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How to Safely Test for Gas Leaks Using a Candle

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Samurai Appliance Repair Man
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Posted: Fri Mar 28th, 2008 18:03

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Here's a good video that demonstrates the technique of how to safely use a candle to test gas pressure. Works for all combustibles: LP, natural gas, and methane, etc.:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH5zfKPN9tI

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Posted: Fri Mar 28th, 2008 18:34

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link: "How to check gasoline fuel level with lighter in left pocket"

link: "Free mountain climbing lessons"

link: "Motorcycle has green light"

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http://www.usmra.com/repository/videos.asp

Last edited on Fri Mar 28th, 2008 18:41 by RegUS_PatOff

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Posted: Fri Mar 28th, 2008 23:26

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OMG! Those were freaking amazing! What's with that DA using his lighter to look inside a gasoline tanker? Can't believe that motorcycle dude was still alive after that vertical triple gainer! Crazy website!

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