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1 by Hunter
Founder
No, not what you put in your car - What runs in your house. Anyhow, about six-seven hours ago I smelled a semi-strong ... scent... of gas at a point above the "gas point" in the house. Whats it called again? Anyhow, after about ten - fifteen minutes, I could no longer smell it. Curious, if there is a gas leak in the house, how many parts per million would it be to smell it for such a short time? I've got a cold/flu right now, so it's hard to smell that well. I forgot about it after that, until my dad came home and also mentioned a gas smell upon walking in - So after checking the "gas point", everything seems to be in a working order. He too couldn't smell it after about fifteen minutes. Someone else will be arivving in a couple hours, so if they smell it when walking in too - Do you think we should contact the emergency-gas thingy phone line? Y'know, I have felt pretty groggy and such this evening, and yet I thought I was on the mend with my cold/flu.

2 by Hammer
Elite SG Commodore
honestly you can never be too careful when it comes to a gas leak, you dont want that stuff a)blowing you up b)inhalation and all that isnt good either....better safe than sorry
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4 by CIH
Elite SG Guardian
Hunter wrote:Aye, but my dad... He's so laid back, that'd it'd take a whole week of smelling it before he'd do anything.
all that gas could be why you don't feel well.

6 by aldo
The Blessed One
"Oooh, I think I smell gas. Hmm.

I know, I'll wait and see if the deadly aroma goes. Then maybe I'll post about my curious experience on an electric computer"

7 by Hunter
Founder
Well, my dad gets so verbal about these things - Dont you call them! And you know, his look he has is of such sterness, that he will use force to take the phone from your hand if you try. Still, the smell doesn't last, and I haven't smelt it since the first time earlier.

8 by Flipside
Admin
You can smell gas in very small quantities indeed, however, a small waft of gas could be nothing, but it also could be very significant.

If your illness included headaches and/or upset stomach, I strongly suggest looking at the possiblity of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. That stuff can kill you, and you'll never smell it.
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9 by d3jake
Elite SG Elder
Even if it takes a clubbing over the head I suggest you call a trained professional. It's the only way to be safe.

Oh, and BTW, If you smell a strong gas smell, you are supposed to leave the house and call p[rofessionals from another building. Even turning lights\Appliances off can trigger an explosion so...
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10 by Hunter
Founder
My illness didn't include headaches, and was initially a stomach inflammation problem (or some such). I've also caught a cold/flu, runny nose and weakness/aches (quite bad in evening/night). No vomiting or feeling sick. But I do feel pretty heavy headed tonight.

11 by Hunter
Founder
Also keep in mind I haven't smelt it more than once today, and no one can smell it now, as there is no prolonged smell. And my dad lights up a cig every half hour, so I'm pretty sure if there is a leak... It must be very weak.

12 by Flipside
Admin
Yup, simply leaving the cooker for more than about 5 seconds before hitting the ignition button can create a smell that'll waft around for a good 30 mins.

British Gas deliberately put the scent into the Gas so that it can be detected, Gas is normally odourless. If it's not an ongoing thing and you can't smell it anymore, I suspect it's nothing to worry about at the moment, but keep aware anyway ;)
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