Blackjack88
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I accidently drilled (a 9/64" drillbit) through a black gas pipeline that was behind the wall in my garage. I didn't even think that I was hitting metal until my drill went in and a 'hissing' noise came out. I immediately shut off the gas, opened my garage door and windows to let all the gas in the air go out. Then, I demoed a small section of the wall there the pipe was hit. The picture of the pipe is below.
I know I can't use JB Weld or any other epoxy because it can ignite (especially during winter season when I use the heater). I don't think using a welder to patch the small hole will be good either. I was thinking of using pipewrap tape, but I think the tape will end up drying, and I'd end up having the same problem.
What other options do I have to repair the small hole? Or, should I just replace the pipe and have a plumber look over what I did to check for mistakes?
I was also thinking of how the pipe was set up in my garage. It was right behind the drywall with no space in between. There are 4" between the back of the exterior wall and the drywall. A 2x4 takes up about 1 1/2", so it would make sense to have a 2x4 in front of the gas pipe for protection. Am I correct in this thinking, or was the gas company right in setting up the pipes the way they did? I live in a residential neighborhood, so its surprising to me that this passes code.
Also, should I be worried about the little bit of drywall dust that might have gone through the hole as I was taking off the drywall?
Thank you.
I know I can't use JB Weld or any other epoxy because it can ignite (especially during winter season when I use the heater). I don't think using a welder to patch the small hole will be good either. I was thinking of using pipewrap tape, but I think the tape will end up drying, and I'd end up having the same problem.
What other options do I have to repair the small hole? Or, should I just replace the pipe and have a plumber look over what I did to check for mistakes?
I was also thinking of how the pipe was set up in my garage. It was right behind the drywall with no space in between. There are 4" between the back of the exterior wall and the drywall. A 2x4 takes up about 1 1/2", so it would make sense to have a 2x4 in front of the gas pipe for protection. Am I correct in this thinking, or was the gas company right in setting up the pipes the way they did? I live in a residential neighborhood, so its surprising to me that this passes code.
Also, should I be worried about the little bit of drywall dust that might have gone through the hole as I was taking off the drywall?
Thank you.