Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-02
NATURAL GAS.
Timely Circulars Issued by Our Insurance
Companies.

NATURAL GAS.
Timely Circulars Issued by Our Insurance
Companies.
The Board of Underwriters of this city
has issued two circulars, relative to the use
of natural gas. Circular No. !, relating
to the introduction of gas in manufacture
ing establishments, is As following:
lst That when gas is 10 be introduced
into any premises, Tank Governor or
Regulator shall be placed rs remote rs pos
sible from building, by which the pressure
shall be reduced to not exceeding two
pounds.
ID A safety valve shall he placed be-
tween the Governor or Regulator and
buildings, which will blow OFF when the
pressure exceeds two pounds.
Sd. A mercury gauge must be placed in
side of buildings, which will indicate the
exact pressure in the pipes.
4th. All pipes leading from the regu-
lator and into the mills shall he OF rs large
diameter rs possible, and all pipes on en-
tering building shall be elevated and car
ried overhead and above all furnaces and
boilers.
5th. All pipes, valves and fittings shall
be carefully Inspected and tested when the
work is completed by the inspector of the
company furnishing the gas, who shall is
sue certificate that the equipment is i'll
accordance with the above regulations.
The secretary OF the Board of Underwrit
erS, on receipt of the inspectors certificate,
will issue permit for the Use of natural
gas, for which he shall charge n fee of one
dollar.
Circular No. =, relative 10 the introduc-
tion of Gas into stores and dwellings, is rs
follows:
When natural gas is to be introduced in
TO dwellings, stores, offices, etc. the fol-
lowing rules must be observed by the par
ties doing the fitting work:
All pipes must he tested by the gas COM
pany's inspector with mercury column 10
ten llOD pounds pressure, from end of line
where connection is made, to end of pipes
under CRATES, stoves, etc.
The filter should have his pump on and
see that the pipes are perfectly tight before
sending for the inspector.
The ends otthe pipes under CRATES, stoves,
etc, should first he capped, ~ aS Ia allow
the stop cocks Ia bc tested: then remove the
caps and see if the.CockS allow the gas la
leak,
In ease the mercury drops, a test for leak,
hy putting ether in the pump, or with soap
water will be- made
In no case shall FIRE test bc used IN
dwellings, offices, stores, etc. No cement
of any kind shall bc used for repairing
faulty fittings ar work; nor is the Use of
Himd ga~L,fS permissible.
When any attempt 10 hide leaks is made,
the name of the filter will be kept on
record at this office, and future work done
by him will not be approved without rigid
examination.
In running pipes in buildings, no set
rules can he given, except that pipes must
in all eases, when possible, hc ~ placed
that they can bc easily Inspected; and that
in ease of accident any leaking gas oay
escape easily.
Cement wall carefully where service
pipe enters the building, and use large
pipe for the main that runs through the
cellar. Provide valves to shut off gus from
all riscrs. In running pipes through fiucs,
great care is necessary, and lead pipe for
the bends should not he used
DO not run pipes between floors or walls
when any other method can bc employed.
DO not place cocks between floors and cell
ings. DO not Use any valves which require
packing at the stem, in places where leak
ing gas may he dangerous. If pipes run
outside of walls, provide q drip,
Allow plenty of air under CRATES, 80 that
the hcarthstOnc may not get hot. Set the
back tile in CRATE 81 that the unburnt gases
will bc directed up the chimney, and not
allowed to enter the room.
Admitting more air under the CRATE, 81
that il will pcrcOlatc through or between
the hot bats in hegrate, results in cheer
ful, bright fire from the bottom Of the
crate to the top of ,he fittings, and also in
front.
In fitting up building all gas filters
will bc required 10 furnish the gas com
pany, who are To supply the fuel, with a
statement giving the number of fires fitted
up. and also any additional fires that may
I've connected aftcrward in the same build
ing, 50 that a complete record may be had
at this Office. Blank forms for this pur-
pose will bc furnished 10y the different com
panieS supplying natural gas.
II should be borne in mind that a leak
Of natural gas is not 80 pcrceptible rs OF
artificial gas, on account Of the very slight
Odor arising from it; and more care should
BE- taken in piping and builing for its use.
Filters should also remember that acci-
dents and explosions are likely to occur
through defects in fittings and pipes and
rs the introduction of natural gas IL bene-
fit to the filters, the community at large,
and to the insurance companies, the filters
should do all in their power 10 make the
use of natural gas as safe az possible; and
they can materially aid in this by cndcav-
oring to put pipes and fitting in perfect
manner