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Gas leak in rented house
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Person_one wrote: »There are some situations where turning it off is not actually the right thing to do. The experts can decide that based on the answers to the questions they will ask the OP. Hopefully, she's on the phone right now...But you indicated turning the gas off at the meter might make things worse. Which it won't. It was very bad, and potentially dangerous advice.
I certainly did not say that, see above, I merely repeated the advice from the National Grid website, which advises you to call them and they will advise IF you should turn off the gas.
It seems there is some contradictory advice on that after all, but as long as the person who smells gas calls that emergency number straightaway and follows their instructions then they are doing the right thing. I hope the OP has done so and has got the problem sorted for now.0 -
Person_one wrote: »I certainly did not say that, see above, I merely repeated the advice from the National Grid website, which advises you to call them and they will advise IF you should turn off the gas.
It seems there is some contradictory advice on that after all, but as long as the person who smells gas calls that emergency number straightaway and follows their instructions then they are doing the right thing. I hope the OP has done so and has got the problem sorted for now.
Actually, the only situation where you shouldn't attempt to turn the gas off is if it involves going into a basement. Otherwise turning it off is just common sense.
I accept the website is a bit misleading, but it's clearly explained in the video."Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance" - Confucius0
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