My gas meter - Schlumberger R5 - makes squeaking/creaking noises with
gas flow, not loud but annoying as its in the sitting room !

Is this normal ? A common feature of gas meters ? Worth the hassle of
asking for a replacement ?

Are gas meters all as large as this model ?

Thanks

Robert

"robert" wrote in message
...
My gas meter - Schlumberger R5 - makes squeaking/creaking noises with gas
flow, not loud but annoying as its in the sitting room !

Is this normal ? A common feature of gas meters ? Worth the hassle of
asking for a replacement ?

Are gas meters all as large as this model ?

Get the gas board in

On 2 Apr, 21:16, robert wrote:
My gas meter - Schlumberger R5 - makes squeaking/creaking noises with
gas flow, not loud but annoying as its in the sitting room !

Is this normal ? A common feature of gas meters ? Worth the hassle of
asking for a replacement ?

Are gas meters all as large as this model ?

Thanks

Robert

Mine is a Parkinson Cowan and it makes similar sorts of noises, plus a
sort of ticking sound when there's gas going through it (it's in the
cellar, so not a problem in this case).

"robert" wrote in message
...
My gas meter - Schlumberger R5 - makes squeaking/creaking noises with
gas flow, not loud but annoying as its in the sitting room !

Is this normal ? A common feature of gas meters ? Worth the hassle of
asking for a replacement ?

Are gas meters all as large as this model ?

Thanks

Robert

It's not uncommon for meters to creak and moan whilst going about their
business. It is quite normal.

It is worth asking for a replacement. A no is not going to hurt as much as a
smack in the teeth.

On Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:16:35 +0100, robert wrote:

My gas meter - Schlumberger R5 - makes squeaking/creaking noises with
gas flow, not loud but annoying as its in the sitting room !

Is this normal ? A common feature of gas meters ? Worth the hassle of
asking for a replacement ?

Are gas meters all as large as this model ?

Thanks

Robert

Excessive noise could indicate the meter is not doing too well.
Is the R5 meter a commercial sized unit?
Ask them to come and check it.


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Is the R5 meter a commercial sized unit?
Ask them to come and check it.


Thanks Ed
What is a commercial size ?
Are there significantly smaller meters available ?

On Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:57:45 +0100, robert wrote:

Is the R5 meter a commercial sized unit? Ask them to come and check it.


Thanks Ed
What is a commercial size ?
Are there significantly smaller meters available ?

I can't remember if an R5 is simply a Schlumberger version of a normal
domestic gas meter or something bigger. Post a link to a picture and I'll
tell you straight away. Or measure it and I'll tell you.



--
Ed Sirett - Property maintainer and registered gas fitter.
The FAQ for uk.diy is at http://www.diyfaq.org.uk
Gas fitting FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/GasFitting.html
Sealed CH FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/SealedCH.html
Choosing a Boiler FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/BoilerChoice.html

On Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:57:45 +0100, robert wrote:

Is the R5 meter a commercial sized unit?
Ask them to come and check it.


Thanks Ed
What is a commercial size ?
Are there significantly smaller meters available ?

Off the top of my head anything up to 6 cubic metres per hour (should say
on it) is domestic.

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or a project failed, and who was responsible.

Ed Sirett wrote:
On Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:57:45 +0100, robert wrote:

Is the R5 meter a commercial sized unit? Ask them to come and check it.


Thanks Ed
What is a commercial size ?
Are there significantly smaller meters available ?

I can't remember if an R5 is simply a Schlumberger version of a normal
domestic gas meter or something bigger. Post a link to a picture and I'll
tell you straight away. Or measure it and I'll tell you.



The meter (without the regulator?? on top ) is 25hx20dx20w cms.
Marked in tiny letters "212ft^3/hr " which I make 6m^3/hr.
Thanks

robert wrote:
Ed Sirett wrote:
On Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:57:45 +0100, robert wrote:

Is the R5 meter a commercial sized unit? Ask them to come and check it.


Thanks Ed
What is a commercial size ?
Are there significantly smaller meters available ?

I can't remember if an R5 is simply a Schlumberger version of a normal
domestic gas meter or something bigger. Post a link to a picture and
I'll tell you straight away. Or measure it and I'll tell you.


The meter (without the regulator?? on top ) is 25hx20dx20w cms.
Marked in tiny letters "212ft^3/hr " which I make 6m^3/hr.
Thanks

Think yourself lucky. My old one, which might be one of those from the
description, whistled under load.

Andy