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Fuel Gas Fuel Gas SystemsSystems
Natural Natural GasGas
PropanePropane
ButaneButaneOwner, George Alford Jr. PO Box 510 Harbor City, California 90710Ph: (310) 830-5443 Cell: (310) 987-3951
L.A. Seismic ServicesLos Angeles, CA
Fuel Gas is Explosive!Fuel Gas is Explosive!
On May 19, 2008 a natural gas leak caused an explosion that injured On May 19, 2008 a natural gas leak caused an explosion that injured 14 construction workers and damaged four floors on the unfinished 14 construction workers and damaged four floors on the unfinished hotel.hotel.
Fuel Gas is Explosive!Fuel Gas is Explosive!
Fuel Gas is Explosive!Fuel Gas is Explosive!
Corroded Flue Pipe from High Corroded Flue Pipe from High Efficiency Condensing Equipment.Efficiency Condensing Equipment.
How Do we Change from a How Do we Change from a High Pressure to a Low High Pressure to a Low
Pressure?Pressure?►Pressure Regulators.Pressure Regulators.
Emergency Gas Shut-off Valve (Earthquake Emergency Gas Shut-off Valve (Earthquake valve)valve)
► Some seismic areas of the country require an Some seismic areas of the country require an Emergency Gas shut-off valve that automatically closes Emergency Gas shut-off valve that automatically closes when there is an earthquake.when there is an earthquake.
► The Earthquake Valve Industry has emerged because The Earthquake Valve Industry has emerged because of the recent earthquakes and ensuing fires that have of the recent earthquakes and ensuing fires that have struck California and other parts of the world. struck California and other parts of the world. Designers, Building Officials and Utility companies Designers, Building Officials and Utility companies have become aware of the need for Earth Quake Valves have become aware of the need for Earth Quake Valves
(EQVs) after experiencing and viewing these disasters. (EQVs) after experiencing and viewing these disasters.
Source: Safe-T-Quake Co.
How Do You Test For A Gas How Do You Test For A Gas Leak?Leak?
►With a Match? NoWith a Match? No►With Soap? Sometimes With Soap? Sometimes (Must be non-(Must be non-
corrosive)corrosive)
►With a Gas Detector? YesWith a Gas Detector? Yes
Gas Meter with Protection Gas Meter with Protection PostPost
2 PSI – 1/2 PSI Regulator
60 PSI - 2 PSI Regulator
Typical Gas AppliancesTypical Gas Appliances
Consult Manufacturer’s Literature for BTU’s/H Input
Donut Fryer
Typical Gas AppliancesTypical Gas Appliances
AGA Appliance Nameplate
Consult manufacturer’s literature for BTU’s/H input
Questions?Questions?
Fuel Gas Systems
L.A. Seismic ServicesPO Box 510
Harbor City, California 90710
Ph: (310) 830-5443 Cell: (310) 987-3951
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