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Originally Posted by punkpup
I work for the Natural Gas Division of nationalgrid in Massachusetts. We generally use Pipe Wrenches to turn off/on gas meters but you can use a crescent wrench, channel locks or pliers. There is also a wonderful 4 in 1 Emergency Tool by On Duty which you may find at the Hardware Store or at this site: http://tools2you.com/store/merchant....id=2362&step=4 which I believe may be the one Linwood refers to in his post.
If you're interested in learning how to turn off the gas at the meter you may find these links helpful:
http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/edusaf...ic/turngasoff/
http://www.earthquakesolutions.com/id82.html
http://www.pse.com/SAFETYRELIABILITY...s/ShutOff.aspx
http://www.seattle.gov/html/CITIZEN/...tyShut-Off.PDF
Something you may want to consider if you spend any length of time away from your home is to call the gas company to have them shut off the gas and install a lock on your gas meter. Obviously you can just shut the gas off yourself but you will continue to receive a monthly gas bill from the Gas Company if you do.
NOTE: Once the gas is shut off at the meter, do not try to turn it back on yourself. (Unless of course you are a qualified professional.) If the gas service shutoff valve is closed a qualified professional should perform a safety inspection before the gas service is restored and the appliance pilots are lit. |
Thank you punkpup. It is always good to get input from a pro. A friend who retired from another major natural gas supplier had told me the same thing you advise.