Hi, am hoping that someone can help me with a dilemma!
Am just concluding the purchase of a 3 storey Victorian terrace built 1890. It is next door to my parents house and we have known the previous owner more than 40 years, a very house proud lady.
There has never been a gas connection to the house and I have now received a quote from Wales & West Utilities to connect the service, which at £321 I found to be quite reasonable. This was to run a 6.1m line from the main, terminating internally in my house. The problem, however, is that they will only run a minimum of 2m within the property which therefore puts my meter in a real awkward place within my living room, namely alcove next to fireplace nearest to outside wall. See below (behind big arm chair)
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When I initially asked WWU to quote I requested that the meter be sited in the next room (rear) of the ground floor in an existing cupboard with the main line going under the wooden floor as is the case of the house I live in now, and my parents next door. The cupboard is directly underneath the room where the new bathroom would be (currently a bedroom) so pipes for combi boiler could go straight up, also position is between both rooms that would be having gas fires fitted so good for pipe runs there too. See below (white built in cupboard)
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There is no way i want the meter in the living room as I have seen 2 of my neighbours properties in the same street and am unimpressed to say the least. One is behind their sofa, and another in the alcove as mine would be taking space that a nice piece of furniture could be in. Given that these rooms are only 3x4m space is of a premium. Furthermore, the ceiling in the living room has an ornate coving so would be devastating to run pipes up through it and an insult to the memory of our former neighbour.
I was told by WWU that I might look at semi surface mount boxes, but this is no option as there are no cavities in these properties. I had all but chucked the idea of having gas fitted until I read a few older posts here about moving meters by MET1 holders and reference to www.meterboxes.co.uk where they have a product that may save the day!
Finally a question!! If I buy one of these View media item 19614and mount to the exterior wall below the internal floor level (the house is on a hill so is possible!) so that the ECV is mounted externally, can I then pay someone to run the feed to the meter position that I actually want with a secondary ECV if required. There should be at least 50cm space under the living room floor. If so would it be in copper or plastic? and what spec should I be looking for when contracting someone to do the work - MET1 etc.
Many thanx in advance
Nick.
Am just concluding the purchase of a 3 storey Victorian terrace built 1890. It is next door to my parents house and we have known the previous owner more than 40 years, a very house proud lady.
There has never been a gas connection to the house and I have now received a quote from Wales & West Utilities to connect the service, which at £321 I found to be quite reasonable. This was to run a 6.1m line from the main, terminating internally in my house. The problem, however, is that they will only run a minimum of 2m within the property which therefore puts my meter in a real awkward place within my living room, namely alcove next to fireplace nearest to outside wall. See below (behind big arm chair)
View media item 19612
When I initially asked WWU to quote I requested that the meter be sited in the next room (rear) of the ground floor in an existing cupboard with the main line going under the wooden floor as is the case of the house I live in now, and my parents next door. The cupboard is directly underneath the room where the new bathroom would be (currently a bedroom) so pipes for combi boiler could go straight up, also position is between both rooms that would be having gas fires fitted so good for pipe runs there too. See below (white built in cupboard)
View media item 19611
There is no way i want the meter in the living room as I have seen 2 of my neighbours properties in the same street and am unimpressed to say the least. One is behind their sofa, and another in the alcove as mine would be taking space that a nice piece of furniture could be in. Given that these rooms are only 3x4m space is of a premium. Furthermore, the ceiling in the living room has an ornate coving so would be devastating to run pipes up through it and an insult to the memory of our former neighbour.
I was told by WWU that I might look at semi surface mount boxes, but this is no option as there are no cavities in these properties. I had all but chucked the idea of having gas fitted until I read a few older posts here about moving meters by MET1 holders and reference to www.meterboxes.co.uk where they have a product that may save the day!
Finally a question!! If I buy one of these View media item 19614and mount to the exterior wall below the internal floor level (the house is on a hill so is possible!) so that the ECV is mounted externally, can I then pay someone to run the feed to the meter position that I actually want with a secondary ECV if required. There should be at least 50cm space under the living room floor. If so would it be in copper or plastic? and what spec should I be looking for when contracting someone to do the work - MET1 etc.
Many thanx in advance
Nick.