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Don't Leave an Unfirm Gas Connection -- Could Fail on Anything You Operate
« on: February 02, 2020, 06:27:33 pm »
Fortunately a lesson I should not have had to learn was completely uneventful other than the surprise.


I slowed it to half speed when the flame came out.


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Re: Don't Leave an Unfirm Gas Connection Could Fail on Anything You Operate
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2020, 06:41:19 pm »
Oh my....glad you were right there to take care of the matter quickly, & that no one or thing got hurt.
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Re: Don't Leave an Unfirm Gas Connection -- Could Fail on Anything You Operate
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2020, 08:39:29 pm »
Yes, good I was there. Also positioned right with hottest part away from us. A few minutes earlier i was teaching my granddaughter to start it. I will add a short video of that later or tomorrow.
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Re: Don't Leave an Unfirm Gas Connection -- Could Fail on Anything You Operate
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2020, 08:40:37 pm »
A wet blanket and a fire extinguisher are always comforting. 🤠

A great reminder to always be careful.
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