Santa Cruz Plumbing Tips and Advice

Essential Plumbing Tips

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Here are some general safety tips for the homeowner:

If you smell gas:

DO NOT try to light burner!

DO NOT light a match or lighter for any reason!

DO NOT touch any electrical switch or use any phone in your building!

DO close all gas supply tank valves!

DO Immediately call your gas company from a neighbor’s phone and follow their instructions or…if you cannot reach your company, call the Fire Department!

DO NOT return to your house until instructed to do so by the Fire Department!

To avoid other potential accidents:

DO NOT use or store any flammable products such as gasoline, solvents, adhesives or paints and their thinners or any other combustibles in the same room, or area, near your water heater.

DO read and understand the Use and Care Manual included with your water heater. Give extra attention to the Safety Precautions prescribed in the General Safety Precautions section in the front of the manual.

WARNING! Failure to follow these warnings could result in a fire or explosion, causing property damage, bodily injury, or death.

Have Emergency Numbers on hand for:

• Gas Company
• Fire Department
• Police Department
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