JohnP wrote in news:XnsAD0FE70FC9E68JohPnowherecom@
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Tim+ wrote in

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Max Demian wrote:
On 17/04/2021 21:31, kerrym wrote:

I have these pipes in every room in the house, Im in a terraced
house and I know that they are in all the houses that are linked.
https://www.homeownershub.com/img/1h0w

Cut one and see what comes out. g


I did that once (or at least drilled a small hole after turning off
the gas and water) and discovered it was copper-clad electricity!

Vaporised my drill bit, blew the main fuse and took out the supply for
three flats. ;-)

Tim

Look on the end wall - it could be a tie bar preventing the walls from
moving. Are there plates on the end walls?

See this: https://www.blsurveyors.com/2366-2/