Can this pipe be removed?

[JkEriksson72]

Hello,

Does anyone know if it's possible to remove this pipe somehow (condominium)? It's hard to see, but there's a white pipe above the black curtain rod. I don't know what goes through the pipe, just that it's in the way.

Alternatively, can the pipe be hidden in a better way with the help of curtains?

 

[hempularen]

Most likely, you cannot remove it. It most likely belongs to the heating system. But it could be anything. E.g., city gas (even if there is no gas actively in the house).

 

[AG A]

Absolutely not without first checking with the board. If anyone knows what it is. Without knowing its function, it must remain in place. As mentioned, it could be water pipes, a gas line, or something structural.
However, it should definitely work well as a curtain rod if you have some hooks to hang the curtain on. Alternatively, you could put up a valance to cover it.

 

[Stefan1972]

Since just below to the left there is also a pipe turning down, it should be visible where it leads, right? Maybe to the radiator? Then it is 99% likely to be return and supply heat.

 

[DE73]

A better picture would help. Is the pipe warm when you touch it? Attach the curtain rod closer to the ceiling and the pipe shouldn't be visible?

 

[DE73]

Saw a little with the hacksaw and you'll see if there's gas, water, or if you get a shock 🤣

 

[AG A]

Saw a little with the hacksaw, and you'll see if it's gas, water, or if you get a shock 🤣

What would the world be without really sensible people, like you😄.

 

[mikethebik]

What would the world be without truly sensible people, like you😄.

Safer?

 

[BSOD]

Safer?

Nobody remembers a coward 😀

 

[hempularen]

When I was helping my son remodel the kitchen in his first apartment, a pipe appeared near the stove that was likely an old gas pipe. The gas supply in that building was phased out in the early '90s. So, it seemed reasonable to remove the pipe, but as a precaution, we checked with the association.

Yes, the gas was still connected to the buildings. The board was just then discussing with Stockholm Energy (or whoever supplies gas nowadays) about disconnecting it. No one had used gas for almost 30 years.

So we had to make a small cutout in a cabinet where the pipe was in the way. It was a darn good thing we were a bit overcautious.

 

[DE73]

TS how did it go? I'm starting to get worried!

 

[MrDizzy]

By any chance, wasn't that apartment located at Lisseberg?🤣🤣 (too soon? )