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Jeff_17
Jeff_17 Member Posts: 99
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Does the natural gas meter in my house regulate the pressure of the gas or does it simple measure the amount of gas used?

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  • jackchips_2
    jackchips_2 Member Posts: 1,337
    Meters do not

    regulate pressure. The pressure is set by a pressure reducing valve (PRV) before entering the meter, if required. There are many low pressure systems here in Mass that do not need a PRV and may even require a booster pump.

    This is my simple explanation and you will probably get more detailed information from "gas" people.

  • Dale
    Dale Member Posts: 1,317
    Just measures

    The meter is just a measuring device, it does drop a little pressure since it's a type of air motor that uses the flow through it to make the dials turn. Almost all residential meters have 1/4 to 1/2 pound pressure gas in them although some have 2 psi gas. If there's regulation it's ahead of the meter. Where I am it's 20 or 60 psi regulated to 1/4 or 2psi.
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