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Gas meter doesn't seem to be working

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  • 19-11-2012 8:36pm
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    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,410 ✭✭✭✭


    Wondering has anyone had this experience.
    Moved into rental accomodation 6 months ago. Got meter reading from landlord and set up account with Bord Gais. We got 2 bills, one was for the deposit and no usage, next one for no usage. So I thought it was estimated and will all be cleared up. So today I look at the meter as finally got a key and its still reading the same reading i.e. somewhat broken.
    So where is the liability here, do I claim ignorance because I have never read the meter or submitted a reading?


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    Xcellor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,794 ✭✭✭Xcellor


    TheDriver wrote: »
    .. because I have never read the meter or submitted a reading?

    That's gas...


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    Big Bottom
    Registered Users Posts: 346 ✭✭Big Bottom


    You should own up and get this fixed Asap.


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    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,410 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    i know that but what happens? do they estimate what should have been used, do they try charging us for gas the last tenants used because the meter was not working, who do I say it to:LL or Bord Gais?


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    Esoteric_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,255 ✭✭✭✭Esoteric_


    TheDriver wrote: »
    i know that but what happens? do they estimate what should have been used, do they try charging us for gas the last tenants used because the meter was not working, who do I say it to:LL or Bord Gais?

    I'd say it to the LL first. I would imagine they'd estimate it, because they can't realistically base it on what a previous tenant used, or possibly base it on the average of the next few bills that you get once it's fixed. I'm sure they'd also set up a repayment plan too. Really though, I haven't a clue, I'm just guessing. Talk to the LL and if the bill is in your name, ring them ASAP after talking to the landlord.


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    P. Breathnach
    Registered Users Posts: 12,089 ✭✭✭✭P. Breathnach


    LyndaMcL wrote: »
    I'd say it to the LL first....
    The account is in OP's name, so at its core it is an issue between OP and Bord Gais.

    I think OP should tell Bord Gais that the meter seems to be faulty, and wait for them to deal with it. I would hope that Bord Gais would make a reasonable proposal, possibly along the lines of asking OP to accept a modest estimate - or they might even forgo charges on the basis that they can't prove that any gas was used.

    I would tell the landlord about it as a matter of courtesy, nothing else: it's not the landlord's issue.


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    aujopimur
    Registered Users Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    Are you sure it's your meter you're looking at, I've come across a few instances where gas and electric meters have been mixed up.
    Firstly check the meter no.


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    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,410 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Its a semi and the ESB is digital meter, BG is old style. Definitely our meter.


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    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,410 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    rang BG and they are coming out to fit a new meter, she said they probably just start from scratch seeing as I didn't take the mick not reporting any longer than it would have come to my attention and it was summer so small bills anyways.


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    dudara
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    Good work there from BG


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    RangeR
    Registered Users Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭RangeR


    dudara wrote: »
    Good work there from BG

    From my experience, that is actually par for the course from BG. Always a delight to deal with, once you don't bury your head.


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    Esoteric_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,255 ✭✭✭✭Esoteric_


    Really great response from BG. :)


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    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,410 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    to update, they came and fitted new meter and set the reading at the same as the old meter so I don't see how BG are even going to contemplate the change but rather just move onto the next reading. I assume thats the end of the matter, I got a few months free gas (although used little) and no hassle over estimates.
    I hope I won't be updating with any bad CS....


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