Natural Gas...

[John]

So the local gas utility company decided to start evacuating the natural gas lines some 200 yards from my house tonight...aside from sounding like the jet engines of a 747, should I be concerned about the tank? House is closed off at the moment, but is there anything I need to "watch" tonight? My sense of hearing is gone, but I still have my sight...aggrrrr...

[John]

one more post to hit 300...hey, you know you would do it...

[flowerseller]

maybe don't light any matches.

[John]

90 decibels at backdoor, 50 decibels inside with an iphone app...not real scientific grade equipment.

Edited August 27, 2011 by John

[JungliztKruger]

Grab a set of headphones and listen to some music or pandora. It'll help save your ears and not bore you to death either

[Origami]

I wouldn't worry too much about the gas if you can't smell it. Natural gas from the company has an additive that makes it very pungent at very low concentrations. You're unlikely to get much of it absorbed into your tank.

[Coral Hind]

I agree, I doubt much if any gas would get diffused into the saltwater. If you are worried or do smell the gas I would stop skimming for the day.

[John]

Yep, didn't notice anything with the tank...even last night I couldn't smell it...I'd imagine the pressure behind that line shot the gas several hundred feet in the air...putting it to bed...thanks!