In Need Of A Gas Purge?
Should you be in need of a gas purge, then be sure to contact Atlas Gas today. We provide reliable and effective services.
Gas Purging Services
We provide gas purging services to our clients in Ashford and across Surrey. Gas purging is typically carried out when a gas pipe needs repair work carrying out or cutting into. A gas purge helps to remove the hazardous gas from the line, which is done my inserting an inert gas into the line, that mixes with the natural gas and neutralises it against combustion. Purging and testing is regularly carried out together, however this isn't always the case and gas purges are also used during the commissioning stage of new gas meter stations and pipework. When you choose us for gas purging in Ashford and Surrey, all work is carried out in a safe and professional manner.
Gas Tightness Tests
Gas tightness testing is an important process to ensure the safety of residential, commercial and industrial gas pipework and installations. Tightness testing is typically carried out before and after any work is carried out on the installation and usually form part of an overall gas safety check. They are also carried out in emergency situations if a smell of gas is reported or suspected and form part of an overall investigation into leak detection. Gas tightness testing shall only be carried out by a qualified Gas Safe engineer. We provide professional gas tightness testing in Ashford and across Surrey.
Decommissioning Gas Pipework
When looking to completely remove gas from a building, firstly the gas pipework must be safely decommissioned of any residual gas still trapped in the network. This is achieved by purging the system with air, or an inert gas such as nitrogen. Atlas Gas has carried out many de-com purges for customers in Ashford and the South of England and is well equipped to deal with any complexities that may occur and safely achieve a complete purge. If you wish to have any pipework de-commissioned, please get in touch with the team and let us handle the process in a safe and efficient manner
When Is A Purge or Tightness Test Carried Out?
Gas purges and tightness testing is usually required, when any of the following is carried out:
- Installation of Replacement Gas Meters
- New Gas Meter Station Installation
- Repair to Any Gas Pipework
- Installation of new gas pipes
- Maintenance works to gas pipes or storage tanks
- Suspected Gas Leaks
- As Part of an Annual Gas Safety Inspection
