Gas Pipe Earth Bonding

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by Andrew Banks, Jan 22, 2023.

  1. Andrew Banks

    Andrew Banks New Member

    Hi

    I have just been taking photos of my gas meter for a home car charge installation, and it appears my new build developer forgot to connect the earth bonding 8 years ago!

    The cable is there, but hanging loose. Is this as easy as connecting it to the correct metal gas pipe myself - and if so which one? Or, is it a case of more professional help is needed?

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  2. eric the fish

    eric the fish Member

    It looks like the clamp is still connected to the earth wire
    Just release the thin metal strap by removing the securing screw ( not the one on the wire)
    Pull out the thin strap,straighten the end with pliers
    Place strap around the copper pipe into your house
    Re thread ,the strap under the fixing screw and get it as tight as possible then screw down the fixing screw
     
  3. Andrew Banks

    Andrew Banks New Member

    Excellent - thanks eric!
     
  4. bright_Spark

    bright_Spark Screwfix Select

    Of course it as simple as that to connect the earth to the gas pipe. Now the bit more complicated part is to verify that this earth wire is actually connected to earth and is continuous back to your board or met. It may actually end up being a loose piece of wire cut at a few feet connected to nothing,
     
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  5. If property is only 8 years old and incoming gas is plastic, does it actually need to be earthed. My understanding is it doesn’t. Obviously the OPs incoming gas needs to be poly but probably in likely it isnt in an 8 yr old house.
     

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  6. bright_Spark

    bright_Spark Screwfix Select

    That is correct providing you can verify that the incomming supply pipe is plastic, no need to bond the gas in this case. My question would be why is the bonding conductor already there?
     
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  7. halalooyer

    halalooyer New Member

    There isn't a house in the uk with an incoming plastic gas main
     
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  8. bright_Spark

    bright_Spark Screwfix Select

    PVC then if you want to be padantic. It is still a plastic to be correct. So stick that in your pipe!!
     
    Last edited: Jan 22, 2023
  9. Ind spark

    Ind spark Screwfix Select

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  10. halalooyer

    halalooyer New Member

    If you're going to be pedantic (note the spelling) be correct. PVC is type of plastic, It is not used for gas pipes, and houses don't have incoming plastic gas mains.
     
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  11. bright_Spark

    bright_Spark Screwfix Select

    Dont tell me, I am guessing that you are a painter?
     
  12. bright_Spark

    bright_Spark Screwfix Select

    I think it makes a bold statement that reflects my personality and my standing within society.
     
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  13. halalooyer

    halalooyer New Member

    OK I won't
     
  14. bright_Spark

    bright_Spark Screwfix Select

    Thank you
     
  15. techie

    techie Screwfix Select

    Lol…
     
  16. Mdpe - Medium density poly ethylene

    poly ethelyne is a thermoplastic polymer.
     
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  17. Yes, there is!
     
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  18. bright_Spark

    bright_Spark Screwfix Select

    Thank god someone else knows their stuff on here and it isnt just me.
     
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  19. Philip Hyde

    Philip Hyde Screwfix Select

    Thought they use Either MDPE or Flexigas corrugated steel pipe. (Still yellow in colour)
     
  20. bright_Spark

    bright_Spark Screwfix Select

    They do mate but its obviously not comon knowledge amongst electricians and painters
     

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