Ever wondered what a gas meter is needed for or how a gas meter works? A meter is a device that is able to measure the flow of gas. They are used in homes as well as commercial and business properties. There are three main types of gas meters: a turbine meter (mainly used to measure gas in large industries), rotary meters (which are more precise, can hold more volume of gas and work at a higher pressure) and diaphragm meters which come in some off the shelf sizes: U6, U16, U25, U40, U65, U100 and U160. A U6 can normally deliver up to around 64 kilowatts of gas and a U160 can deliver up to around 1700 kilowatts (kW). The most common type of gas meter is a diaphragm meter that has two chambers formed by flexi diaphragms that expand and contract like a pump. Gas meters are important as they ensure that there is safe pressure coming from the gas mains supply and ensure that gas usage is monitored for billing purposes.
If you are need a gas installation and realise there is a gas pipe feeding your property, you may wonder how to get a gas meter fitted. There are millions of gas service pipes in the UK that connect properties to gas mains, which run through England, Scotland, Wales, and also the Isle of Wight. To access gas, a meter is required to monitor how much energy is used and to regulate the pressure. From time to time, some gas pipes no longer have a meter attached, either due to theft, vandalism, unpaid bills by previous occupants, or simply because gas is no longer required. How to find out if a gas pipe is live In order to reconnect a gas meter, it’s normally necessary or advisable to check if the gas pipe is live, and other more detailed information. There are two checks which can be carried out: One is a live or dead check, which as the name suggests, simply confirms if there is live gas in the service pipe. The other is called a GT1 which stands for Gas Transporter 1. We like to call them gas pipe checks at 1Gas. Details […]
If you’re looking for gas connection services or a gas meter installation, technical jargon can be confusing. It’s possible you may not understand some technical terms and it’s unfair of companies to expect you to; in fact, some companies will even use this jargon in a deliberate attempt to confuse you. Here at 1Gas we take pride in the aiming to offer better customer service and that includes ensuring our customers understand every step of the process. We’ve put together a quick guide to help you get to grips with the technical terms that you’ll need to know: AMR – this stands for an Automated Meter Reading. An AMR is a device that is fitted to the top of your gas meter to monitor usage; this data is then sent to your gas supplier. An AMR eliminates the need to physically read the gas meter. ECV – is an Emergency Control Valve. This valve does what it says on the tin; the wheel or lever allows the gas to be turned off before the gas meter in an emergency situation. The size of this valve is usually checked during a GT1 or as we like to call it, a Gas […]
If you’re working to a strict time schedule then timescales are vitally important. This latest new posts explains the usual timescales you can expect with 1Gas.
1Gas is now able to take card payments for orders by telephone. This should make placing orders easier and faster for customers who prefer to pay by credit or debit card. Debit card transactions are at no extra charge and credit card payments will include a 3% surcharge to cover the cost of payment processing fees. For any queries, please feel free to get in touch with the 1Gas team on 0800 644 0 688.
In the next week 1Gas will be able to offer improved credit and debit card payment facilities at lower rates. Currently our card processing system entails the customer to request an email invoice and pay online via a secure website link through Google Wallet at a flat rate of 3.5% surcharge for both credit and debit cards. We will soon be able to process payments over the telephone which should allow us to offer speedier and better service. The charges will also be reduced – payments by debit card will be FREE whilst credit cards will incur a surcharge of 2.5%.
1Gas provide a service that is second to none, and with a list of highly satisfied customers there are many reasons why a our meter installations are 1st choice.
If you’re setting up a new business, you’ll need gas meter connection and installation and this latest post from 1Gas gives you all the information you need.
Following our new website which went live in July, we decided it was time for a refresh of our quotation documents. We’ve started to roll out the new sleeker gas connections and gas meter quote documents today and should be complete soon. The new look is designed to deliver clear and concise information alongside an attractive, clean look in keeping with the website.
Moving or relocating commercial gas meters can be a tricky business. Here to deliver their expert advice, the professionals at 1Gas have some handy tips o nthe subject!
