Purging and testing of gas installations
We purge new and existing gas installations to IGEM/UP/1, IGEM/UP/1A and IGEM/UP/1B, including tightness testing and safety checks, with full documentation for your compliance records.
What we do
Purging removes air or gas from pipework safely so an installation can be put into or taken out of service. We purge and test to the relevant IGEM standard for the installation and record the results.
- Purging of new and existing installations
- Tightness testing
- Safety checks before the installation is put back into use
- Purge records and test results provided
Standards we work to
Which standard applies depends on the size and type of installation. In short:
- IGEM/UP/1: strength testing, tightness testing and direct purging of industrial and commercial gas installations
- IGEM/UP/1A: tightness testing and direct purging of small low pressure industrial and commercial natural gas installations
- IGEM/UP/1B: tightness testing and direct purging of small installations of the size found in domestic premises
We are qualified for non-domestic testing and purging to IGEM/UP/1 with a maximum operating pressure up to 16 bar.
Work out test times and purge volumes
Our GasMate calculator works out tightness test times and purge volumes for gas pipework.
Other services
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New gas meter installations, from G4 domestic meters to large diaphragm, rotary and turbine meters, installed to industry standard.
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Like-for-like and upgrade meter exchanges on domestic and commercial supplies, with minimal disruption to the site.
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Safe removal of gas meters and regulators, with the supply made safe and the job fully recorded.
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Finding and tracing gas leaks, plus call-outs for gas leaks and meter and regulator problems.
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Warrant work carried out safely, calmly and in full compliance with the warrant and industry procedures.
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Design of gas meter installations and associated pipework, plus pipework alterations.
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Domestic and commercial gas metering, carried out safely, compliantly and to industry standard. Call, WhatsApp or send the form and we will come back to you.
Call us07912 345274- Gas Safe registeredRegistration 959159
- Fully insuredFull liability insurance
- Work to IGEM standardsIGEM/UP/1, UP/1A, UP/1B, GM8
- 21+ years experienceDomestic and commercial