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Old 07-23-2024, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Karmanng View Post
BE AWARE there are alot of homes here that have GAS and it is in the ATTIC !!!! very very stupid place for this builder to put in there ! SOOOO when you get a strike it is possible that the house will EXPLODE not just get a small fire.............so for those that have GAS IN THE ATTIC its your choice..............to do it or not to do it

The risk is even an indirect/nearby strike can punch pinholes in the CSST tubing undetected - and feed a fire in the attic if ignited.

The newer CSST tubing is covered with a black plastic coating designed to self seal those pinhole leaks.