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That moment I realized I was drilling into a live gas line
I was installing a wireless alarm panel in a basement remodel in Chicago last month. The homeowner said the wall was clear. I used my stud finder to check for wires and pipes but it didn't pick up anything. I drilled right into a 1/2 inch black iron gas pipe. The hissing sound was immediate. Now I always use a high quality pipe detector before I drill into any wall, even if the customer says it's safe. Has anyone else had a close call like this?
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emma_smith4mo ago
Did you call the gas company right away or just book it out of there?
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hart.taylor4mo ago
Honestly people act like a tiny gas smell means the whole block's about to explode.
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