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TOPIC: Gas Line Testing

Re: Gas Line Testing 15 years 7 months ago #10749

Very soapy water is what the gas company around here uses to test for leaks!

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Re: Gas Line Testing 15 years 7 months ago #10754

Jay, the only thing that would concern me would be any lines that are concealed either behind walls or slabs. If you cant see it or sniff it out the only way to really determine would be by pressure testing. Thanks for your post.

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Re: Gas Line Testing 15 years 7 months ago #10763

Soapy water is the old school way of doing things.  I have used that a few times to find leaks. 

Does that make ME old school?  lol

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Re: Gas Line Testing 15 years 7 months ago #10785

If it works, it works...

Frank's point about not being able to see inside the walls is a good one.  The gas company might not think that far away from the meter...

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Re: Gas Line Testing 15 years 7 months ago #10787

LMAO

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Re: Gas Line Testing 15 years 7 months ago #10818

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Please correct me if I am wrong, for a pressure test to be effective at all, doesn't it have to be on for 4 to 8 hours. Most plumbers that I know and most plumbing code officials that I know want an overnight test on new installations. That is probably why the utility companies use soap and water.

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