HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter 4/23/07-WPS (flex connector)
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
(a subsidiary of WPS Resources Corporation)
3300 N. Main Street
P.O. Box 420
Oshkosh,WI54903-0420
1-800-450-7260
April 23, 2007
Jack Steinhilber
PO Box 617
Oshkosh WI 54903
Dear Jack:
Account #0402780869-1
Service Address: 1431 Congress Avenue, Oshkosh
Our service mechanic has reported that an undesirable condition exists on/in your range in basement.
For health and safety reasons, we recommend that use of this equipment be discontinued until the
condition indicated with an (x) in the tabulation below has been corrected.
1. () Leak in house piping.
2. () Unvented appliance.
3. () Obstructed or rusted out vent or chimney.
4. () Defective safety or no safety pilot.
5. () Underground fuel run uses unapproved plastic material.
6. () Appliance producing carbon monoxide.
7. ( x ) Other Brass flex connector on basement range (potential hazard); flex
connector may become brittle and crack.
We know that you are interested in keeping your gas equipment performing in a safe manner and suggest
that you give this matter your immediate attention.
Call your appliance dealer or other service agency to assist you in making the necessary repairs.
For informational purposes, a copy of this notice and the Caution Notice Tag are being forwarded to the
building inspector or code official in your area.
Please notify us when the above condition has been corrected. We can be reached 24 hours per day at 1-800-
450-7260.
Sincerely,
c: Mr. Andrew Prickett, Housing Inspector
215 Church Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901
RECE'VED
APR 2 4 2007
DEPARTMENT OF ME"l"I"
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COMMUN SERVICES DIVISION
INSPECTION
Manager Customer Service - gas
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