Standing pressure too high?

[Matt0029]

Is a standing pressure of over 30mb report-able? Or am I wrong in thinking this.

 

[Old Account]

Is a standing pressure of over 30mb report-able? Or am I wrong in thinking this.

Yes it should be reported

 

[Riley]

Yeah get the gas peeps in

 

[ShaunCorbs]

depends 31 i wouldnt 38 yes

 

[Matt0029]

Yeah get the gas peeps in

Thanks the gas supplier yes?

 

[Harvest Fields]

I would. It might just need the regulator adjusting. But we cannot do that.

 

[Matt0029]

Thanks so I've diged out an old manometer given to me by a colleague. That reads up to 60mb, to accurately read a standing pressure of over 30mb. The tubes are a little dirty though. Is there a better way of trying to clean them than running water through them?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Thanks so I've diged out an old manometer given to me by a colleague. That reads up to 60mb, to accurately read a standing pressure of over 30mb. The tubes are a little dirty though. Is there a better way of trying to clean them than running water through them?

Thin baby bottle brush

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Do you have a fga ?

 

[AMGasServices]

Pipe cleaners from the arts and craft shop will make it like new.

Also I wouldn’t report it at 30mbar.

 

[Matt0029]

Yes ShaunCorbs. We have an Anton one. I have always used a manometer for tightness testing.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yes ShaunCorbs. We have an Anton one. I have always used a manometer for tightness testing.

That should go above 30

 

[Matt0029]

Thanks Shaun, may give that a go.

 

[Last Plumber]

Is a standing pressure of over 30mb report-able? Or am I wrong in thinking this.

I would carry out a W.P. (working pressure) test at the Meter to ensure that the governor is operating as expected and if it is, I wouldn't worry if the standing pressure is around 30mb.
Obviously if the W.P. is high in operation, then I would book a visit to replace the governor.

 

[Msjc]

Initial surges can give high mbar readings, either run a gas appliance then turn it off for correct standing pressure. You can also let gas out of meter nipple to settle it, was an awnser on exam you just have to let people know and have the area well ventilated.

"Not to exceed 30mbar"

 

[Matt0029]

Thanks it was 34mb standing pressure. They came out and changed the regulator, but the standing pressure was the same with the new regulator 34mb. They left it and said it was OK as the working pressure was fine, 22mb.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Thanks it was 34mb standing pressure. They came out and changed the regulator, but the standing pressure was the same with the new regulator 34mb. They left it and said it was OK as the working pressure was fine, 22mb.

Doesn’t matter. You did what was right. We all knew that would be the outcome really.

 

[Matt0029]

Thanks I'll know for next time.