gas leak?

So we live in 1910 brownstone. Originally it had gas pipes in the middle of each ceiling. Recently I tried to install (electrical) lamp and opened one of the gas pipes. It supposed to be dead but I could smell some gas. So I spent next few hours checking it out. First of all I checked gas meter – it was slowly counting consumed gas (1/2cf per 3 minutes). I traced down the gas pipes from the meter on and sprayed soapy water on each connection. All good. I sprayed water on the end of the pipe in sealing – nothing coming from there. I guess the slow gas consumption can be attributed to the pilot light in the heater. I do not see any other places.

By bobjohn | 02/15/2009 7:14 PM