In a message dated 11/11/02 4:55:37 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jleclainche@cox.net writes:
> I think I know the answer- In some older cities in the East of the US, heat
> to buildings is still provided by steam- some must escape from underground
> steam pipes, hence the smoking drain covers! Is that right, or was someone
> "pulling my leg"?
In Akron we have a big steam plant and all the buildings downtown are
steam-heated. We also have steam coming out of the manhole covers downtown.
Don't see that in the suburbs, so I think we have our answer.
I can tell you that a manhole cover that really gets to releasing steam can
be a little intimidating to drive over, especially when you're racing a red
light at high speed -- sometimes you can't see what you're headed for until
you're through the steam. Particularly fun on a motorcycle!
Chris Eck
59 Bugeye
91 CB 750
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