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Xringer · 03-11-14, 05:22 PM

If I don't understand a technology that can kill me, I deem it to be unsafe for me.
Man-handling those things in and out of a basement is also very dangerous for my old back.

I have never seen a home heated by oil heat explode, like 40 sticks of dynamite was set off in the basement.

Well actually, there have been a few cases, when the gas leak pushed gas along the water lines into houses that didn't have gas installed..

IMHO, using gas in your home is a lot bigger risk than using oil heat..

Edit 3/12/2014:
"“For weeks we've been smelling gas," said Ashley Rivera, 21, holding back tears. "We saw people flying out of the window. ... Those are my neighbors."

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/...#ixzz2vlXfrBXC

03-11-14, 05:22 PM	#7
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	If I don't understand a technology that can kill me, I deem it to be unsafe for me. Man-handling those things in and out of a basement is also very dangerous for my old back. I have never seen a home heated by oil heat explode, like 40 sticks of dynamite was set off in the basement. Well actually, there have been a few cases, when the gas leak pushed gas along the water lines into houses that didn't have gas installed.. IMHO, using gas in your home is a lot bigger risk than using oil heat.. Edit 3/12/2014: "“For weeks we've been smelling gas," said Ashley Rivera, 21, holding back tears. "We saw people flying out of the window. ... Those are my neighbors." Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/...#ixzz2vlXfrBXC __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less.. Last edited by Xringer; 03-12-14 at 11:18 AM..