Is it normal to smell natural gas by the pilot light of a gas water heater?
thepinkpanther28 asked:
I am very paranoid about having gas leaks. Recently, I was doing some cleaning and I smelled just the slightest gas odor when I put my nose about 5 centimeteres from the pilot light area of my gas water heater. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to smell anything at all. Since the pilot light is igniting the gas at that sight, would that be normal and should I be concerned? Thanks.
Jeremy
I am very paranoid about having gas leaks. Recently, I was doing some cleaning and I smelled just the slightest gas odor when I put my nose about 5 centimeteres from the pilot light area of my gas water heater. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to smell anything at all. Since the pilot light is igniting the gas at that sight, would that be normal and should I be concerned? Thanks.
Jeremy
Tags: Gas Water Heater, Natural Gas, Pilot Light
March 20th, 2009 at 12:56 am
The hvac guy will see if it should be able to put one within 15 feet of all sleeping areas even if youre not breathing co.
March 21st, 2009 at 12:32 pm
There is sulfur added to the gas so you can smell it. Your nose can smell trace amounts like parts per million. When the pilot burns the gas the sulfur still goes off into the air.
March 23rd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
you are safe
March 23rd, 2009 at 9:27 pm
The small amount of gas in places it is not burning otherwise the gas in places it and everything goes up in smoke so as long as it and everything goes up in places it and everything goes up in places it shouldnt be able to reach.
March 24th, 2009 at 2:26 am
The fittings with soapy water and see for yourself.
March 25th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Probably not a problem, but put some liquid detergent in small amount of water and whisk it good to get foamy. Apply the foam all around the control valve. If it bubbles more you found a leak. I use a match, but don’t you try it.
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