A natural gas regulator works by accomplishing two important tasks related to how natural gas is delivered to your home: pressure reduction and pressure regulation. Pressure Reduction A natural gas utility provides natural gas to residential homes via a large network of pressurized pipelines. These systems span between gas collection locations and …
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Pipelines are utilized for the transportation of numerous important commodities in our society, including petroleum, natural gas, water, steam and more. Whether built above ground, below ground, or submerged in water, pipelines can experience corrosion in all cases. If unchecked, the pipelines can sustain damage or fail, which is both dangerous and expensive. At EGW …
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The smell of gas is a dire warning that there is a leak somewhere in the area, and that experts and authorities should be contacted immediately. Utility workers tasked with finding the leak’s origination have a multitude of tools at their disposal, and one of the most versatile and user-friendly gas leak detectors available today …
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Safety is a major concern when it comes to underground utility equipment, and lighting is no different. Certified explosion proof lights are required by OSHA for hazardous locations, such as areas containing flammable vapors, liquids or gases, or combustible dust or fibers. It is these types of environments that help categorize what Class and Division …
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If you work on underground utility pipe systems, it is critical to have an accurate and fast means of locating them. At EGW Gas Solutions, we can help! Our line of underground pipe locators will make quick work of the locating process so you can move on to the rest of the job. Learn more …
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EGW is excited to announce that we have merged with our sister company, TUSCO. The owners of EGW originally founded TUSCO as a service and repair company to complement EGW’s powerful distribution and manufacturing offering, with both focused on the natural gas industry. As TUSCO’s business expanded and grew, they partnered with additional manufacturers and …