No! the gas company will install one for free. However, it may cost to add a gas line to a house.
Gas meter covers can typically be found outside your house, near the gas meter itself. They are usually located on the ground or on a wall near the meter.
The gas meter on your house is sufficient,
The purpose of a gas meter is to monitor how much gas a particular house is using. Customers are then billed according to how much gas they have used from the meter.
To accurately read and monitor your house gas meter, locate the meter, record the numbers displayed, and track usage over time to monitor consumption.
The amount of BTUs of gas entering a house from the gas meter can vary depending on factors such as the size of the meter, the gas pressure, and the flow rate. Typically, residential gas meters measure gas usage in cubic feet or cubic meters, and this can be converted to BTUs using a conversion factor provided by the gas utility company.
Standard meter will suffice, need to know pressure from meter to house. Size pipe appropriately for gas pressure coming into house X distance to water heater. Gas company or plumber should be able to help with this calculation.
A gas meter in a house is typically located outside the property, near the exterior wall. It is usually attached to the side of the house or housed in a protective box. In some cases, gas meters are also installed indoors, such as in the basement or utility room.
The absolute pressure of natural gas before the house meter is typically around 5-10 pounds per square inch (psi). This pressure is maintained by the utility company to ensure the gas reaches the meter and appliances efficiently and safely.
No. Gas meters tie into gas main individually. Each apartment will have to be piped to a separate gas meter and pressure regulator. Cost will vary.
The meter has to be installed on the exterior using black steel pipe in the home.
You call a gas technician. A problem like that could be too dangerous for you to deal with.
To turn off the gas in your house, locate the main gas shut-off valve, typically found near the gas meter. Use a wrench to turn the valve clockwise until it is perpendicular to the gas pipe. This will shut off the gas supply to your house.