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Posted by aemeijers on April 28, 2008, 6:12 pm
BobK207 wrote:
>> D J wrote:
>>> Folks,
>>> I am getting a new gas line in my house. So far everything is electric
>>> (heat, water heater, cook range everything). You can understand my
>>> aggression to go for Gas due to the electric bills.
>>> I called up the utility company and they will run the gas line to my
>>> house for free. Now, I have to run it inside the house (no basement).
>>> I located a nipple outside the house, which is generally used for Gas.
>>> One plumber also said the same.
>>> problem is, I don't know if previous owner(s) really ran the line
>>> already or it was just for something else.
>>> I need to find out if the metal gas pipes are already running in my
>>> house so before gutting the wall, I can save some money.
>>> any ideas on how to locate it without much disturbance to walls? would
>>> infrared cameras work?
>>> Thanks,
>>> DJ
>> You may be able to use a metal detector (treasure hunting)
>> to locate within wall.
>>
>> But I'm very suspicious. Why would a previous owner
>> have run gas lines thru the house when there wasn't service?
>>
>> If you do find any, you'll need to verify by pressure testing.
>> (I imagine the utility will want evidence of testing before
>> they will set the meter anyway.)
>>
>> Jim
>
> Jim-
>
> The previous owner or builder could have the run the gas line for
> "future use" or when access was available due to other work because
> "now is the time to do it".
>
> It is not inconceivable that someone would run gas line or conduit and
> then not use it for a long time.
>
Bingo! I don't remember the exact years, but there was a period of a
couple 3 years 20-30 years ago, where you couldn't GET new gas service
in parts of the country. Any houses being built at the time had to make
other arrangements in a hurry.
I don't remember the cause- something related to the first oil crisis,
probably.
--
aem sends...
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