I have a gas pipe question.
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05-03-20, 04:21 PM
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I have a gas pipe question.
I had a tenant stealing natural gas for over a year and when I went to get the gas service put into my name I was informed that I had to have a pressure test done. I called a company out and they replaced all of the pipes as they were quite old and left a gauge on the end of one of the pipes they ran.
I removed the gauge and hooked up the pipe to the water heater and the furnace and everything works fine but what is the gauge for and why do I have to have another inspection?
The company I was dealing with went under.
Thank you.
Chuck
I removed the gauge and hooked up the pipe to the water heater and the furnace and everything works fine but what is the gauge for and why do I have to have another inspection?
The company I was dealing with went under.
Thank you.
Chuck
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05-03-20, 07:57 PM
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(thread moved to plumbing and piping)
Yes.....pressure tests are done in homes.
Typically the gauge is left on for several days and then inspector checks the pressure on the gauge.
Yes.....pressure tests are done in homes.
Typically the gauge is left on for several days and then inspector checks the pressure on the gauge.
#7
05-04-20, 09:53 AM
In a new install or one that the gas company has doubts about the integrity of the piping, I've seen the pressure gauge installed outside near the meter. The gas company shows up, confirms the pressure reading of 15/20psi (or whatever they require), and they use that as verification to connect the meter.
For an extension, I've had a city inspector require a pressure test on the new section where he read the pressure gauge to confirm it was holding pressure.
I would contact the gas company and ask their requirements. They are usually very specific and they won't connect unless it's ready they way they want it to be.
For an extension, I've had a city inspector require a pressure test on the new section where he read the pressure gauge to confirm it was holding pressure.
I would contact the gas company and ask their requirements. They are usually very specific and they won't connect unless it's ready they way they want it to be.
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05-05-20, 06:09 AM
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Thank you so much for your advice and I'm sorry I can't reply any sooner as I don't have easy internet service.
Again, thank you.
Chuck
Again, thank you.
Chuck
