Frequently Asked Questions
OTECH Natural Gas Meter Covers.
Place the meter cover over the meter, insure that the meter cover window is in line with the meter face plate, drill (4) holes in the meter flange to suit the mounting of the meter cover around the meter, and onto the building wall. (Mounting Screws not included)
NO! IF YOU SMELL GAS AROUND YOUR METER, STEP 20 FEET AWAY AND CALL YOUR NATURAL GAS UTILITY COMPANY IMMEDIATELY AND REPORT THE GAS LEAK.
You can call your gas utility company, a heating and cooling contractor, or plumber to install your meter cover. Expect an installation fee from contractors to install your cover.
Yes, with paints that are designed to cover plastic. Please follow the paint's instructions as you may need warmer temperatures or even a light sanding to let the paint adhere to the plastic.
Steel covers are available painted White only. Model 104-S is painted Grey. Yes, customer paintable with galvanized primer & color paints. Please follow the paint's instructions as you may need warmer temperatures or even a light sanding to let the paint adhere to the steel.
Call your gas utility company and report that your meter is too low and needs to be raised. The utilities normally do not charge for raising the gas meter. Regulations require the meter to be installed 2' above grade, with the shutoff valve accessible.
OTECH Polyethylene Service Line Squeeze Off Tool
Match the CTS number on the pipe to the CTS number on the attachment to ensure that you have selected the correct size required to completely squeeze off the pipe and stop the flow of gas.
The squeeze off attachment tool kit is designed to easily snap on to the Vise-Grip 12LC curved jaw.
Yes, the grounding rod will ensure that the entire tool is protected from static discharge.
The Otech Polyethylene Service Line Squeeze Off Tool is only designed to safely squeeze off the specified material and sizes.
Nemo Power Tools
The manufacture recommends that the operator pressurizes the tool to at least 15lbs for above ground and shallow underwater operations.
Nemo cordless tools have a special seal that allows the battery to be connected underwater or above water without causing a spark.
Nemo tool are designed to resist most corrosive chemicals.
No, in most cases Nemo cordless power tools weigh less than traditional cordless power tools of the same size and kind.