Can I put a lock on my gas meter?
A gas meter lock is a specialized lock that is placed on a gas meter to close off the flow of gas completely. These locks are costly, as are the specialized keys that unlock them. A gas meter lock can be applied for a few different reasons. One reason can be because there is a leak further down in the line.
Can I cut the lock off my gas meter?
One of the most common reasons for a lock to be placed upon a gas meter is non payment or delinquency on the utility account. Removing the lock for any reason is a violation of the law and may be cause for serious consequences including civil and criminal sanctions.
Can I put a padlock on my meter box?
You can lock your meter box as long as the lock is an approved Western Power lock. An approved Western Power lock can be purchased from licensed locksmiths and security suppliers.
What is gas lock?
In the context of facilities, a gas lock is a gas retention device that permits gauging the tank without loosing gas to the atmosphere. In the context of a pump, a gas lock is a pump filled with gas that it cannot expel and where no further fluid will enter the pump.
How do I protect my meter box?
You can guard against this by placing a lock on the meter box; not just any lock but one that is approved for the purpose. Regardless of which company is your electricity retailer, power in the Brisbane area is supplied through Energex whose meter readers provide details of electricity use to the various retailers.
How much do locking gas caps cost?
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What is a pressure lock?
[Pressure Locking] Pressure locking is occurred when the pressure of bonnet cavity is significantly larger than the pressure of body inlet and outlet, caused by over pressurization which may result when liquid, entrapped in the center cavity of valves, is heated up.