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Old 08-21-2015, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by twinklesweep View Post
I've been told that there is a device that can be installed on the incoming natural gas line that will interrupt the flow of gas should there be a sudden demand for gas, as when the gas line in the attic, the thickness of a soda can, ruptures, no matter what the cause (say, a lightning strike). Thank you.

Such a device does exist for fuel oil (OSV) but I've never heard of such a device for natural gas although a solenoid could be used triggered by any number of alarm devices.