Need Help Installing That New Gas Appliance? We Have You Covered!
Did you purchase a new stove or gas appliance and are uncomfortable installing it? No worries, we’ve had our fair share of appliance installations. We’ve been serving San Diego for close to a decade. Our accredited A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and top-notch ratings with Facebook, Yelp, and Google My Business has put us in a class of its own. Big B’s Plumbing is the best choice to have your new gas line installation or repair.
Get a New Gas Line Installed or Repaired
At Big B’s Plumbing, we provide emergency plumbing services 24/7. You can call Big B’s Plumbing at the first smell of gas, and one of our plumbing specialists will talk you through the proper protocol. We’ll meet the challenge in record time if you need a new gas line installed or repaired. While natural gas supplied to the meter is the responsibility of SoCalGas®, it is the property owner’s responsibility to maintain all gas lines on their side of the meter. That includes all gas lines to your pool, spa, barbeque, and other appliances. They suggest having your gas lines periodically inspected.
Commercial Gas Line Installation
We’re ready for your call if you need a gas line installed or repaired for commercial use. In many cases, a gas leak or repair can cause a company collateral damage because they need to shut down until the repairs have been completed. That’s why fast response times are imperative to get a business back up and running. Need a gas line installed or repaired? Call Big B’s Plumbing today!
If You Smell Gas In or Around Your Home, Take Immediate Action
If you smell gas in or around your home, it is important to take immediate action to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. Follow these steps:
- Evacuate the area: If you smell gas, leave the area immediately. Do not try to investigate the source of the smell or turn any electrical appliances on or off. Also, please do not use any electronic devices or light switches, as they can cause sparks that could ignite any gas present.
- Call 911 or your gas company: Once you are at a safe distance away from the area, call 911 or your gas company’s emergency number to report the gas leak. Please do not use your phone or any electronic device near the gas leak, as it may cause a spark that could ignite the gas.
- Don’t re-enter the area: Only re-enter once the area is safe by the authorities or your gas company.
- Prevent future leaks: If the gas leak is from an appliance or equipment in your home, turn it off and only use it once it has been inspected and repaired by a qualified professional.
Remember, gas leaks can be extremely dangerous and potentially life-threatening, so it’s important to take immediate action if you suspect a gas leak.
Whenever You Have A Gas Leak, There Will Be a Pungent Smell Present
Have you ever wondered what the smell is coming from natural gas? Most people thought it was the way natural gas smelled. Not so. Mercaptan is a chemical added to the gas for the purpose of saving lives. But, in itself, natural gas has no smell. So the smell of rotten eggs is always a fed flag that you have a gas leak. Mercaptan, also known as thiol, is a type of organic compound that contains a sulfur atom and a hydrogen atom (-SH) in its molecular structure. As a result, it has a strong, unpleasant odor resembling that of rotten eggs and is typically found in natural gas, crude oil, and other petroleum products. So if you have a broken gas line or you need to have a new gas line installation, Big B’s Plumbing has you covered.
Due to its strong and distinct odor, mercaptan is commonly used as an odorant in natural gas and propane to help detect leaks and prevent potential explosions or fires. In addition, mercaptan is used as a starting material in producing various chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and polymers. It is also used in the synthesis of flavoring agents, such as grapefruit mercaptan, which is used in the food and beverage industry.
We Provide Gas Line Installations
- Businesses
- Class A Buildings
- Schools and Universities
- Apartments
- Hotels
- Government Buildings
- Restaurants
- Hospitals and Medical Centers
- Retail Shopping Centers
- Condos and Townhomes
Big B’s Plumbing services in Rancho Bernardo, Vista, Valley Center, Escondido, Bonsall, Oceanside, San Marcos, and Carlsbad. Call today and discover what excellent service is all about.
