Lead Pipe

Robert363

Hi Folks,

I have recently bought a new flat and i have noticed that i have a lead pipe attached to the gas meter. I want/ need to get this fixed asap, can you help as to who i should contact to get this sorted? Any help is much appriciated, thanks.

fwor

Why do you think you need to remove it? Lead leaches into water (to a small extent) in water supply pipes. It doesn't affect gas.

diable

Gas meter - phone your gas supplier.

jd87

What has this lead pipe done to offend you exactly?

lemontart

is the pipe dented or damaged in any way? if not it is fine as it is and there is no reason to change it at all - if it is then you can call 0845 605 6677 and ask for a check for safety on it.

penrhyn

jd87 wrote: »

What has this lead pipe done to offend you exactly?

Ask the dead guy in the library:rotfl:I suspect Colonel Mustard.

PNPSUKNET

it will be national grid

lemontart

PNPSUKNET wrote: »

it will be national grid

not necessarily it depends where in country it is

kjsmith7

lemontart wrote: »

not necessarily it depends where in country it is

9 times out of 10, it'll be National Grid. Only in new builds/conversions is usually an Independent Gas Transporter, OP - phone the supplier if you're unsure and they'll give you the telephone number for the relevant company.

jd87

kjsmith7 wrote: »

9 times out of 10, it'll be National Grid. Only in new builds/conversions is usually an Independent Gas Transporter, OP - phone the supplier if you're unsure and they'll give you the telephone number for the relevant company.

It's not just IGTs. Parts of Scotland, etc have a different regional distributor.

C_Mababejive

There is nothing wrong with lead pipe as long as it isnt leaking.

What has the lead pipe on your meter got to do with the gas fire anyway??

If the lead pipe is on the meter outlet then if you want it changing,you need to get your own GSR eng in to do it and pay him.

Lead pipe on the inlet between ECV and regulator..?

No problem. If it works then it doesnt need changing.

If its defective in some way (how would you know?),then it is an issue for your gas supplier and has nothing to do with the gas emergency service.

Your supplier may take the view,having taken into account your phone conversation with them,that they would like to replace such an inlet pipe and the meter regulator.

If so,they will arrange it and pay for it.