For questions generally relating to the supply and use of gaseous methane or propane fuels within or around a home.
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What kind of paint should be used to protect gas meter?
During our home inspection, the inspector mentioned that the gas meter wasn't painted and could be subject to rusting later but he didn't elaborate on what paint to use. Anyone have suggestions here?
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furnace creating a ground?
our gas furnace has a junction box on the side of it for the 110 feed for the blower, the feed has no ground wire , if i put a meter on the hot wire and metal box i get 110/120 , without a ground wire ...
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What is involved in moving the gas line in my basement up a few inches?
I have gas lines that stick out about 1 inch below the joists in my basement. This actually starts right where the pipes enter my basement - they go over and then down. I need that "down" part to be ...
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How do I set the timer for a Baxi Luna boiler?
I cannot set the timer for a Baxi Luna boiler. I have tried everything. The heating will come on and off but not on the timer.
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Gas oven jets cracked [closed]
Does anyone know who might be able to replace ceramic jets in a New World Rangette oven? They screw into the main supply pipe which is fastened into the back of the oven, but are starting to burn ...
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Are there outdoor formaldehyde detection systems available?
We have a nearby factory polluting air with formaldehyde and when the wind occasionaly brings it to us we sense the smell and are forced to close the windows to not let it in. When the wave subsides ...
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Why is my gas furnace blowing out cold air?
I had my heat set to 70°F all day and it was blowing out warm then out of nowhere, it started blowing out cold air for the past 3 hours. I tried turning off the furnace and turning it back on but ...
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How to calculate therms usage from oil usage?
The Nest thermostat states I heated my home for 155 hours in November.
I estimate thats approx 100 gallons of oil used.
It got me wondering if I converted to natural gas, how much would that be?
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How to release a stuck gas stove knob?
Just moved in to an apartment with a gas stove which was not in use for three months. The previous owner said that the stove worked just fine, however when I tried to use the stove, all four knobs ...
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How can I tell if my gas fire is fitted correctly?
In a correctly fitted gas fire should the ignition system be so visible, and the base so high?
How could I find if this is a correct fitting for this fire, or if not how it should have been fitted?
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Add-on electronic ignition for gas stove?
Is it possible to retrofit electronic ignition into a natural gas stove? Does such a kit exist commercially?
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How do I pressure test a natural gas line and what do the valve pressure ratings mean?
I'm planning to add an appliance to my house, and will want to do a pressure test of the newly installed gas lines. My main shutoff says 175 PSI, but most of the appliance valves say either 1/2 or 5 ...
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What could cause my radiators to go cold when the hot water is turned on?
when only heating is selected on my program timer the radiators all work fine and are hot. But when both heating and hot water are on the water gets hot but all the radiators go cold. When the hot ...
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What could cause my gas oven not to ignite?
I have a Whirlpool gas oven Super Capacity 465.
The four cook-top burners work ok.
When I turn on the oven on broil, I hear gas hissing and igniters ticking. Within a second it ignites the top ...
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Why won't the pilot light on my gas fireplace stay lit?
Gas fireplace, pilot is off, push to ignite and it does but the flame comes on and it only stays lite for about 30 seconds and shuts down. I changed the batteries in the remote control. So not that.
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How can I temporarily reconnect a fuel tank? [closed]
I am in the process of purchasing a home heated by propane..someone has removed the pigtail from the tank to the regulator..the tank fitting appears to be a quick disconnect type unfamiliar to me..the ...
