Gas Pipe exiting from side of meter box

[JLS]

Is it permissible for a gas pipe to exit from the side of the meter box?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Depends on the meter box if there's a pre knock out and manufacturers allow it then yes

 

[JLS]

Didn't even know there were different types. It's just a standard one as far as I'm aware. I've been told it was OK so long as the exit was sealed. I've attached a picture of the box in question. (Kind of obvious now that I've posted it !! )

 

[Harvest Fields]

Didn't even know there were different types. It's just a standard one as far as I'm aware. I've been told it was OK so long as the exit was sealed.

Any pictures?

 

[JLS]

Just to clear up any confusion, I'm trying to work the figures for an upgraded boiler as part of my portfolio. Guy that has agreed to supervise me did so rather reluctantly so I want to present the most complete and accurate plan that I can

 

[Harvest Fields]

That’s the bottom mate. Not the side.

 

[Sharp Point]

I’d be interested to see the actual regulation for this in black and white. Does anybody have a link?

Thanks

 

[JLS]

That’s the bottom mate. Not the side.

Funnily enough I was aware of that, perhaps my post prior to yours wasn't clear. That's the current install, but working out the pressure drops I feel that the supply needs to be upgraded and it would be a lot easier to exit through the side of the housing.

 

[Scott_D]

How will you take the box off if there is a pipe through it

 

[Harvest Fields]

How will you take the box off if there is a pipe through it

Bet it’s notched