When they replaced our rusting old gas main, running along the back gardens, they opted to run the new along the road at the front of the houses. Along the road, they dug holes every 20 to 30 feet, for the moleing, then up the drives they reduced the spacing to around 15 feet between holes. I had three such holes in my drive, to get the pipe to my meter, which is alongside my drive.
Two semi detached properties. The second pipe is for next door.
Don't see anything wrong with that as not leaving it there in service, much the same as connecting a manometer with rubber pipe - its just for test.
I have to say that was my reaction as well. If it's leak tight with his temporary set up then it will be leakproof with 'proper' connections.
No, because he hasn’t tested the boiler and the cooker connections.
Tim
My electric meter easy. Gas one in the cellar and mounted side on - so you have to reach over to read it, and need a torch. And likely get dirty in the process.
So decided to change to smart. So even if the company couldn't get a reading due to a connection problem, I could easily on the IHD.
SMS chap who came to change them didn't. Said the gas one was too awkward, and he'd need help. Also said not enough room for the smart electric one - so left having done nothing.
Booked a second appointment. That chap changed them both quickly and without comment.
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