NTEXSAM
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THE SCHOOL IN TX WAS NEW LONDON . THE EXPLOSION KILLED ABOUT 300 KIDDOS I THINK. ALMOST EVERY ONE IN THE TOWN LOST A CHILD . IT WAS FREE NG FROM LOCAL WELLS.VERY TRAGIC. SAM
A trace of Mercaptan.vic4news said:Propane is orderless, but something is added to it to give it an odor for safety
reasons. I'm not sure when they started doing this, but I'm pretty sure that
I can remember it having an odor back in the 1960s.
NTEXSAM said:THE SCHOOL IN TX WAS NEW LONDON . THE EXPLOSION KILLED ABOUT 300 KIDDOS I THINK. ALMOST EVERY ONE IN THE TOWN LOST A CHILD . IT WAS FREE NG FROM LOCAL WELLS.VERY TRAGIC. SAM
Alan L. said:Removing the key is a great idea. My plumber definitely knew what I had in mind, and never said anything about the danger.
I guess I still don't see where the danger is, although Harv just brought up a biggee and that is having a grandchile turn the gas on. I will remove the key.
Is it possible for the propane to be leaking while the fire is lit? If not, whats the difference in danger level from a hot water heater or furnace. Is it just the pilot light?
Added later: The key is out. Thanks for the great advice!