Gas Meter noises

robert

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Apr 2, 2008, 4:16:35 PM4/2/08

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My gas meter - Schlumberger R5 - makes squeaking/creaking noises with
gas flow, not loud but annoying as its in the sitting room !

Is this normal ? A common feature of gas meters ? Worth the hassle of
asking for a replacement ?

Are gas meters all as large as this model ?

Thanks

Robert

RW

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Apr 2, 2008, 5:19:53 PM4/2/08

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Get the gas board in

Martin Pentreath

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Apr 2, 2008, 5:45:45 PM4/2/08

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Mine is a Parkinson Cowan and it makes similar sorts of noises, plus a
sort of ticking sound when there's gas going through it (it's in the
cellar, so not a problem in this case).

Heliotrope Smith

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Apr 2, 2008, 6:02:10 PM4/2/08

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"robert" <rob...@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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It's not uncommon for meters to creak and moan whilst going about their
business. It is quite normal.

It is worth asking for a replacement. A no is not going to hurt as much as a
smack in the teeth.

Ed Sirett

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Apr 3, 2008, 1:24:05 PM4/3/08

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Excessive noise could indicate the meter is not doing too well.
Is the R5 meter a commercial sized unit?
Ask them to come and check it.

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robert

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Apr 3, 2008, 2:57:45 PM4/3/08

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> Is the R5 meter a commercial sized unit?
> Ask them to come and check it.
>
>

Thanks Ed
What is a commercial size ?
Are there significantly smaller meters available ?

Ed Sirett

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Apr 4, 2008, 2:17:02 PM4/4/08

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I can't remember if an R5 is simply a Schlumberger version of a normal
domestic gas meter or something bigger. Post a link to a picture and I'll
tell you straight away. Or measure it and I'll tell you.

John Stumbles

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Apr 4, 2008, 7:10:11 PM4/4/08

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On Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:57:45 +0100, robert wrote:

Off the top of my head anything up to 6 cubic metres per hour (should say
on it) is domestic.

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robert

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Apr 6, 2008, 10:08:26 AM4/6/08

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Ed Sirett wrote:
> On Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:57:45 +0100, robert wrote:
>
>>> Is the R5 meter a commercial sized unit? Ask them to come and check it.
>>>
>>>
>> Thanks Ed
>> What is a commercial size ?
>> Are there significantly smaller meters available ?
>
> I can't remember if an R5 is simply a Schlumberger version of a normal
> domestic gas meter or something bigger. Post a link to a picture and I'll
> tell you straight away. Or measure it and I'll tell you.
>
>
>

The meter (without the regulator?? on top ) is 25hx20dx20w cms.
Marked in tiny letters "212ft^3/hr " which I make 6m^3/hr.
Thanks

Andy Champ

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Apr 6, 2008, 4:31:04 PM4/6/08

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Think yourself lucky. My old one, which might be one of those from the
description, whistled under load.

Andy