Terence McCann Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Inspected a townhouse today. It was a full rehab from old apartments. It was un-occupied and had been since the upgrade (approx. 8 months.) While in the basement I noticed water on the floor where the gas meter was. Touching the bottom of the gas meter I came up with water on my hand. I used the gas sniffer and came up with a small leak at the main shut off valve but nothing around the gas meter. Condensation might be the probable cause but there had been no a/c running in the condo and everything was about the same temp. The floor had been painted about 2 months ago so the moisture had to come in the summer months. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Terry, A drop or two of water below the meter would just prove the theory that's been proven already with the advent of AC. Compressed gas goimg through a pressure reduction, cools. The pipes would be ever so slightly below ambient temps. In high humidity, condensation would occur. If there was more than a few drops of water I have no idea what caused it. As always, I reserve the right to be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 It was a puddle under the gas meter. The town-house has been un-occ. since the rehab so no gas was being used since heat was needed. Tried to run the a/c and it wouldn't start so I know that's not the problem (low temps - stuff sweating). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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