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Gas
Q&A
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Your
questions
answered!
Compiled by ESV’s Gas Installations
and Appliance Safety team.
As per previous issues of Energysafe,
we are pleased to provide answers
for a varied range of frequently asked
questions received on ESV’s Gas
Technical Helpline, 1800 652 563.
Note The technical regulator may require notification before work commences and confirmation that completed work is in accordance with
this Standard (AS 5601—2013) and any other relevant requirements.
Question
Answer
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Before you permanently connect pipework
to your gas installation or if you intend to
seal the end of a pipe what must you do?
Check the pipework for debris and moisture.
Clean and dry the pipework before installing or sealing it.
AS 5601:1:2013
How do you remove a blockage from
consumer piping?
Disconnect or isolate the consumer billing meter, all other gas meters
and pressure regulators and all gas appliances before you apply
suction or force to remove the blockage. Only use pressure regulated
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