ARWadsworth wrote:
"Dave Liquorice" wrote in message
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On Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:03:07 GMT, ARWadsworth wrote:

Sorry for the late question, I have been away for a few days, but what
would happen in this country if a sizeable area actually lost its gas
supply and needed to be reconnected?
Reading between the lines of the reports relating to the big gas main fire
at Rawtenstall just before Christmas. They tell people to turn their gas
off at the meter. They then pressurise the main again, presumably purging
and checking for leaks as they say not turning off at the meter may slow
down return of supply. After that they visit every property and check it,
making sure pilot lights are lit etc.

A lot of ex-soviet Eastern Eurpean countries have massive communal heating
systems, not just individual buildings but whole blocks and towns.

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Cheers
Dave.

I have had the pleasure of visiting some ex-soviet Eastern European
countries. The "modern" tower blocks which could mean anything from 1970
onwards may well have the communal heating systems. Believe it or not there
are systems in place that are quite similar in Doncaster. I was gobsmacked
when I saw it.

Adam


Doncaster is pat of Eastern Europe ;-)