Posted on 09/13/2018 2:35:39 PM PDT by CtBigPat
Multiple explosions in the Lawrence, MA area.
This is unbelievable. Just unbelievable. I live in MA, but not near the affected area.
I have a gas infrastructure question:
If this was caused by changes in the gas pressure, how come all of the houses on a street or in a neighborhood aren’t on fire? How do you have 1 house on fire and the neighbor’s house not?
I’m thinking the same pipe would serve at least 1 street (I’m picturing a main line with offshoots down each street, I could be wrong), and if something went wrong with that pipe, everything connected to it would go up. So why aren’t whole streets going up?
The other houses may be using oil.
Could be! Isn’t it some Eid or other, when they celebrate by killing Christians and Jews?
No kidding, Skippy!?!
So true! I have never tasted water so good and pure as that which came from the Aqueduct!
That would be my guess... lines over pressurized, and caused leaks which lead to explosions.
Yes! They are bottom-feeder political hack employees.
Poor kid! RIP
https://boston.cbslocal.com/2018/09/13/columbia-gas-statement-merrimack-valley-explosions/
Statement From Columbia Gas Regarding Merrimack Valley Explosions
Why are we replacing pipelines?
The pipelines that bring natural gas down your street and into your home or business are often cast iron steel pipe. Just like other important parts of the infrastructure in our communities, such as highways and bridges, the age and condition of these facilities can impact their safety and reliability. While your current system has performed well, we are taking a pro-active approach to replace this aging pipe,with specially designed plastic pipe.
You will receive information at your home or business before construction begins regarding any work at your address. We know you will have many questions and we intend to answer all of them as the project begins. For now, you can refer to Frequently Asked Questions. We look forward to working with you.
A graphic of the gas pipeline system and connection to your home or business is shown below. The main line carries natural gas in pipes under the street or alley. A connection at each house or business allows gas to flow into the customer service line and into your home or business.
Rerun Steps
Steps
As the project begins in your neighborhood, we will:
REPLACE the main gas pipeline. This pipe usually runs underneath your street or alley or may be located in the tree belt in front of your home.
REPLACE the customer service line - the pipe that runs from the main gas pipeline to your home or business.
RELOCATE any indoor gas meters to the outside of the home or business. (If the meter already is outside your home or business, this step will not be necessary. Relocating your meter to the outside provides our technicians with easy access to your meter in an emergency and is a safety enhancement for our customers.
https://www.columbiagasma.com/en/community-news/infrastructure-modernization/map-of-our-projects
Infrastructure Modernization
Map of Our Projects
Click on shaded areas or green push-pins for more information.
Zoom to street level using the + key in the upper left corner of the map, or use the scroll wheel on your mouse.
While your current system has performed well...famous last words.
Sept 10th, 30 houses in Pittsburgh blew up from Columbia gas.
Columbia gas services Maryland and Virginia, what abt DC? Does Columbia gas service the White House, Pentagon?
I lived in Philly and had oil heat, but gas cooking and hot water. Here in Iowa, I’ve got electric cooking, but gas heat. I’m sure a lot of homes have both gas and something else. So, just having oil doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s no gas to the house.
Sabotage=unionthugs in JAIL !!!
If true (and from that posts WORDING it sounds like it) the thugs need to be Charged with Intent to Harm and Murder.
Very sad...
time to convene the FR kangaroo court.
Maybe, maybe not...
Did you see the part about only doing it if you know there is no gas in the house. I am not stupid. If no gas is in the house then YES do it because later there may be gas.
Use a little common sense.
The Governor seems to be covering up for the gas company. Home owners are furious as they are getting no answers.
How do you know there’s no gas in the house? Gas may be in concentrations high enough to flash over before you are able to perceive the oder of mercaptan in the air especially with natural gas. I know we are not talking about propane but your advice may be construed to cross over. Propane is heavier than air and settles in low areas. It is well within the range of probability to have explosive concentrations well before detecting odor. Throwing any electrical switches is a bad idea in these types of situations, bad advice. Ventilate passively if possible and get out.
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