Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 46 minutes ago, Abdul_Latif said: I wonder if there is a case for the government funding annual gas appliance checks? None. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky88 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 33 minutes ago, Zen Archer (Raconteur) said: None. Guaranteed the whole thing would just blow up in their face. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, RedEd said: BBC now reporting that the four are in a serious condition. They are all now at hospitals in Glasgow. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-58965190 Is the Royal not where there is specialist burns unit? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, RH33 said: Is the Royal not where there is specialist burns unit? A burns unit near Ayr? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 44 minutes ago, RH33 said: Is the Royal not where there is specialist burns unit? I believe so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 I attended the burns unit once and it was absolute shite. There was no haggis or whisky anywhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 It's weird how singing about your granny dying in an explosion or getting thrown off a bus was a thing back in the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superwell87 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 7 hours ago, pogo1910 said: That is utterly terrifying. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Doorbell footage that just caught the edge. I thought it was just a loud bang and a flash, but keep watching…fucking hell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 51 minutes ago, The Master said: Doorbell footage that just caught the edge. I thought it was just a loud bang and a flash, but keep watching…fucking hell. Weird seeing footage like that when you know exactly where it was filmed. It doesn't do the sound of the explosion justice. I'm still spooked by it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, The Master said: Doorbell footage that just caught the edge. I thought it was just a loud bang and a flash, but keep watching…fucking hell. That door bell might be illegal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbigal Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Hope no one was dobbying the meter. Certainly a lot more dangerous than the leccy but unfortunately very common practice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 On 18/10/2021 at 20:48, Zen Archer (Raconteur) said: The Clarkson disaster in 1971 set the gas industry on it's way to a massive safety overhaul as there we very few regulations if any in place. Quote The day a Scottish shopping street exploded The day a Scottish shopping street exploded - BBC News 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 On 19/10/2021 at 19:56, The Master said: Doorbell footage that just caught the edge. I thought it was just a loud bang and a flash, but keep watching…fucking hell. Pretty lucky that other houses didn't catch from the burning wreckage flying about or that it didn't hit anyone walking their dogs etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 My boss told us yesterday that this explosion was a result of someone fucking about with their gas supply in order to circumvent the meter. He's from Ayrshire and is always certain about these things, one of these guys who claims that almost every event has a criminal undertone to it. He may well turn out to be correct but I find it fascinating how quickly these narratives form in his head. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, The Moonster said: My boss told us yesterday that this explosion was a result of someone fucking about with their gas supply in order to circumvent the meter. He's from Ayrshire and is always certain about these things, one of these guys who claims that almost every event has a criminal undertone to it. He may well turn out to be correct but I find it fascinating how quickly these narratives form in his head. See when the house is blown to hell like in this case, how on earth does anyone identify a cause. Like I would have no idea where to start when there is nothing there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 4 hours ago, 101 said: See when the house is blown to hell like in this case, how on earth does anyone identify a cause. Like I would have no idea where to start when there is nothing there. The gas main infrastructure under the houses may give a clue. The reason for the part demolition starting yesterday was to allow for the main to be removed. If The Sun was correct yesterday, the family injured in the blast lived in the house which blew up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, RedEd said: If The Sun was correct yesterday, the family injured in the blast lived in the house which blew up. That's double bad luck 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonksy+HisChristianParade Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, RedEd said: The gas main infrastructure under the houses may give a clue. The reason for the part demolition starting yesterday was to allow for the main to be removed. If The Sun was correct yesterday, the family injured in the blast lived in the house which blew up. I’d be shocked if they all survive tbh. Horrible stuff. Genuinely gives you the fear as to how it could happen though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eindhovendee Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I worked with what was Scottish Gas for 16 years until the mid 90s. Was called to hundreds of leaks, some serious and most not, a few that ignited but in a way that was actually better for us and it could be quite scary as they are uncontrolled leaks but never got called to an explosion. I've also screamed at police to get their hands of radios in case they blew us up, no gasman ever rings a doorbell for the same reason. Most of the old pipes, cast, ductile iron and steel pipes were mapped than anything modern, certainly in the Dundee area. Coincidentally I knew the next door neighbour of the one in Larkhall and spoke to him couple of days after it happened. That really was horrific. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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