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"glemon" (glemon) 01/11/2020 at 00:28 • Filed to: None

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This is the thing in question

Here is a bigger picture. Main natural gas line comes in, this thing is attached before the meter. A half inch natural gas line runs out of it towards the front of the house, where there used to be a gaslamp (still there, now electric).

I think I remember the gaslamps burned all the time because resources are forever, or at least they used to be. So my guess is pressure regulator or emergency cut off, or both???

House was built in the 50s if it matters, though the meter may be a little newer.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > glemon 01/11/2020 at 00:43

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It's a pressure regulator.

glemon > glemon 01/11/2020 at 00:52

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Interesting that what I think is a line to the gaslamp goes out pre-meter. I am have a vague recollection that the gas company wanted to promote natural gas over the evil watt society and basically offered the lamps and their fuel  free, I suppose it really wasn't burning too much more than a pilot light.

M.T. Blake > glemon 01/11/2020 at 01:00

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That’s an AC250 made by the American Meter Co. 

slipperysallylikespenguins > glemon 01/11/2020 at 01:03

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I had some friends in college with a similar situation. They rerouted that line out to their garage for free heat.

glemon > M.T. Blake 01/11/2020 at 01:06

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Amazing knowledge on this little forum or blogosphere or whatever it is.

glemon > slipperysallylikespenguins 01/11/2020 at 01:08

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Interesting, very interesting, from a purely cultural and theoretical aspect of course.

M.T. Blake > glemon 01/11/2020 at 01:38

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Rofl. 

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > glemon 01/11/2020 at 04:47

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looks like it was the inspiration for the uss enterprise

McMike > glemon 01/11/2020 at 08:09

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Pre-meter pressure regulator

And that line is likely the vent.

McMike > glemon 01/11/2020 at 08:32

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I think that might be the regulator vent line.

Urambo Tauro > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 01/11/2020 at 09:27

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Yup, similar ones can be seen on propane systems (especially on RV s).

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > glemon 01/11/2020 at 10:08

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I’m not trying to be snarky here but...do houses not typically have those pressure regulators where you live? Every natural gas meter I’ve ever seen, ever, has had one. Usually mounted upright (like a satellite dish), though.

Gas lamp pipe was before the meter probably because the lamps were considered “utilities” in lieu of street lamps. 

glemon > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 01/11/2020 at 10:28

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Yes, probably right, guess I never really noticed, not   the most exciting or unique topic, but was interested about the whole gaslamp thing and the line to it that is pre-meter.  You don't see too many things set up to operate for free these days.

glemon > McMike 01/11/2020 at 10:36

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I am learning thank you. Amazing when you think about how many homes have these lines plumbed in and the work for seemingly ever.  The gas meter man used to come and check the meter and presumably would also be aware of any suspicious smells or signs of imminent failure.  That  said, one of the first apartment buildings I lived in had a gas leak, blew up, and had to be razed (happened shortly after I moved out).

ttyymmnn > glemon 01/11/2020 at 11:56

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I have yet to see a question go unanswered on this forum. The breadth of knowledge on Oppo is really pretty amazing. It’s also a matter of so many Oppos being interested in general mechanics or other cool stuff. If they don’t know, they’ll look it up because they’re curious. 

McMike > glemon 01/11/2020 at 12:35

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Exterior regulators vent directly to the atmosphere.

You likely have something like this on the exterior of your house near where the meter is.