Whats going to be pumped through the pipe?

BTW its a pain now but after 6 months of them gone it will be back to normal

 

Sounds like another "not in my neighborhood" scenario..........

 

Right, what's going through the pipe! Natural Gas! It's a high pressure line. There are already 2 gas lines passing through that easement, a 24" and 36" line.

Looks like all weld X -Rays are being done right in the field. Folks say that the line is monitored for leaks by satellite. :anim_25: to us!

 

Holy smokes,right through your neighborhood..scary that's for sure,but it is bringing employment to your area.

 

I HATE driving through mud or grass clippings where folks don't blow off the front of where they sling grass on the road,,,,,,
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

 

The mud isn't good cause its clay. I need to hose it all out of the under carriage. I don't like using water on this car. Yes, I know its employing a lot of people. None from around here other than restaurants and hotels. The pipeline Locals are sending guys from as far away as Oklahoma. Still its good paying wages, pension and annuity and good to see more Union wages for work.

We'll deal with it. Is going to be a long summer.

 

I would take one of those in my back yard...

Natural gas could run my home for a fraction of the price I pay now for fuel oil.


Don

 

We moved to our neighborhood in 1985 & did not know about the 30" pipeline that went thru. Sept. 9, 2010 the pipe exploded killing 8, burning 50 or more & destroying 38 homes. All because of bad welds, poor quality control & a total lack of inspections etc. We lost everything along with my winning '57 150. Thanks Pacific Gas & Electric Co. BEWARE!!!

 

That's the thing about such pipelines. IF they are done and inspected as they should be, they will last for decades so long as no one manages to hit one with a backhoe whilst digging or as long as they aren't placed within a fault line in an area prone to earthquakes.

But nothing manmade lasts forever. Eventually, there will be leaks and from time to time, a fire or explosion. Problem is, there will be no warning and it may be in an uninhabited area...... Or it may be in a populated area. One never knows.

That is why such pipeline easements should be quite wide and no structures built in close proximity to them. Most building codes, state and local statutes address this to one degree or another. But in my experience, they do not place adequate distance between pipelines and occupied structures. Having seen first hand a few pipeline explosion sites....... Personally, I would not knowingly live within 4 or 5 city blocks of one.

A retired pipefitter, welding inspector, and construction inspector......

Harry

 

So sorry for your loss. Many sides to every story.

 

For the 25 years we lived here nobody knew there was a pipeline under us. We also live 1/4 mile from an earthquake fault. Since the explosion many things have come out such as using used under sized & badly welded pipe (pups), little to no inspections, collecting millions for repairs then not doing any. The question with this & many other high pressure gas pipes is not if it could blow but when it will blow. Now PG&E treats us like we are the bad guys.
Corporate Greed Over Public Safety!

 

Bummer! Wish you all the best in getting this squared away!

Best regards,

Harry