On Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:15:52 GMT, "Joseph Meehan"
wrote:

wrote:
Today, while my kid was playing outside. He noticed a little bit of
gas smell coming out of a little plastic pipe/vent connected to the
gas meter. On top of the plastic thing, it labels "gas vent". It has a
metal screen inside.

What is this "gas vent" for? Is it normal for it to have some gas
smell?

Do call your utility company. While I doubt if it is going to be a
problem, it is still a safety concern and you should have it checked, if it
would turn out to be a safety concern and you don't check ..... Not good.

I agree. I do believe those vents are intended to release a little
pressure once and awhile, but why take chances. This belongs to your
gas company and there should not be a charge for checking it. If
there is a leak, you could have a dangerous situation, AND be paying
for gas that you are not using. Dont delay, call them now. They
should be open 24/7. Please let us all know what they determine.

Mark