q8 CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OF SMALL GASWORKS. 



the bottom of a long run of perpendicular rising pipe is 

 sure to give frequent trouble. 



The smell of escaping gas is one of the greatest draw- 

 backs to its use, and, whether in the roads or on the 

 consumers' premises, should never be allowed, if it can be 

 avoided. On account of the carelessness of fitters, many 

 people have an impression that an occasional stink of gas 

 is unavoidable, and some will not use it on this account. 

 It is quite possible to connect up a service pipe, or to clear 

 an obstruction, without letting all the neighbours know of 

 it. Such carelessness as emptying fluid out of a meter, or 

 the contents of the drip boxes, into the gutter at the side 

 of the road may cause a great deal of annoyance, and 

 certainly does not prejudice people in favour of gas. All 

 complaints of escapes should be carefully followed up; and 

 most gas companies are willing to stop escapes in the con- 

 sumers' fittings. The consumer wants a lot of attention 

 nowadays, but it pays. 



