Gas meter failed - replacement too big ?
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Exactly, which is why I was asking if there are any magic words that might cause them to arrive with something that will fit in the cupboard. I probably won't be about, but if I was, I wonder how it would go down if they arrive with a big fugly meter, I ask to look at it, and ... oops, "oh dear it's got a big dint from someone dropping it, you can't fit that it's damaged"
Well some of us were brought up with this rather quaint notion of ... now what's it called ... oh yes, honesty.
As an aside, Dad seems to be under the impression that they'll turn up one day (OK, well write in advance) in the not too distant future and insist the meter has to be moved outside - that would be one big PITA to say the least. Is there any truth in that ?
If you drop the meter, he will have loads more in the back lol, the chance of getting it moved outside is very slim, as you have a inch service by the look of it, they can push plastic 3/4 straight thru it, I doubt it will ever move unless you pay for it lol
Ah, that's good to know. No we won't be offering to pay for it - we're happy with it where it is. Don't want the (new) drive and/or paths digging up to alter the service.
From the way you say it, it sounds like the issue isn't to do with the location, but the steel pipe ?
From the way you say it, it sounds like the issue isn't to do with the location, but the steel pipe ?
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If you are with BG, it is possible to hold of the meter type that Denso13 linked to, Just depends on how much the engineer can be arsed chasing one, If this is the case, dont expect him to turn up with one on the first appointment.
If you get a smart meter in place, you'll need your electric meter exchanged as well.
If you get a smart meter in place, you'll need your electric meter exchanged as well.
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Not for as long as I can possibly avoid it. I'll be doing everything I can to resist that affliction.
Now I feel a plonker - I should have just posted a photo to start with
It's different, like this :
actually looking a pic I could get a u6/g4 in their with a minor alt
Hi
You can buy an E6 meter for about £100 pound.
Do not know whether supplier would fit your own meter though.
Terry
You can buy an E6 meter for about £100 pound.
Do not know whether supplier would fit your own meter though.
Terry
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Is that a flying pig?
How would they get a pipe from there to where the meter would need to go ? This isn't the oil/gas exploration industry where they can drill for miles and turn corners - I've seen it described as drilling a 1/4" hole in your garage door from two streets away.
I assume you are thinking they'll dig a hole in the road and mole a new pipe in. That still needs a big hole to aim for, assuming the mole doesn't hit anything like other pipes or cables, or hit a big rock (plenty of that here) and go off in a completely different direction.
They could mole in stages up the garden (Mum would just love that
), but they'd still need to dig a big hole in the nearly new drive to get the pipe out.If you don't have a mobile phone signal, you'll be fine.
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