tips will...
Pipe Sizing and Reaming – Done Right!
When it comes to installing a new natural gas pipeline system, one of the most critical factors to consider for performance and natural gas safety is the size of the piping used. In this case, one size absolutely does not fit all! The importance of getting gas pipe...
6 Factors to Keep in Mind for a Gas Pipe Installation
When it comes to your home, there are few things more important than ensuring that gas pipes are installed correctly. Whether you’ve just moved into an older house or you’re remodeling your existing home, if you find you need to reinstall gas pipes, add new...
10 tips to keep your energy bill low during the winter
Compared to other parts of the country, Arizona is blessed with beautiful hot summers and relatively mild winters. That being said, it’s not immune to the occasional cold snap when temperatures can reach to almost freezing levels at night. Even during the average...
Is replacing a furnace with a heat pump a good idea?
Furnaces are the most popular residential heating system in the U.S because they are effective, long-lasting, and can warm a house in even the coldest conditions. However, despite their durability, there will eventually come a time that your furnace will need...
Propane vs Natural Gas: Differences and Similarities
Gas is the number one consumer energy choice for heating homes and businesses. However, the term ‘gas’ is sometimes used without defining if it is natural gas or propane. While both fuels are very similar, they are not identical. There are many differences between the...
Is your backyard summer ready?
Are you tired of your drab backyard and pool area that doesn’t quite keep up with the Jones’? It’s not too late to get your backyard into pristine condition. With a little help from RP Gas Piping, you can transform your boring backyard into a beautiful oasis where you...
5 Ways Buildings Owners Save Money From A New Gas System With Individual Gas Meters
Owning a multi-unit complex, resort, RV park, private, or corporate business in Arizona with a master gas meter comes with it a myriad of challenges, but installing a new gas system, with individual gas meters can save a lot of headaches…and money!
What The AZCC Master Gas Meter Policy Means For You
There are new policies concerning natural gas master meter systems that may affect you in Arizona. In November 2018 the Arizona Corporation Commission voted to approve and adopt a new policy regarding natural and propane gas master meter systems throughout the state....
4 Reasons You Can Trust RP Gas Piping
At RP Gas Piping, we know there are many companies to choose from. And we believe we stand out from the rest. Our commitment to safety, our proven results, and our specialized expertise are just some of the reasons you can trust RP Gas Piping. Still not sure? Well,...
A Phoenix-area resident’s guide to project permits
By Rosie Romero Special for The Republic | azcentral.com Mon Jul 22, 2013 12:37 PM So you’re adding a fireplace. You’re running a gas line out to your backyard grill. You’re adding a bedroom onto the back of the house or turning a garage into an office. You need a...
What is Blue Stake?
Blue Staking is marking the location of underground infrastructure and facilities, such as electric, gas, water, telephone, and cable lines, to prevent them from being damaged during digging or excavations. It is a state law that all underground facilities must be...
PLEASE research your contractor before you hire!
I am going to go on a little rant here as an advocate for my customers … I am tired of seeing people being taken advantage of in my industry. I have been in the natural gas plumbing and pipeline industry in Phoenix, Arizona for the last 7 years. My background is...
Arizona Corporation Commission Pipeline Inspections
What is the Arizona Corporation Commission Pipeline safety inspection and why is it important to your facility or community? The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is a government agency that's role is to enforce state and federal regulations, as well as to provide...
Gas Line Installations, Repairs and Inspections
Every year, professional gas companies find gas piping and gas appliances that have not been properly installed. Often times this discovery is found after an explosion or fire due to improper installation by unlicensed, untrained individuals like landscape...
RP Gas Piping News Flash: Congratulations to Chris Manning!
RP Gas Piping of Arizona takes great pleasure in announcing and congratulating Chris Manning. He is a certified “Journeyman’s Gas Pipe Fitter.” A Journeyman is a person skilled in an area of work covered by PBCC, Section 119 with sufficient work experience and code...
RP Gas Piping Rolls Out a New 401(k) Plan
Congratulations to RP Gas Piping on rolling out their new 401(k) plan for it’s employees! Under the new plan, retirement savings contributions are provided by RP Gas Piping and deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. Meaning all contributions are tax...
Be Safe, Hire a Professional to Install Your Gas Line
On Sunday evening June 8, 2013, the quiet suburb of Beloit, Wisconsin was startled when the home at 2041 Meridith Drive exploded into a pile of rubble in seconds. Neighbors said it sounded like fireworks had gone off only to go outside and see the house across the...
What is the best BBQ fuel for you?
If you're lucky enough to live in a state like Arizona, where cook out weather lasts almost all year long, a barbecue is a long term family investment. You'll want something reliable, that isn't an eyesore on your backyard, and most importantly a grill that evenly and...
RP Gas provides APS with Propane Power
Arizona’s leading electric company, Arizona Public Service (APS), is utilizing Propane for a stable backup power source. RP Gas was called to provide the installation of high capacity propane systems at 7 APS substations throughout Arizona. These substations are the...