CSST pipe, installed in many homes, can ignite if struck by lightning. Oct. 16, 2007 — -- An estimated 2 million homes have a kind of pipe that can explode in flames during a lightning storm, but ...

A Lubbock fire marshal is joining a North Texas family in blaming corrugated stainless steel tubing for a fatal fire and explosion that claimed the life of their son. Brennen Teel was visiting friends ...

Reported incidents of fires resulting from lightning strikes near structures containing corrugated stainless steel gas piping have resulted in a debate within both the lightning protection and CSST ...

NBC 5 contacted two other companies who produce corrugated stainless steel tubing to see what they had to say regarding the safety of their product when it comes to lightning strikes. Their replies ...

SPRINGFIELD — Reports of lightning-related fires and gas leaks in at least a dozen states have raised concerns about the use of flexible gas lines made of corrugated stainless steel tubing and have ...

One of the most fulfilling tasks in my many projects is installing piping for the natural gas used by furnaces, boilers, water heaters, stoves, ovens, grills and outdoor lighting. For years, I have ...

HOUSTON -- A relatively new type of pipe for natural gas in homes called CSST is under scrutiny after lightning strikes raised concerns over fire risk. Springtime in Texas can mean some wild lightning ...

All gas piping materials, equipment, and systems are prone to damage from lightning strikes — though this is a rare occurrence. However, because of its thinner wall, yellow-jacketed corrugated ...

CEDAR FALLS. Iowa --- Local fire officials and the state fire marshal are warning homeowners about a possible fire danger in their homes. A type of flexible gas pipeline that became common more than a ...

Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) has been widely used for natural and propane gas systems. Not all mechanical contractors embraced CSST, but the potential labor savings certainly were ...

EXTON, Pa., June 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omega Flex, Inc., (Nasdaq:OFLX) the preeminent international producer of quality engineered flexible metallic products, today announced it will transition ...