This latest news post from the experts at 1Gas gives you some great hints and tips to help you lower your gas bills this winter. Read on for more information.
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 […]
November 2012 is a record breaking month at 1Gas. Order totals for gas pipe connections and meter installations are 400% higher than November 2011. Our profit is also at the highest level since our launch in February 2010, thanks to the number of orders we are receiving. 1Gas was formed, in part, to bring better prices and improved service to the gas connections industry. We also launched one of the first websites to allow gas connection and meter quote requests online and believe we still make it easier than most of our competitors to request a quote on the Internet. From the very beginning, nearly 3 years ago, we experienced very encouraging interest in our services. More recently, following our move to offices in central Brighton, recruiting new staff, heavy investment in marketing, and an impressive new website, we are continuing to see strong demand and growth. Enquiry numbers are up this year which is a result of our advertising campaigns. The graph adjacent shows a tremendous surge recently and shows no signs of slowing down. We also have many testimonials which is really pleasing and tells us we are doing most things right. Ultimately it’s the positive feedback we receive which makes it […]
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 […]
Your gas supply will be essential to the successful running of your business and without it it’s inevitable that your daily life would be seriously affected. Of course, it’s not simply a case of having or not having a gas supply that makes a difference; the amount of gas that your gas pipe can deliver may be a crucial factor for your business Does Your Gas Supply Meet Your New Requirements? Here at 1Gas we understand that as your business changes, it is possible that your gas requirements could also change. If you were expanding a restaurant, for example, to house more appliances or converting an office building to a different purpose, the chances are that your gas needs would increase or decrease. Upgrading Your Gas Supply If your property requires a larger gas supply as a result of recent changes to the building’s purpose then you should be thinking about upgrading; here at 1Gas we are experts when it comes to gas alterations and we can offer valuable advice about the best course of action. If you let us know your new gas demand in kilowatts, we can provide you with a free quote. Thinking about Downgrading? Downgrading is […]
Obtaining quotes and placing orders for gas pipe and meter connections can be time consuming and complex. At 1Gas we like to try and makes things as easy as we can for our customers. We’ve created some new documents to send to customers once we receive a quote request so we can make it clearer what happens, step-by-step, and also set expectations about timescales. We like to be as up front as we can from the very start so that we keep our customers informed and happy.
The waiting time for procuring a new gas connection might take longer than you expect, and the timescales involved can take some people by surprise. The reasons for this varies, but in general consist of the following: – How long it takes for a detailed quote design to be created. – The local council and gas network providing their permission for works to proceed. – How far in advance engineers are booked up.
You may be under the illusion that going through a gas supplier is the only route to having a gas meter installed but this isn’t true. Gas meters come in different sizes and shapes and can be bought from a variety of different places so long as the engineers who carry out the works and their instructing company are suitably qualified and have the relevant licences. 1Gas use approved contractors and we can arrange for gas meters to be installed with freedom to shop around for a gas supply agreement. In order to have a commercial gas meter fitted you must know what size meter you require or your peak demand of gas. You also need to arrange a gas supply agreement to be put in place. Usually we require the results of a gas pipe check carried out by an engineer to confirm the gas pipe is suitable prior to an engineer visiting site. If you are a domestic customer a gas supplier can usually offer a free gas meter when you set up a supply contact with them. At 1Gas we strive to offer a fast and efficient service to install your gas meter within 7-10 days of accepting […]
At 1Gas we offer very competitive pricing and a comprehensive range of gas meters including ‘standard’ and ‘non standard’ meters. In other words, a ‘standard’ meter can be taken off a shelf, whereas a ‘non standard’ meter is often custom built or particularly large. We can provide bespoke gas meters to suit your needs, alongside gas meter housings (sometimes known as meter kiosks) and concrete bases. We can provide low and medium pressure meters too. Below is a breakdown of the most common meters installed and the capacity of kilowatts they can provide (subject to the gas service pipe from the mains): U6 (0 kW- 65 kW) U16 (66 kW – 173 kW) U25 (174 kW – 271 kW) U40 (272 kW – 433 kW) U65 (343 kW – 704 kW) U100 (705 kW – 1083 kW) U160 (1084 kW – 1733 kW) Some gas suppliers and meter providers may charge many hundreds or thousands of pounds over the going rate for a meter installation and their service may be less than helpful too. Here at 1Gas we aim to provide the best customer service possible and can often install your gas meter at just a fraction of some competitors’ […]
