You may not have paid much attention to what a gas meter looks like so we thought we’d take the opportunity to show you a gas meter installation carried out by 1Gas recently. Gas meters vary greatly depending on a few different factors. They include the capacity of gas required in kilowatts by a customer, the location of the meter position, the pressure in the gas mains, and whether the meter is internal or external. On the photo you can see an example of a low pressure U16 gas meter which is capable of around 173 kilowatts (kW). In this instance the meter is sitting on a shelf secured to a wall. The gas pipe connection pipe to the mains is on the right and connects to the meter inlet on the left hand side of the meter. The dome shaped grey metal component is called the regulator and controls the pressure of gas entering the meter is at a safe level and sufficient for the gas meter to operate. The gas then enters the meter and is pumped out through a mechanism of lung like diaphragm chambers. On the top right of the meter, the gas leaves through the […]
1Gas was set up by Director Richard Hearne in 2010 to increase competition in the complex and fragmented gas connections and gas meters industry. Since 1Gas’ launch 3 years ago, we have experienced strong demand for our services. In 2012 we moved to new offices in Central Brighton. We also saw new recruits to our team.
1Gas can arrange gas pipe and gas meter installation services throughout the the whole of mainland Britain including England, Scotland, and Wales. We also specialise in gas connections for the UK’s capital city, London. We cover all regions including West, North, East, South, North East, South West, South East. London is notorious for stringent local authority restrictions on digging in roads. Congestion issues can be created if traffic lights or traffic control are required during the process of connecting gas for a property. Fees can also be expensive, especially if gas mains or service pipes are required at busy road junctions. Our efficient services allow us to offer competitive pricing with minimum disruption and friendly service to accompany.
Business and domestic gas meters are chargeable and here at 1Gas we offer some of the best prices around, which is coupled with support and advice to help you along the way. Gas meter installation requirements In most cases, installing a gas meter tends to involve some background checks to confirm the gas pipe to which a meter would be fitted is suitable. A commercial site also requires a gas supplier prior to fitting the meter. At 1Gas we can help with both of these elements at no extra charge. What affects the cost of installation? The cost of a gas meter installation varies depending on the size of the meter required. These vary greatly and start at a U6 (also known as a BK-G6 or G4). A U6 can usually deliver a peak demand / maximum consumption of 64 kW (kilowatts). Meters then increase in size to a U16, U25, U40, U65, U100, U160 and continue up to much larger bespoke meters, with specially designed gas meter rigs often required. Estimate price details At 1Gas, a U6 meter will start at around the £150 mark (low pressure meter only) and increase according to the size of meter required […]
In the rare instance that a gas meter stops working or you suspect your gas meter is faulty, you should first of all ring the gas emergency service on 0800 111 999. This is crucial to rule out any safety concerns. A faulty meter issue could be caused by the gas meter itself, or something that a gas consumer is trying to do (e.g. attempting to use more gas than the incoming gas service pipe or meter will allow). There is also the potential that there is an issue in the incoming gas pipe from the road or footpath or in the gas mains such as a leak. Emergency engineers usually attend within an hour. If they deem that there is a fault with the meter itself, such as a faulty regulator, they may turn the gas off and instruct a meter repair be organised. To do this, you should speak with your gas supplier who will then be able to request the meter owner sends an engineer out to arrange a repair or replacement.
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In the world of gas pipe connections, there are two main types of gas pipe connection quotes which we wanted to go into more detail about. Standard Quotation We provide gas connections for both domestic and commercial properties. We assist a wide range of customers who own or rent houses, flats, holiday homes, offices restaurants, takeaways, factories, council buildings and even league football grounds. You name it, we’ve installed gas to it! We cover the whole country including England, Scotland and Wales, and provide competitive quotes for a new gas supply. If you are looking to get a new domestic gas installation to your home, there are a few criteria that should be matched. Firstly, you should not already have a live service to your property. The premises must be used for domestic purposes such as a house or a flat, and there can be no more than 4 gas connections requested at any one time, to benefit from lower prices. In order for a gas connection to be classed as domestic, the distance between the gas meter and the gas mains must be under 40 metres in length. Generally for a domestic gas connection, your peak demand will be […]
We live in an age where we are heavily reliant on fossil fuels for energy to heat, light and operate equipment in our homes and businesses. In typical household situations, electric is often the fuel source for lights and and appliances. Gas is commonly used for heating (boilers and gas fires), hot water, or in cooking through a gas hob or oven. However, not all areas of the country benefit from access to the national gas network due to physical distance from gas mains. Distances of more than 100 meters from gas mains can quickly created costs of gas connections in the tens of thousands of pounds. Natural gas was discovered under the North Sea in 1965 which sparked a revolution in the availability and popularity of gas in homes and businesses throughout the UK. A gas network has formed over time spanning the length and breadth of the country connecting millions of properties. As a fuel, gas is one of the cleanest fossil fuels with minimal pollution created in the burning process. It is easily transported through pipes or bottles. Gas is sourced from places around the UK including Morecambe Bay and the North Sea. Gas enters the gas […]
Installing a gas meter might appear to be a very quick and easy task. In reality it’s not always straight forward or as fast as you might expect. A gas meter is just one part of a gas installation. To get gas into a property there must be gas mains in the road of footpath near a domestic or commercial building, a gas service connection pipe, a gas meter, and outlet pipework (downstream of a gas meter) which connects to appliances such as boilers or gas fires. Where there is already a gas pipe in place and a customer asks us for gas meter, there are a few considerations which we need to take into account. The first is whether the gas pipe is live or not. The second is what pressure exists in the gas mains (low, medium, intermediate, or high). The third is what capacity of gas can be passed through the gas pipe if it is live; This is also known as the load or peak demand / consumption (usually measured in kilowatts or KW, but it can also be measured in cubic feet, cubic metres, or BTUs / British Thermal Units). It’s important we check the […]
