#1: yep. that is, literally, how a master plumber showed me to do it. As long as you don't have a big leak -that is, the connections are reasonably tight- this works fine and it is safe enough. For tiny, milliliter a minute leaks, it won't work. Just not enough leakage to get a flame. And of course, the leaking gas must be flammable AND have a visible flame, so this method is worthless in a lab. Use 10% Dawn in water: that works ALL the time. In other words, running a flame over a new nat gas/propane connection is a workable method but not a best practice. I'm sure this was intended to be "quelle horreur"- but it ain't.
used to know a few gas company guys, they all swore by the soapy water way of looking for leaks. using a open flame for gas leaks in just insane. dave in pa.
I'm a master plumber, retired 3 years ago after a 35 year career. Finding fuel gas leaks with a flame is not a "workable method". It's a stupid thing that only idiots do. It's literally illegal everywhere. It violates plumbing, gas, and fire codes and, in most places, local ordinances. People die and buildings burn down when stupid fucks do it. If your "master plumber" buddy is that stupid I wouldn't let him change the flapper in a toilet.
I work with LP, our leak check liquid is dish soap and antifreeze mixed about 50/50. Doesn't freeze on the truck down to -20 and is stickier than soap and water.
That plumber is a master dumb ass. He should be shot on sight if he's waving a flame near possible leaks like that. Snoop (soapy water) is the way to look for gas leaks.
There was a fire in he "spreader room" which was being "candled" for leaks. It caused the shut down of the plant because of comms breakdowns as a result.
IIRC, 3 Mile Island was the result of the instruments lying to the operators.
#3 - Finger sandwiches, anyone? #5 - I think I'm in love. #6 - Not on board with Madonna's new look. #7 - One small divot and that daredevil is roadkill. #8 - Total dick move. But I'll bet she learned to hold off on the bathroom visits until the meal is over.
Look at her left hand, at how the fingers are curved. I've seen Graham Kerr demonstrate that technique. The knuckles guide the blade, and the knife never goes above them - maybe just the front half. I've done it, though not that fast. Takes some practice to get fast at it. - Mr. Mayo
#7: Monumental stupidity. #8: Why you never leave a drink unattended. #10: Scratch one tuk-tuk. Much the same thing happens if you try to stop two women from fighting.
#8 Needs a throat punch to his butthole
ReplyDeleteHey, I laughed.
DeleteEvil Franklin
5) A man risks prison for sexual harassment if he offers help.
ReplyDeleteThe women made their bed now they can lie in it.
That's why you never get laid.
Delete#1: yep. that is, literally, how a master plumber showed me to do it. As long as you don't have a big leak -that is, the connections are reasonably tight- this works fine and it is safe enough. For tiny, milliliter a minute leaks, it won't work. Just not enough leakage to get a flame. And of course, the leaking gas must be flammable AND have a visible flame, so this method is worthless in a lab. Use 10% Dawn in water: that works ALL the time. In other words, running a flame over a new nat gas/propane connection is a workable method but not a best practice. I'm sure this was intended to be "quelle horreur"- but it ain't.
ReplyDeleteused to know a few gas company guys, they all swore by the soapy water way of looking for leaks. using a open flame for gas leaks in just insane. dave in pa.
DeleteI'm a master plumber, retired 3 years ago after a 35 year career. Finding fuel gas leaks with a flame is not a "workable method". It's a stupid thing that only idiots do. It's literally illegal everywhere. It violates plumbing, gas, and fire codes and, in most places, local ordinances. People die and buildings burn down when stupid fucks do it.
DeleteIf your "master plumber" buddy is that stupid I wouldn't let him change the flapper in a toilet.
I work with LP, our leak check liquid is dish soap and antifreeze mixed about 50/50. Doesn't freeze on the truck down to -20 and is stickier than soap and water.
DeleteThat plumber is a master dumb ass. He should be shot on sight if he's waving a flame near possible leaks like that. Snoop (soapy water) is the way to look for gas leaks.
DeleteIsn't this how the Three Mile Island cluster fornication started? Some tech using an open flame to leak check something?
DeleteThere was a fire in he "spreader room" which was being "candled" for leaks. It caused the shut down of the plant because of comms breakdowns as a result.
DeleteIIRC, 3 Mile Island was the result of the instruments lying to the operators.
#6 Whatever "IT" is.....how much does one have to hate oneself to defile your body in such a way?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely disgusting. Should be just shot.
Delete#6. If Iran into that in a dark alley, I'd probably shoot it.
ReplyDeleteOk WTF is #6.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shoot shovel and shadup.
Delete#6 She seems nice.
ReplyDelete#6: Absolute proof of alien visitation.
ReplyDelete#6 belongs in a circus side show.
ReplyDeleteWhat the everlovin' fuck is #6? Kill it with fire!
ReplyDelete#5 Any woman that can carry a white load that big is a keeper.
ReplyDelete#3 - Finger sandwiches, anyone?
ReplyDelete#5 - I think I'm in love.
#6 - Not on board with Madonna's new look.
#7 - One small divot and that daredevil is roadkill.
#8 - Total dick move. But I'll bet she learned to hold off on the bathroom visits until the meal is over.
Look at her left hand, at how the fingers are curved. I've seen Graham Kerr demonstrate that technique. The knuckles guide the blade, and the knife never goes above them - maybe just the front half. I've done it, though not that fast. Takes some practice to get fast at it.
Delete- Mr. Mayo
#2 - Florida Dog.
ReplyDelete#6 my nuts are intrigued.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I was thinking.
Delete#5: That bitch with the beard better hope she doesn't put that washing machine down and kick him in the mangina.
ReplyDelete#7: Monumental stupidity.
ReplyDelete#8: Why you never leave a drink unattended.
#10: Scratch one tuk-tuk. Much the same thing happens if you try to stop two women from fighting.
#10 - Pay back is a MoFo..
ReplyDelete#10- “Move, bitch! Get out de way!”
ReplyDelete#2 - that's what we in the Dog Agility world call ETS (Early Takeoff Syndrome). It can be a problem. Usually provoked by failing eyesight.
ReplyDelete#7 will be another COVID death.
ReplyDelete#5 Is that the battery operated version and she is washing clothes as she is shopping for sandwich ingredients
ReplyDelete#6 FUCKING SHOOT IT.
ReplyDeleteSometimes,you just gotta wonder,how did the human species ever survive to this day!!!!
ReplyDelete#1: When you want that Darwin Award.
ReplyDelete#3: Then there's me, who once nicked himself cutting up a cauliflower.
#5: I've carried a broken dishwasher a fair distance, cheap appliances can be super light.
#6: Please chug this bottle of bleach.
#7: Waiting on that pothole.
#8: Fixing to be single. Unless that's your sister, in which case, carry on.
#9: As a former fat kid who got roped into Karate class, I feel his pain.
#10: Shit hole living at its finest.