Disconnecting from gas?

jonnygee2

I am just about to have a gas cooker replaced with an electric oven / induction hobs (I realise gas is cheaper but I prefer induction hobs and electric fan ovens).

The gas cooker is the only gas appliance in the house, and therefore we no longer need a gas supply at all.

Questions:

- I have a gas meter and pipes, but no actual gas appliances. Do I still need an annual gas safety check? (lodger is present so currently get this done annually).

- Can I / should I switch to single fuel with my energy supplier? It'd save me about £10 / year because the single fuel standing charge is slightly cheaper.

- Can I / should I get the meter etc completely removed or disconnected from the supply? Not sure of the costs / advantages of doing this really?

Any help appreciated!

Robin9

jonnygee2 wrote: »

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- Can I / should I switch to single fuel with my energy supplier? It'd save me about £10 / year because the single fuel standing charge is slightly cheaper.

- Can I / should I get the meter etc completely removed or disconnected from the supply? Not sure of the costs / advantages of doing this really?

Not only can I switch to single but you probably should do anyway. Taking both fuels from one supplier is "old hat"

If you don't want gas at all yes get the meter removed otherwise you will still have to pay a standing charge. Ask your supplier for costs (- not cheap)

J_B

Robin9 wrote: »

If you don't want gas at all yes get the meter removed otherwise you will still have to pay a standing charge. Ask your supplier for costs (- not cheap)

We have a business contract with British Gas which is zero standing charge.

Robin9

johnnygee2 - are you a domestic user ?


(Not wanting to get into a discussion re business account but BG will be making its money on the unit rate)

POPPYOSCAR

We were in a similar situation.

The Power company sent someone to disconnect the meter(It was not removed) and cap off the supply.

There was no standing charge to pay.

shaun_from_Africa

jonnygee2 wrote: »

- I have a gas meter and pipes, but no actual gas appliances. Do I still need an annual gas safety check? (lodger is present so currently get this done annually).

Yes.
The annual safety check doesn't only cover appliances but also fittings and pipework so if there is a gas supply to the property, you must still have the inspection carried out.

Rainbowgirl84

Do you have a lodger or a tenant?

jonnygee2

Do you have a lodger or a tenant?

Lodger

johnnygee2 - are you a domestic user ?

Domestic user

We were in a similar situation.

The Power company sent someone to disconnect the meter(It was not removed) and cap off the supply.

There was no standing charge to pay.

Thanks! This sounds like a good option!

southcoastrgi

shaun_from_Africa wrote: »

Yes.
The annual safety check doesn't only cover appliances but also fittings and pipework so if there is a gas supply to the property, you must still have the inspection carried out.

Interesting point, how much would you be checking on a visual check ?

shaun_from_Africa

southcoastrgi wrote: »

Interesting point, how much would you be checking on a visual check ?

All I can think of would be looking for corroded or damaged pipes and fittings and making sure than any blanking caps fitted are secure.