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Kali

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5. something similar happened to us

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 08:57 PM

Dec 4

bill had gotten insane, called gas co out and they determined we had a leak and shut off the meter. we were sort of lucky since we are ag exempt and could do the work ourselves and use unapproved materials because we had to replace over 100 feet of pipe. it took about a month and we had no hot water for showers, but at least it was summer. we used a camp stove and an electric frying pan to cook. did you know you can make pretty decent peanut butter cookies in a frying pan? LOL

get some electric throws or blankets for the house to sit under, much warmer and more efficient than space heaters.

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So I smelled gas in the garage today [View all] Wicked Blue Dec 4 OP

Best of luck. We have little knowledge solving cachukis Dec 4 #1

Thank goodness you noticed the leak and called for help right away. Irish_Dem Dec 4 #2

Thanks Wicked Blue Dec 4 #3

I know, I have the same fear of gas leaks. Irish_Dem Dec 4 #4

something similar happened to us Kali Dec 4 #5

Thanks, Kali. I'll keep your electric blanket idea in mind Wicked Blue Dec 4 #6

🙏 sprinkleeninow Dec 4 #12

May the plumber arrive early tomorrow and find the leak quickly! MLAA Dec 4 #7

Spraying soapy water Woodwizard Dec 4 #8

The service contractor said he did that but couldn't find the leak Wicked Blue Dec 5 #16

You can buy a leak detector at a home improvement store Mosby Dec 4 #9

High winds tonight in Indiana, knocking out power Emile Dec 4 #10

I had that happen to my furnace, very dangerous. Bluethroughu Dec 4 #11

A Sggesti9n ProfessorGAC Dec 5 #13

Three words ailsagirl Dec 5 #14

(My License may be in Jeopardy) wyn borkins Dec 5 #15