I need some advice please. My daughter has had a porch extension built. There is a gas meter box just outside the new porch. For reasons that are irrelevant the builder has cut the green and yellow bonding cable that goes to the meter box. Do I need to get this re-instated? For further...
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Would I be correct in thinking an electric cable can be as close as 25mm to a gas meter ?
(not that I'd ever be that close out of choice)
Or is it the 150mm reg as with proximity to consumer units, sockets, accessories...
Had a quick scan in my on-site guide but not so clear - been a...
A 'Sunday challenge' for the qualified electricians....
Can anyone explain why a built-in gas meter housing box
that is located 600mm above a block paved driveway, with a plastic (Polyethylene - MDPE) supply pipe and no extraneous conductive part, could result in a dangerous potential...
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Have to quote on a consumer unit replacement, problem is gas meter is next to existing consumer unit 25 mm between them, they are both in a wooden cupboard,
What would you do
I'm adding a 30 amp RV outlet to the exterior of my house.
The location I'd like to put the outlet happens to be near the gas main/meter.
Are there any safety or code issues putting an outlet near the gas meter?
Just had a boiler put in on a grant scheme.
Water main earth bonding was connected in with the existing gas bonding's pipe clamp on the outlet pipework of the gas meter inside the meter box, then taken through the backplate of the gas meter box, then goes along behind the units to the water...
Hello, I just hired an electrician to check and move an electric outlet to go under the TV in a cupboard adjacent to a gas meter, they did do it (attached pic). I was assured it was legal and safe (now not entirely convinced because of what I read about 1.5m rule). So if anyone could advice...
Evening all, new to the forum.
I have a question regarding the location of the earth bonding clamp on a gas meter, I know it is supposed to be within 600mm of the gas meter but the problem is the CU is located in the kitchen in the rear of the property and the GM is located diagonally opposite...
I realise the condition of the gas meter is not relevant to an EICR, but while testing at a consumer unit above the gas meter in the photo, I kept wondering about the inverted-U section of lead pipe between the meter and pipe going into the floor.
The pipe is in a position where it is liable to...
When running the 10mm Main Protective bonding to the Gas in a semi recessed gas meter box, how do you enter the box with the cable?
The reason I am asking is:
1) The pipe sleeve for the gas pipe can not contain the earth as it is not 25mm separation. (yes I know it will attach to the pipe...
Not been on for long while, so hello again, but just walked in and got a call, person had gas leak, whilst being repaired they tested gas meter and had. 230v from live to gas meter. Disconnected sup bonding and still had 230.
It’s TT system, anyone came across before.
Hi Everyone
I have just damaged my earthing cabling that connects to the outside gas meter while hedge cutting!
The cable is not severed completely but for now, I have taped up. However, what is the best way to repair this cable? Unfortunately, the cable is not long enough if I cut it before the...
Just been looking at a family members house and electrics; about 2 years ago the Gas Board moved their meter from under the stairs to a box outside. Anyhow they have not run any bonding to the meters new position and have bonded onto a gas pipe not far the original meter position, which is where...
Anyone know how close a gas meter can be to an electric oven?
Just see plans of a replacement kitchen where the oven is directly above the gas meter.... is it 300mm?
The kitchen isn't very big and moving either the gas meter, or the oven could be tricky!
I just wanted to get peoples view on locating the main bonding in the external meter box?
I may be getting a job (awaiting quote to be viewed) where I believe it would be easier to main bond in the meter box. During the pre-work visit I could not locate where the gas pipe comes into the house...
Hi all,
Just has a new gas meter fitted at our factory.
Was left an advice notice that there was no earth bond within 600mm of meter outlet.
The problem with this is the meter is 20 meters away from the building in a little 1970s hut all on its own with a paved parking area in between. The...
Hello,
I've been reading only on here on and off for a couple of years and thought I'd finally get around to a post!!
I'm an Elecsa member now for a couple of years and built things up slowly but came across a strange one today that I've not come across before.
I fitted a new CU and the gas...
Turned up to a job today and the guy complains of his electric meter and gas meter not being hidden away in a cupboard.
the fuse board is in the hallway at waist height and the electric meter and gas meter directly below. The guy says his kids keep playing with it.
Any rules, law or regs...
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