Replacement Of Meters

The removal and fitting of replacement gas metering installations and will normally require the replacement of not only the meter but also regulators and other ancillary equipment and connecting pipework from the Emergency Control Valve (ECV) to the meter outlet valve.

Energy Assets manages the co-ordination of site visits with the client and the client’s representatives as well as EAL’s meter installation partners, all of which are Ofgem Accredited Meter Installers (OAMI’s). The gas supplier is the hub to the completion of metering works and is central to the industry required data exchanges between MAM, Supplier and xoserve.

EAL’s bespoke digital solution manages the process from inventory provision to delivery of validated data in industry recognised file formats to the relevant parties. On site works will normally require isolation of the gas supply for a period of time, pressure testing of client pipework downstream of the meter and where necessary purging of the complete system to ensure it is left in safe working order.

Where any problems with the client pipework are identified, EAL will endeavour to work with the client to overcome the issues and reinstate the supply. Where this is not possible the service will be isolated and made safe until rectification work has taken place. Any removed meter will normally be removed from the site and be made available to its owner in accordance with MAMCoP requirements, unless there are physical constraints preventing this.

Connection works from the outlet side of the replaced metering installation are the responsibility of the client, but can be undertaken by arrangement (see “Works Downstream of the Meter”).