Faulty gas meter, under reading

[Jones82]

Hi all

I nearly posted this story in the open forum but thought it’s better here. Forgive some vaugeness as this was a couple of months ago now.

I was doing a gas safety check for a land lord when I discovered the meter was under reading, an lfe fire came out at 3kw on full and the combi only about 10kw when I gas rated them. Double checked everything including standing and working pressures at the appliance and gas meter. Fga etc all normal.

I noticed the meter was making a strange clicking sound as the number ticked round, I can’t describe it, just different.

I concluded the meter was under reading and reported it to the supplier. Whilst on the phone they seemed to be worried that someone had tampered with it. I explained this wasn’t the case, it’s just a mechanical fault on the meter itself.

They said they’d be out in 2 hours.

Now this is the bit that troubles me.

I spoke to the tenant about a different issue a few weeks later and he said they came out and basically didn’t do anything “ It’s not my problem mate, it’s not been tampered with and it’s safe so we’ll just leave it” even joking it was good for him as could mean a lower gas bill.....

The way I look at it I did everything I could at my end and the installation is safe... it just bothers me... Anyone else had this?

Forgot to mention, the meter is in a meter box buried in the garden surrounded by soil and overhanging plants and it’s likely the damp causing the wheels to spin slow... imho

 

[jtsplumbing]

Hi all

I nearly posted this story in the open forum but thought it’s better here. Forgive some vaugeness as this was a couple of months ago now.

I was doing a gas safety check for a land lord when I discovered the meter was under reading, an lfe fire came out at 3kw on full and the combi only about 10kw when I gas rated them. Double checked everything including standing and working pressures at the appliance and gas meter. Fga etc all normal.

I noticed the meter was making a strange clicking sound as the number ticked round, I can’t describe it, just different.

I concluded the meter was under reading and reported it to the supplier. Whilst on the phone they seemed to be worried that someone had tampered with it. I explained this wasn’t the case, it’s just a mechanical fault on the meter itself.

They said they’d be out in 2 hours.

Now this is the bit that troubles me.

I spoke to the tenant about a different issue a few weeks later and he said they came out and basically didn’t do anything “ It’s not my problem mate, it’s not been tampered with and it’s safe so we’ll just leave it” even joking it was good for him as could mean a lower gas bill...

The way I look at it I did everything I could at my end and the installation is safe... it just bothers me... Anyone else had this?

Forgot to mention, the meter is in a meter box buried in the garden surrounded by soil and overhanging plants and it’s likely the damp causing the wheels to spin slow... imho

Can you get me one for home ? lol, Not your problem if supplier is not bothered why should you.?

 

[townfanjon]

I reported one doing the same last year and they did come change it .

 

[Last Plumber]

I wouldn't worry about it.
I wish mine was doing the same thing to be honest!

 

[Jones82]

Yeah exactly it’s just one of them jobs that goes round my head. Thanks good to have a second opinion

 

[Last Plumber]

Yeah exactly it’s just one of them jobs that goes round my head. Thanks good to have a second opinion

You mean one of those 'sat bolt upright at 0300 hrs' thinking about work type things?

 

[Spanish]

Relax bud, why concern yourself, you reported it and they did the usual, job jobbed!