Replacing the gas meter

Replacing the gas meter.When and what you should know

Replacing the meter may be required if the results of verification of suspected defects or incorrect operation of the device have been revealed.Furthermore, with the counter may be caused problems in the installation technology violation, improper selection of equipment.The measuring device may break for a few reasons:

1. not correctly been established or the dust filter in the filter cell does not meet the stated requirements.As a result, clogging occurs.
2. passes through the meter gas containing a large amount of moisture.It can be condensed.
3. Meter passes gas volumes, far surpassing those laid for this type of meter.
4. device is initially installed with violations of the rules and process.Therefore, it requires a complete replacement.

buying a new counter, be sure to measure the distance between the inlet outlet pipe of the old counter.It is better if the distance to the new device will be the same, or else have to digest the pipe.Also take into consideration when buying a gas flow through the meter, so you do not watch the testimony "upside down".In a pinch, you can buy a special adapter for gas meters.They will save you time on the digestion tubes and installation with them much easier.

How to replace gas equipment

Before, change the counter, it is necessary to know the throughput capacity of the gas project in accordance to your home.If you already have gas appliances in the household - boiler, water heater, gas stove, you should first call the consultant who will be able to correctly calculate bandwidth capacity, determine the place of installation of the device, its direction (from left to right or right to left), make a calculation of the material, design, cost,works on installation of the measuring device, will speak about the necessary documentation.

After gorgaza firm or specialists authorized for this activity, will install a gas meter, you need to make a metering device layout sketch.Next sketch is certified in Gorgaz and Regiongaz and made oplombirovka.At the end of all the ordeals you will receive a cover letter to the billing center at the place of residence of the owner to pay for the gas has been converted to the footage on the testimony of the newly installed meter.

Installing gas filter and hose

Most offices require the gas to set the gas meter fine filter.Typically, a project to install an additional filter is not provided, since the gas is supplied to consumers purified.The data sheet on the counter is recommended only when submitting the raw gas to set the fine filter.

Why gas office so hard sometimes require set up filters?Suggest themselves some conclusions.The first - is the ability to charge the subscriber an additional fee for maintenance of the filter, clean it and replace.The second - is that because of the filter pressure drop in the pipeline and due to this reduction in significant savings for the benefit of the gas office, also taking into account the number of gas consumers.

So in conclusion, a few words about the hose.Now mainly used for connecting panels, speakers and other equipment using flexible rubber hoses.From constant contact with methane tires wear out quickly, even the metal sheathing will not save the leak, and it is fraught with explosive situation.So just check the status of your gas equipment.