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Understairs gas meter

  • 28-11-2023 2:47pm
    #1
    LucianBelmau
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭


    Hi,

    I own an old terraced house with an understairs gas meter. I received a letter from GNI saying my meter needs to be replaced. Fine by me, but I was advised by RGI installer my meter being an understairs meter it needs to be moved outside (he refused to do formal boiler service because of this). I postponed the meter moving because 1. it's a pain to get RGI to call (both my wife and I work in schools and can't be constantly at home waiting for them to show up) and 2. Given the season I had no idea how long I would be without gas connection.

    We now have an appointment for a meter replacement. A few questions:

    1. Will they replace the meter even if it's under the stairs (which if I understand correctly is not allowed anymore)?
    2. If not, will they want to move the meter outside? Can they do that on the same day or will they just say "move it first, then we'll replace it"? I don't think they will since it's a service that requires payment.
    3. I know RGI only connects meter to mains. I also know RGI installer will need to be contacted to connect outside meter to appliances. How big of a job is this? Will they have to break walls/floors etc.?

    Thanks in advance!



Comments

  • #2
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,674 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    Why not ask GNI?

    Have you any idea where the gas line comes in to the house?

    My guess is that they could well leave the existing in place and just find the pipe outside and fit a new meter.

    I don't foresee any internal works unless they decide the (lead? pipe to the meter is no longer fit for purpose.

    Any of you neighbours get it done?

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  • #3
    LucianBelmau
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭LucianBelmau


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121428536#Comment_121428536

    Thanks for your reply!

    I've no idea where the gas line comes into the house. It's an ex Dublin corporation council house (1950s).

    Most of my neighbours have their meter outside, it's really just my house which had been rented so previous owner basically didn't bother.

    I never thought about the meter bypass, that's an interesting point. The problem I've found with GNI is that the people you speak with over the phone have no idea what's happening on the ground, they're just a call centre with prepared answers to standard questions. I'll definitely ask the technician once they show up though (especially before they cut off the gas supply!)

    In case the pipe was not fit for purpose, how big of a job is that?



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