Product Overview
The HOME-FLEX 18-440-010 is a bent anodeless service or meter riser that transitions a 1-inch IPS underground polyethylene gas line to a 1-inch steel male pipe thread connection at or above grade. Its protected metal section provides a controlled transition where buried yellow poly pipe approaches a meter, regulator, or approved above-ground metal piping connection. HOME-FLEX lists the riser in a 30-inch by 19-inch configuration and identifies current IPEX product code 251027 for the same one-inch size.
The plain polyethylene end connects to the compatible underground pipe run through a properly selected HOME-FLEX Underground coupling or another manufacturer-approved joining method. The steel MIP end is intended for the permitted threaded connection specified by the system designer, gas utility, or authority having jurisdiction. This riser is part of the direct-burial HOME-FLEX Underground system for natural gas and propane and is listed by the manufacturer under ASTM F1973. The current catalog specifies a maximum working pressure of 90 PSI and maximum working temperature of 140°F. The riser body must not be shortened or altered; placement, burial depth, support, tracer wire, corrosion protection, pressure testing, and final meter or piping connection must follow current manufacturer instructions and local requirements.
Key Features:
- 1-inch IPS poly to 1-inch steel MIP transition
- Bent 30-inch x 19-inch anodeless riser configuration
- Protected transition from buried poly pipe to metal piping
- For natural-gas or propane underground systems
- ASTM F1973 product family
- Current IPEX cross-reference product code 251027
Common Uses:
- Transitioning an underground gas service toward a meter location
- Bringing buried one-inch poly pipe to an approved threaded metal connection
- Completing a professionally designed fuel-gas distribution system
Technical Specifications:
- Shopify SKU / legacy VPC number: 18-440-010
- Current IPEX product code: 251027
- Product type: Bent anodeless service or meter riser
- Underground connection: 1-inch IPS poly pipe
- Metal connection: 1-inch steel MIP
- Manufacturer configuration: 30 inches x 19 inches
- Fuel compatibility: Natural gas and propane
- Maximum working pressure: 90 PSI
- Maximum working temperature: 140°F
- Standard: ASTM F1973
- Connection accessory: Compatible underground coupling required for the plain poly end
Important Installation Note:
Fuel-gas service work must be completed by qualified personnel according to the gas utility, authority having jurisdiction, current HOME-FLEX manual, and local codes. Do not alter the riser body or expose yellow polyethylene pipe above grade. Confirm the meter connection, regulator arrangement, burial depth, tracer wire, support, and testing requirements before installation.
FAQ
What size poly pipe connects to this riser?
The underground end is sized for a compatible 1-inch IPS poly connection.
What size is the metal thread?
The steel end has a 1-inch male pipe thread.
Can the riser body be cut shorter?
No. HOME-FLEX states that the riser must not be altered.
Does the listing include the coupling?
The riser requires a compatible coupling for the plain poly end unless the listing explicitly includes one.
Why Buy the HOME-FLEX 18-440-010 From Big Frog Supply?
Big Frog Supply identifies the exact one-inch connections, legacy SKU, current IPEX product code, configuration, operating limits, standard, and system requirements so professional buyers can confirm the riser before ordering.
