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Old 8/11/06, 4:52 PM
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The pvc is attached to the bottom of the gas meter and swivels at the connection. I never saw anything like this before. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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The PVC is connected to the gas meter exhust. For what reason I'm not sure.
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Default Re: Any info on what this is?

Hi to all,

the assembly next to the meter is the gas pressure regulator, but I have never seen a waste pipe connected to one.

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Default Re: Any info on what this is?

Was there a dryer vent/air intake/etc on the other side of the meter?
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There was a gas water heater in the garage approximately just opposite the meter. The dryer vent discharged at the roof. No intake was present on the other side to my recolection.
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There should not be any discharge at the regulator vent under normal circumstances.

If the Homeowner found the need and/or reason to add an extension to the vent, the Gas Utility Company should be notified as there is a clear indication of an abnormal condition.



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Default Re: Any info on what this is?

around here lately I have been seeing where the utility is extending the vent up the the eves (sort of looks like a vent for an underground oil tank) I think the idea is to keep it away from other venting and intake openings or being clogged from weed wacker/leaf blower debris
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