Will This Really Grow?

[ctgo4it]

Can't think of any specific reason, but it just doesn't feel right. Any of you experienced folk have an opinion?

Thanks

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[Bill Kibbel]

If it gets enough sun and regular watering, it can quickly produce new buds.

[randynavarro]

That is something.

You, Mr. Bill, are amazing.

[chicago]

Now ..that was funny.

[Richard Moore]

Originally posted by inspecthistoric

If it gets enough sun and regular watering, it can quickly produce new buds.

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Thanks Bill...I chuckled out loud!

[John Dirks Jr]

I'll bet you a dollar to a dime the roots of that thing are penetrating the foundation.

[ctgo4it]

In all seriousness, should I even mention anything about it? When I pointed out where the meter was, the client said he walked past it a bunch of times and never even noticed it

[chicago]

The gas company put the meter there a little low. I would guess the owner raked up the dirt for the pretty flowers.

Eventually ,the gas company may take care of that,if it is a problem.

The shutoff is still accessible so maybe they could cover the thing some more and go to an estimated bill.

[StevenT]

Where I am, it is the responsibility of the homeowner (their plumber) to set the meter bars.

[ctgo4it]

Thanks. I think I will do that - and know once and for all

[chicago]

I just feel if it was a problem the gas company would shut it off.They do own the meter.

[ghentjr]

I found one partially underground, like the photo, at a new condo. The local code Bubba was called in along with a gas company rep and to my surprise they made the installer elevate the meter. Not only on the one unit I called out, but on about 15 others that were also buried.

Sometimes things work like they should.

[chicago]

Must depend on the locale.

[ctgo4it]

Originally posted by SonOfSwamp

The safe play for the HI is to call the gas company (maybe email the pic, too), and get their spec for the meter installation. If the gas company says it's wrong, call it out. The owner can always ignore the HI's advice.

I think the gas company, once asked, will reply that the meter and the dirt have to part ways...

WJ

So here is the reply I finally got:

Dear Abe,

Thank you for your inquiry.

Per the customer's request, we would report to the location and raise the curb box so that it is accessible.

Best regards,

Melissa B.

Customer Assistance

[Phillip]

It can be made to grow other things[]

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[Scottpat]

OK, I found this one that the owner made a nice planter for!

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