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Who installs my meter?
Who installs my meter?
Whether you are planning on installing a credit or pay-as-you-go meter our contractors Kier are responsible for providing the gas services and meter installation to your property. Kier are very experienced and will undertake every stage of the installation process to exacting standards.
Minimum clearances
A gas meter needs to be placed in areas with minimum clearances from openings to a property, electrical appliances and cables are shown below:
| Minimum distance from openings to property (windows/doors/ airbricks/vents) | Minimum distance from electrical cables | Minimum distance from electrical appliances (inc damaged cable/joints) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Pressure Network | 1m* | 300mm | 1550mm* |
| Low Pressure Network | 300mm | 300mm | 300mm |
*As per British Standard 6400-2:2006
Areas throughout the Kinecx Energy are serviced by different pressures of gas.
You can find out what pressures of gas is available to your property by emailing us at customercare@kinecxenergy.co.uk or by contacting us on 0330 23 67 090.
Our contractors will lay the connection pipe from the main at the road to the meter which will involve some excavation along the service line.[2]
The best position for your meter is at the front of your property.
Your meter can be placed on the gable wall, up to 2m back from the front of your property, but it must be clearly visible and accessible from the road. [1]
Your meter cannot be sited at the rear of your property.
[1]There must be at least 1m clearance between the meter and any other building or structure. [2]They will then leave the area as they found it, within 5 working days.
Kinecx Energy bring natural gas to your home and fit the meter to your property. We don’t convert your central heating or fit appliances such as cookers, for that you’ll need to contact a Gas Safe Registered Installer.
You can find a Gas Safe Registered Installer by checking the Gas Safe Register website www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk or by giving them a call on 0800 408 5500.