A GAS MAIN'S NUISANCE
Naiathaleuo, familiar in the form of "moth-balls," is v by-product of the distillation of coal-gas, and collects m and blocks gas mains. Tho Petono aud Lower Hutt Gns Lighting Board is experienc ing trouble with it, especially iv the Belinont district, where tho main loads to a dead fend. . . . Temporary relief-is being given periodically by the injeotion into the mmns of turpentine, which dissolves the napthaleua. This is a somewhat cumbersome process, arid to obviate it the'board has placed an order for a plant, costing £64, to eliminate the napthaleno ■ trouble at the works, The apparatus mixes into the gas a kerosene spray, which dissolves the napthalene into a. liquid which, running through the mains, is caught in the numerous syphon traps • that are provided for the catching of water. At intervals these syphons are drained. The kerosene spray is in no way injurious to the gas, and is definitely of benefit to the mechanism of the gas meters. The plant should be in operation within two months. . ...''.. :
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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 140, 10 December 1931, Page 11
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A GAS MAIN'S NUISANCE
Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 140, 10 December 1931, Page 11
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