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Lee Wilson	posted on 30th Jul 10 at 21:02
	quote: Originally posted by mattk If its copper it will be fine, its very hard to get natural gas to explode anyway, needs to be between a 5 - 15% mix of gas to air if your that bothered, just turn the gas off This :)
Ben J	posted on 30th Jul 10 at 13:13
	Pics of said red hot slag....:o [Edited on 30-07-2010 by Ben J]
Rickavo	posted on 29th Jul 10 at 16:08
	quote: Originally posted by mattk If its copper it will be fine, its very hard to get natural gas to explode anyway, needs to be between a 5 - 15% mix of gas to air if your that bothered, just turn the gas off This
mattk	posted on 15th Jul 10 at 13:02
	If its copper it will be fine, its very hard to get natural gas to explode anyway, needs to be between a 5 - 15% mix of gas to air if your that bothered, just turn the gas off
stubs	posted on 15th Jul 10 at 10:12
	Why not just buy a welding screen? http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ws2-heavy-duty-welding-screen/path/welding-accessories Can take it with you where ever you may want to weld.
Colin	posted on 15th Jul 10 at 09:32
	quote: Originally posted by a_j_mair what on earth are you going to be welding? Stuff :o Ive got a wee job to do for Jades dad & then im going to get the old mini brought up & get tanked into fixing it, because no one wants to buy it so I might aswell have a laugh & take it to bits.
3CorsaMeal	posted on 15th Jul 10 at 09:22
	maybe madmikes trailer has inspired him :lol:
a_j_mair	posted on 15th Jul 10 at 09:10
	what on earth are you going to be welding?
Twiggy	posted on 15th Jul 10 at 00:36
	quote: Originally posted by Colin If im say......welding a few foot from that & some red hot weld slag lands on top of it it will be goodnight Vienna wont it!!? I am sure there is a joke in there somewhere!!!!:lol::lol::lol:
ash_corsa	posted on 14th Jul 10 at 20:54
	I'd box it in with fire resistant plasterboard, why does it need to be vented? Gas pipes arent vented when they are enclosed in walls, floors, ceilings etc...
Colin	posted on 14th Jul 10 at 20:27
	Yeah I see what you mean. Instead of totally enclosing it, just cover the exposed angles. Although if im welding at floor lever then theres still an element of risk :o
smcGSI16V	posted on 14th Jul 10 at 20:22
	Yes it will. :lol: Fit a half boxing; the top and front are coved but the bottom is open so its still vented. ie, fix some 2x1 to the wall and then a bit of 1/8 or 1/4 inch ply to the front just to protect it. upsidedown 'L' shaped. [Edited on 14-07-2010 by smcGSI16V]
Colin	posted on 14th Jul 10 at 20:15
	To the right of the car. If im say......welding a few foot from that & some red hot weld slag lands on top of it it will be goodnight Vienna wont it!!?
smcGSI16V	posted on 14th Jul 10 at 19:52
	You can only box in a gas pipe if you fit vents to the boxing. It has to be vented. Are you meaning that the exposed gas pipe, just the copper pipe running through the garage and that there are no open ends. If so you'll be fine. You wont blow up your house unless you cut through the pipe.
a_j_mair	posted on 14th Jul 10 at 19:40
	garage should be fire proofed to meet standards so shouldnt really be a problem unless you are planning to cut and weld the pipe itself id just get on with it tbh
Colin	posted on 14th Jul 10 at 19:06
	Can I not just box it in with timber batons & plaster board?? Or is it strictly not reccommended to do hot works in a timber frame construction house/garage?? [Edited on 14-07-2010 by Colin]
VegasPhil	posted on 14th Jul 10 at 17:36
	Isolate the gas and turn off the boiler before you start?
_Allan_	posted on 14th Jul 10 at 16:27

Tomnova16	posted on 14th Jul 10 at 14:18
	get someone in
Colin	posted on 14th Jul 10 at 14:09
	Im planning on doing some hot works i.e. cutting, welding, grinding in my garage. Trouble is theres an exposed gas pipe running at waist height through it, it runs from outside at the gas main up to the boiler, so, what can I do? Would boxing it in be adequate?? I dont really want to blow up my new house!!:lol: