"Tim Watts" wrote in message
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On Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:58:47 +0100, "Doctor Drivel"
wibbled:


I have seen an illegal work-around. The meter regulator turned full on
with another one at the appliance dropping it to the required setting.
It worked. Only a boiler was used.

That's going to be an interesting surprise for the next bloke who adds a
cooker or gas fire to that system!

Hope you reported that to the gas company - seeing as they own the
original regulator...

Nope. It worked and saved digging a floor up. The higher pressure gave more
gas volume through the pipe. Technically there was nothing wrong with it.
Initially the regulator was taken off, but it was thought the meter reader
would report it, so it was put back and opened right up.

22mm gas governors are readily available.