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
Get the gas board in
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).
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.
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.
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.
Off the top of my head anything up to 6 cubic metres per hour (should say on it) is domestic.
The meter (without the regulator?? on top ) is 25hx20dx20w cms. Marked in tiny letters "212ft^3/hr " which I make 6m^3/hr. Thanks
Think yourself lucky. My old one, which might be one of those from the description, whistled under load.
Andy
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