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Robin
Apr 2, 2012, 6:14:00 PM4/2/12
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I want to fit a main bonding clamp in an external gas meter box. The
box doesn't have a cable entry point. I've read that in these circs.
one mustn't drill the box but must take the cable up through the hole
for the consumer-side gas pipe. Is that right please? If so, does the
cable need to be in conduit? (I think it'll look bloody naff either
way.)
And while I'm here, does the meter box count as "damp conditions" where
I can't use an E14 clamp pl?
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Robin
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box doesn't have a cable entry point. I've read that in these circs.
one mustn't drill the box but must take the cable up through the hole
for the consumer-side gas pipe. Is that right please? If so, does the
cable need to be in conduit? (I think it'll look bloody naff either
way.)
And while I'm here, does the meter box count as "damp conditions" where
I can't use an E14 clamp pl?
--
Robin
reply to address is (meant to be) valid
NT
Apr 2, 2012, 7:14:33 PM4/2/12
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On Apr 2, 11:14 pm, "Robin" <r...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I want to fit a main bonding clamp in an external gas meter box. The
> box doesn't have a cable entry point. I've read that in these circs.
> one mustn't drill the box but must take the cable up through the hole
> for the consumer-side gas pipe. Is that right please? If so, does the
The bonding should be done where the service enters the house.
> I want to fit a main bonding clamp in an external gas meter box. The
> box doesn't have a cable entry point. I've read that in these circs.
> one mustn't drill the box but must take the cable up through the hole
> for the consumer-side gas pipe. Is that right please? If so, does the
Sometimes in the gas cab isnt the right place.
> cable need to be in conduit? (I think it'll look bloody naff either
> way.)
> And while I'm here, does the meter box count as "damp conditions" where
> I can't use an E14 clamp pl?
NT
jgharston
Apr 2, 2012, 9:54:23 PM4/2/12
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NT wrote:
> The bonding should be done where the service enters the house.
"Where it enters" says to me just immediately before it goes through
> The bonding should be done where the service enters the house.
the brickwork, ie on the outside of the brickwork. Does it actually
mean "immediately after it enters", ie on the inside of the brick
work? Certainly all the bonding clamps I've ever encountered are
immediately after the service enters - *and* on the consumer side
of any cut-off tap. After all, it's to bond the internal pipework,
not to use the external pipework as a ground.
JGH
A.Lee
Apr 3, 2012, 2:25:20 AM4/3/12
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"connection...As near as practicable to the point of entry...on the
consumers hard metal pipework...before any branch pipework....within
600mm of meter outlet union, or point of entry if meter is external."
So,before any branches, preferably within 600mm of entry for the OP, and
within 600mm if the meter is internal, on the consumer side, not the gas
supply side.
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Robin
Apr 3, 2012, 2:49:01 AM4/3/12
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> 544.1.2
> "connection...As near as practicable to the point of entry...on the
> consumers hard metal pipework...before any branch pipework....within
> 600mm of meter outlet union, or point of entry if meter is external."
>
Thanks Alan. Yes, reg 544.1.2 seems to leave it open as it whether the
> "connection...As near as practicable to the point of entry...on the
> consumers hard metal pipework...before any branch pipework....within
> 600mm of meter outlet union, or point of entry if meter is external."
>
bonding is inside or outside (where, as here, it's a simple case of a
pipe through a wall, nothing buried etc). But there's also the gas
regs. If there's no bonding visible in the meter cabinet a gas fitter
may mark it "Not To Current Standards" based on GasSafe's
view of the gas regs
(<http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/pdf/Gas_Industry_Unsafe_Situations_Procedure.pdf>)
The bonding has also to be accessible and the pipe inside the house is
difficult to access as it enter under a corner of the living room floor.
So I thought
I'd take the opportunity while the floor's up to loop through from
inside to the meter box and try to keep everyone happy.
NT
Apr 3, 2012, 3:49:44 AM4/3/12
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On Apr 3, 7:49 am, "Robin" <r...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > 544.1.2
> > "connection...As near as practicable to the point of entry...on the
> > consumers hard metal pipework...before any branch pipework....within
> > 600mm of meter outlet union, or point of entry if meter is external."
>
> Thanks Alan. Yes, reg 544.1.2 seems to leave it open as it whether the
> bonding is inside or outside (where, as here, it's a simple case of a
> pipe through a wall, nothing buried etc). But there's also the gas
> regs. If there's no bonding visible in the meter cabinet a gas fitter
> may mark it "Not To Current Standards" based on GasSafe's
> view of the gas regs
> (<http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/pdf/Gas_Industry_Unsafe_Situations_P...>)
> > 544.1.2
> > "connection...As near as practicable to the point of entry...on the
> > consumers hard metal pipework...before any branch pipework....within
> > 600mm of meter outlet union, or point of entry if meter is external."
>
> Thanks Alan. Yes, reg 544.1.2 seems to leave it open as it whether the
> bonding is inside or outside (where, as here, it's a simple case of a
> pipe through a wall, nothing buried etc). But there's also the gas
> regs. If there's no bonding visible in the meter cabinet a gas fitter
> may mark it "Not To Current Standards" based on GasSafe's
> view of the gas regs
> The bonding has also to be accessible and the pipe inside the house is
> difficult to access as it enter under a corner of the living room floor.
> So I thought
> I'd take the opportunity while the floor's up to loop through from
> inside to the meter box and try to keep everyone happy.
Can that be right, given that some cas meter cabs are more than 60cm
> difficult to access as it enter under a corner of the living room floor.
> So I thought
> I'd take the opportunity while the floor's up to loop through from
> inside to the meter box and try to keep everyone happy.
from the house?
NT
ARWadsworth
Apr 3, 2012, 1:23:02 PM4/3/12
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Robin wrote:
> I want to fit a main bonding clamp in an external gas meter box. The
> box doesn't have a cable entry point. I've read that in these circs.
> one mustn't drill the box but must take the cable up through the hole
> for the consumer-side gas pipe. Is that right please? If so, does
> the cable need to be in conduit? (I think it'll look bloody naff
> either way.)
>
> And while I'm here, does the meter box count as "damp conditions"
> where I can't use an E14 clamp pl?
Are you coming through the rear of the gas box or externally? I don't know
> I want to fit a main bonding clamp in an external gas meter box. The
> box doesn't have a cable entry point. I've read that in these circs.
> one mustn't drill the box but must take the cable up through the hole
> for the consumer-side gas pipe. Is that right please? If so, does
> the cable need to be in conduit? (I think it'll look bloody naff
> either way.)
>
> And while I'm here, does the meter box count as "damp conditions"
> where I can't use an E14 clamp pl?
of any reason not to drill the box if external, but
http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-circulars-member-news/technical/domestic-sized-gas-meter-boxes/
and
http://www.eca.co.uk/_assets/files/BuiltInMeterBoxInstallations.pdf
apply for rear entry cables (we have them posted on the wall at work as a
reminder).
Anyway, a true pro would not drill the box. He would us a PZ2 screwdriver
and a hammer to make the hole:-).
I would consider condensation (and possibly frost) would make the clamps
liable to damp.
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Adam
js.b1
Apr 3, 2012, 2:11:13 PM4/3/12
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EC15 under Ebay 300653435050 is £1.69 delivered.
Terminating an EC outside is common for externally run pipework, such
as Tracpipe used to replace internal lead.
Terminating an EC outside is common for externally run pipework, such
as Tracpipe used to replace internal lead.
Robin
Apr 3, 2012, 3:18:20 PM4/3/12
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> Are you coming through the rear of the gas box or externally?
I have to bring the cable out below the box (because of the stupid way
it was mounted by BG).
> http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-circulars-member-news/technical/domestic-sized-gas-meter-boxes/
>
Bullseye: example A3 is what I've got so I'll take it as a model.
> Anyway, a true pro would not drill the box. He would us a PZ2
> screwdriver and a hammer to make the hole:-).
to shatter the 20-year old box with one misjudged blow.
Robin
Apr 3, 2012, 3:19:58 PM4/3/12
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> EC15 under Ebay 300653435050 is £1.69 delivered.
>
Ta.
>
ARWadsworth
Apr 3, 2012, 3:37:37 PM4/3/12
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But you get the idea, just in case anyone thinks I was serious.
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Adam
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