One other thing about natural gas leaks, if it is below ground the soil will turn gray and clump together.
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "wired" <wiredformen@...> wrote:
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> There is a very distinct difference between natural gas and sewer gas smells. Sewer gas is pugnant and sort of rotten egg smell where natural gas is very sharp and distinctive. Turn on a gas burner w/o lighting it to become familiar with its smell.
> About the extra pipe, it may be an old abandoned natural gas pipe which used to go under the house foundation and was later replaced going through the wall. i am sure it is not a sewer vent pipe.
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> --- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, subprong <subprong@> wrote:
> >
> > 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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