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Posted by Ken on December 7, 2006, 3:02 pm
kevnf111@mac.com wrote:
> Trying to ascertain which of the three valves that lead to my ancient
> furnace is the main shut-off valve. I assumed that it was the valve
> that that is on the same line as my pilot light on/off, which is within
> a couple of feet of the pilot. But I can't seem to get that vavle to
> budge. BTW, that specific valve is somewhat rounded and the pipe runs
> into the wall just beyond that valve. Below that line, there are two
> smaller pipes that flow into a single pipe that runs into the wall,
> less than a foot off the floor. Both pipes have flatter valves, and
> both run in the same direction, more or less forming a U; one valve
> (larger) can be found between the two pipes and the second smaller
> vavle is on the top pipe, about a ffoot in from the U. Any help for a
> mechanically inept guy that blames this all on his mechanically inept
> father? Thanx for any help!
>
Before you begin to get flamed by the "Pros," I will suggest you not
take chances with gas. There are two areas you should never guess about
in my opinion. One is gas and the other is electricity. Both can
jeopardize your life and that of your family. Unless you KNOW for sure
about these areas, call a pro. A mistake can cost you far more than a
service call.
My field is electronics, and consequently I know much about electrical
items. There ARE however many areas where I do NOT know. When I
encounter these areas I call a pro. Knowing what your limitations are
and your capabilities are is a smart move in my opinion. If you have a
valve that is not working, get it replaced. Good luck.
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