How do you know if you need a gas pressure test?

If the gas company has placed a red tag on your meter or if you have experienced any type of interruption to your gas service, then you need to comply by having a professional, licensed certified plumber in gas line repairs before you can have your gas service reconnected. A gas leak can occur at your meter or at any of the supply lines going to your gas appliances. Gas leaks are traced from the gas main onward. Gas itself is safe, a gas leak on the other hand, is extremely dangerous and every family member should understand how to detect one, what immediate action to take if one presents itself, and most importantly, what not to do if gas is leaking in or around your home.

If you suspect a gas leak, immediately leave the home with your pets and leave the door ajar to allow fresh air in. If you can get to a couple of windows easily, open them. Do not use a phone inside the home, wait until you are safely away from the area and call 911 if it is an emergency situation – then follow up with a call to your trusted, reliable Bros Plung experts and we will work with the proper authorities to get your home safe for your return as quickly as possible after locating, repairing and conducting a proper gas line pressure test. The gas company will not turn the gas back on without the required repairs and leak testing.

BROS Plumbing,specializes in gas line leaks, repairs and pressure testing procedures. We will work quickly so your family can return home with complete peace of mind. Your patience is appreciated while we meticulously make our repairs according to standards and codes meant to ensure safety to everyone affected when gas pipe lines leak and need repaired.

What Is Involved In a Gas Line Pressure Test?
A gas line pressure test for evidence of a gas leak (s) is generally done by the following steps.

• All gas piping connections, valves, and appliance connections and valves are inspected to make sure they are secure and in good condition;
• A gas pressure gauge is connected to a gas riser in the alley.
• The gas service valve is opened to permit air through the gas line from gauge and then the valve is closed again, securely;
• The gas pressure gauge should read within industry standards and codes and must hold steady for a stipulated length of time;

BROS Plumbing is licensed and fully knowledgeable in performing gas detection services to get your home back up to code, energy efficient, and safe. Call us right away if you can smell, hear, or see evidence of a gas line leak. Some outdoor indicators are dead grass or shrubbery in the middle of live green areas around or near your gas lines, bubbles in the water, and dirt blowing around when there is no wind. We’ll service your gas line system safely and effectively. We are just a phone call away!