28mm gas meter union?

[mutley racers]

Can anyone recommend a plumbers merchant that has them? I have been to pipe centre and parts centre and they don't. Or is it ok to come off the meter with a 22mm union and branch up to 28mm off the 22mm? Right next to the meter?

 

[TBServices]

Can anyone recommend a plumbers merchant that has them? I have been to pipe centre and parts centre and they don't. Or is it ok to come off the meter with a 22mm union and branch up to 28mm off the 22mm? Right next to the meter?

Yes mate you can just do that.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

use 22mm union and come out with 22 to 28 reducer simples

 

[JamesyGoosey1]

Last one I had to get the plumb Center were the only stockists! Pts and my local merchant don't ever stock them

 

[SafeGasInstall]

tbh if yo look in to the 28mm union you will realise that its not actually 28 nut 22 , so 22mm union with 22mm to 28mm reducer is the chippest way of doing it and also just as good as 28mm one

 

[AWheating]

gas is different to water in that a small restriction at the meter union wont have a major effect on the entire flow through the system/pipework, this is because gases can be compressed but water can not. So a 22mm union is normally fine and is what i use, mainly because i get them for free.

 

[Linkyplumb]

You can get them readily and cheaply from BES, but as already stated, a 22 straight up to 28 should be fine

 

[mfgs]

They aren't worth it, the internal diameter isn't much different to the 22mm one. Just stick a 28x22 reducer straight onto the union, it will be cheaper and there wont be any adverse affects to doing so aslong as your gas pipe is correctly sized.

 

[mutley racers]

Awesome replies guys. Thanks. Hrre is my situation

 

[SafeGasInstall]

get it out of the way from the electrics .......what is wrong with you pal ?

 

[mutley racers]

I have not touched it yet. Will transco move it?

 

[SafeGasInstall]

come on pal is your job , you are gsr aren you ?

 

[mutley racers]

But the consumer unit is right above the gas meter. Not 150mm away

 

[SafeGasInstall]

could you not relocate gas meter ?

 

[anz]

Could the copper (Outlet) have taken a different route on the other side away from the electric?

You can move the meter yourself, if the anaconda allows.

 

[mutley racers]

No am not allowed.

 

[Dotty]

You should really be turning that off Mutters. You've the electrical incomer and meter smack bang next to a gas meter with cables running with what looks to be within 25mm of the pipework.

My view is that's ID.

 

[mutley racers]

Could the copper (Outlet) have taken a different route on the other side away from the electric?

Am sure it can. I have not really looked. I only know at this moment I need to upgrade the pipe. As I know 22mm wont be sufficient.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

No am not allowed.

What do you mean , you are not allowed ?
Are you a GSR at all ?

 

[SafeGasInstall]

With the Q you are asking , and your posts I am getting worried here

 

[mutley racers]

It is not on. No boiler in the property. It is empty. I am going to install all appliances. Sorry if am scarying you chaps.

 

[mutley racers]

What do you mean , you are not allowed ?
Are you a GSR at all ?

I am Gas Safe but to be honest I didn't know we are allowed move gas meter. Will have to go and look in my viper. Thanks for the heads up

 

[SafeGasInstall]

I am Gas Safe but to be honest I didn't know we are allowed move gas meter. Will have to go and look in my viper. Thanks for the heads up

Take my advice and pay a plumber to do the job and you help him on the next 20 jobs and ask questions and read your books !you are well out of knowledge !
Please do not be offended , but I had to say it so you actually listen and tInk about it

 

[mikegas]

I am Gas Safe but to be honest I didn't know we are allowed move gas meter. Will have to go and look in my viper. Thanks for the heads up

You need met1 to move the meter bracket

 

[mutley racers]

I don't have meters. Only cookers and boilers me.

Am not offended SGI. It is good what you have done. That is what's good about the forum. No one beats around the bush. Says it how it is