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06 November 2011

[DIY] Natural gas or sewer smell?

 

I've been smelling something for a few days now and I think I've found where it's coming from.  The location is near a set of pipes.  One pipe is the main starting point of the gas line (coming from the ground).  About 6 inches next to that is the main sewage pipe exiting (into the ground). 

In between those two lines is a small open ended gray pipe (sticking upwards a bit crooked with a top rim not being flush....kinda sloppy) that sticks out of the ground about 4" or so.  Does anyone know what this pipe's purpose could be if there is one?  Could it be an exit point for excess gases from gas lines or sewage lines if there is such a thing.  Or could it be just an old pipe no longer in use?

I'm basically trying to identify what the smell is and am hoping it's something intended and harmless coming from that open ended middle pipe.

I've tried the soap and water trick on the joints of the gas lines but I'm sure it worked that well.  I don't hear any noises.  Are there any other thins that can be sprayed on the joints to check for leaks and are there gas leak detection devices available?  Thanks.

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