Gas disconnection / reconnection

bobk100

Hi All
Southern Gas have said that since I have not had a meter for over a year they will disconnect the supply for 'safety - legal reasons'.

Anyone know if this is correct?

I wish to keep a gas connection (without a meter) in case I choose to 'go Gas' again and want to avoid reconnection charges or keep options open for a future property purchaser.

Any thoughts
Regards

rogerblack

Get a gas meter installed!
While not the case for all, in many cases, you can get significantly cheaper combined tariffs than electricity only.

I did not use any gas last year.
However, I got a discount of 50 quid simply due to having the connection.

lemontart

bobk100 wrote: »

Hi All
Southern Gas have said that since I have not had a meter for over a year they will disconnect the supply for 'safety - legal reasons'.

Anyone know if this is correct?

I wish to keep a gas connection (without a meter) in case I choose to 'go Gas' again and want to avoid reconnection charges or keep options open for a future property purchaser.

Any thoughts
Regards

Yes it is correct, also they will not be getting any transportation costs from a supplier to maintain the service pipe to your property. They will not simply leave it if a possible future occupier may want to have a supply.

Once I find the relevant section in the regs I will post a link

chanz4

Yes they are correct, its treated as an abandand supply.

C_Mababejive

There is no option for having a supply and no meter. The Gas transporter will move to cut off the unused supply due to legislation contained within the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations.


Its not that they want to create hassle for you. Its simply the law and they must comply.

Simple answer,find supplier with no standing charge,get meter fitted. There may be a one off charge.