Faulty Gas Meter Who Is Responsible?

Should a gas meter be fixed

There are a few instances when you should have your gas meter replaced. The most obvious is if there is a fault and the meter is not recording accurately or if you are upgrading to a new meter. Both gas and electricity meters have a certification period to ensure that you are being charged correctly for the amount of gas you have used.

Why is my meter reading so high

There is a number of reasons as to why your energy bill is higher than you expected. These could include the bill being based on an estimated rather than actual energy use, inadequate insulation, a cold spell, having just moved to a new home and lots more.

Who does gas meter reading?

You don’t normally need to read your smart meter. Smart meters normally send readings to your supplier automatically – this is known as ‘smart mode’. You can check if your meter’s working in smart mode, You might need to read your smart meter in some situations, for example if:

• you’ve just switched supplier – you normally need to send the first meter reading yourself

• you switch supplier and they say they can’t connect to your meter – this can happen if you’ve got an older smart meter

• you want to check your meter reading – for example, to see how it’s changed recently


Call your supplier to give them the reading – or check if you can submit one on their website or app. If you can’t get to your meter, your energy supplier might be able to give you extra help to read or move your meter. You can check if you can get extra help from your energy supplier,

Who can change my gas meter?

Check if your energy supplier can move your meter – Contact your supplier and tell them you want to have your meter moved. They’ll tell you if they can do the work. This depends on:

where your meter is now how far you want to move it the type of connector if it’s a gas meter why you want to move it

They might not be able to do the work if your meter is outside or you want to move it longer distances, for example to another room. Most suppliers have information on their website about what they can and can’t do. If they can do all the work then your supplier will give you a price for this.

• Prices vary, so you should also get prices from other suppliers and compare them.
• Only your current supplier can move your meter.
• This means if you want another supplier to do it you have to switch your supply to them first.
• This will change your prices for gas and electricity, so check that it’s worth it overall before you switch.

See our advice on getting the best deal by switching supplier, If you’re a priority customer and you need to move your pre-payment meter because you’re finding it hard to read or access it, tell your supplier this – they should move it for free. You’ll most likely be a priority customer if you’re:

a pensioner suffering from a long-term illness disabled on your supplier’s Priority Services Register

Do gas meters have regulator?

Posted on Mar 10, 2022 in Gas From the well to the processing plant and the compressor station to the house; the act of getting natural gas from its starting point all the way to the consumer is a long and precise process. A large part of this journey includes the safe transference of high pressure gas through pipelines that must be lowered before they reach their destination in order to fit the appliance need for each home or building. rter PSI that gas appliances operate at. The regulator is an important component that is responsible for lowering the gas pressure at the natural gas meter set from pounds all the way down to inches of water column, This component ensures the proper amount of pressure gets to the meter which feeds natural gas to the home or building. How does the natural gas meter set regulator work? When gas is flowing, the diaphragm will move the spring up and down to regulate the pressure. When the downstream pressure after the regulator is at the set point, the diaphragm will push back on the spring to close the valve.

• When the valve becomes seated against the orifice, the flow of gas will be shut off in lock up until the downstream pressure is reduced by customer use. Safety.
• Convenience.
• Consistency.
• Natural gas meter sets include many parts that work together to safely deliver and measure natural gas to a structure, one of which includes the regulator.

To learn more about what regulators bring to the application, take the ‘ Natural Gas Meter Sets Regulators’ AYU course, call A.Y. McDonald at 1-800-292-2737, or fill out a contact us form on our website.

How do I know if I need a new gas meter?

Do I need to replace my meter even if it’s working correctly? – If your meter reaches the end of its certification period you should replace it, even if it’s working normally. Each meter will have different certification restrictions, but generally induction meters should be changed every 20 years and static meters every 10.

What is the lifespan of a gas meter?

When is My End Of Meter Lifetime? – A meter’s lifetime depends on the type of meter. When it comes to electric meters, you can typically expect to get 10 years from an induction meter, or up to 20 years from a static meter. Similarly, gas meters can range from anywhere between 10 and 25 years.

1. Water meters generally last between 15 and 20 years.
2. If your meter reaches the end of its certification period, don’t be alarmed if your supplier has not contacted you to arrange a replacement.
3. In conjunction with the OPSS, suppliers run service testing each year.
4. This requires the spot-checking of different types and ages of energy meters.

Depending on the results of these checks, a meter’s certificate may be extended beyond the certification date written on the meter box when it was first manufactured or installed. How Do I Know If My Meter Is Broken? If your meter is broken or damaged, it may cease to report your energy usage accurately.

Can meter reading be wrong

Here are the most common reasons for incorrect utility billing: – 1. There Are Problems with Your Utility Meters Issues you could have with your meters themselves range from installation errors to communication failures. Meter installations are not usually verified, and if they are they are not checked again after the initial installation.

• When is the last time you checked your meters to verify that they are working correctly? If the only data you receive about your energy consumption is through your utility bills, there might not be enough information for you to notice there is a problem.
• Meters don’t break too often, but you should still ask your utility company to come check them once in a while.2.

There Are Meter Reading Problems Even if the meters themselves are working properly, there might be a problem with the data being communicated to the utility company. If it is on a slight error, the utility company won’t notice, but you will certainly be affected if your bills start going up.

Therefore, it’s good to use some sort of verification method to make sure these problems don’t go unnoticed. Real-time data collected through pulse outputs can be a great way to ensure that your utility bills truly reflect your consumption. If there is a discrepancy, you can look back and see if there was actually a spike in your consumption that you need to pay for, or if your bill is an inaccurate representation of what you used.3.

The Rates Are Inaccurate If you have ever taken a look at the rates charged by your utility company, you know it’s no easy formula. Rates change depending on the season and the time of day. Additionally, you have to pay for, where you are billed an extra amount for your highest spike in usage over the month.

• Although the invoicing process is complicated, it’s not impossible to figure out or keep track of, and it is definitely worth verifying.
• With real-time data analytics, you can see your energy consumption spikes and make sure they match what you are billed for.
• At the end of the day, power meters are generally reliable.

Metering technologies have significantly improved over the last decade, making them cheaper and easier to install, meaning more meters have been installed. With a rapid increase in installations, mistakes are bound to happen, and it’s on you to verify that the readings are accurate, and you are being billed correctly.

Can a meter be wrong?

Why Might Customer Energy Bills Contain Inaccuracies? –

The customer’s wiring or appliances are faulty: Most of the time, customers should be able to estimate their energy use and what that energy use will cost. For example, using a 1,000-watt vacuum cleaner for one hour will allow the customer to utilize 1,000 watt-hours of electricity. But sometimes, faulty products can cause energy usage to increase unexpectedly, A faulty dishwasher or dryer could end up using a lot more energy to perform its normal functions due to a major repair that needs to be made. Alternatively, faulty or damaged wiring could increase energy use without the customer realizing it. That’s just one reason it’s so important for the homeowner to prioritize home inspections and regular repair services. Your utility meters aren’t working correctly: It’s also possible that your company’s utility meters aren’t working correctly. When meters are installed improperly or experience a communication failure, they won’t accurately display important data. Utilities will always test meters when they’re installed, but many homeowners don’t realize that these meters should also be tested on a periodic basis to ensure they’re functioning as they should. A broken meter can certainly cause billing inaccuracies, so you’ll want to service this equipment regularly or invest in meters that can alert the utility when there might be a problem with the equipment. Your meters aren’t being read accurately: Your meters might be functioning fine, but they might also be read incorrectly — and that can obviously lead to inaccurate invoicing. In addition to testing energy meters to ensure they work, the data also needs to be checked for accuracy. This is especially common when meters are read manually, though it can happen in other scenarios as well. If there’s a discrepancy between the actual energy consumption and the data collected by the utility, this can be a huge problem for both company and customer.

How do I know if my meter is wrong?

Error Notifications – When you go to inspect your meter, look to see if it has a digital display. Meters with digital displays are one of the best ways to identify problems because they outright tell you if something is wrong. Check for error messages such as “Fault,” “Error,” or “Battery.” If you notice any of these, call an electrician to address the issue.

Do smart meters read gas?

Blog Post 27 January 2021 Smart meters measure how much gas and electricity you’re using via a remote connection to your energy supplier. They come with an in-home display screen to help you see how much energy you’re using and whether you can reduce your energy consumption.

• At the end of March 2020, a total of 15.5 million smart meters were operating in homes across England, Scotland and Wales.
• By the end of 2024, every home and office in Great Britain will have been offered one – a total of 50 million gas and electricity meters provided to 27 million homes and offices.

Here, we answer some frequently asked questions about smart meters – from how much they cost to when you might get one.

What’s a normal meter reading

How do you read an electricity meter? – There are 3 types of standard Electricity meters: single rate meters, two rate meters and dial meters. Electric meters are always in kWh (kilowatt hours). Pictured below is a single rate meter and a dial meter. Read the numbers from left to right and don’t include any numbers in red or after the decimal point. This electricity meter reading is 01967. Two rate meters are mainly used for economy 7 or economy 10 tariffs. They record two readings, one for your day usage and one for night usage. Day usage is called ‘normal’ and night usage is called ‘low’. For instance the electricity meter above would be recorded as: Low (night): 80506 Normal (day): 97192

Are old gas meters accurate?

The meter will clock accurately. Old meters (this does depend on how old your previous meter was) can slow down, or even speed up meaning they’re not measuring your energy usage correctly. We’d only expect to see this with very old meters. A brand new meter, smart or otherwise, will clock what you’re using accurately.

Can gas meters be wrong

Faulty gas or electricity meters are rare. But you should still keep an eye on your meter to make sure it’s working properly. A damaged or faulty meter could be a safety hazard. It could also cost you money.

Can gas meters leak?

If you have a credit meter – Carry out these checks to see if your meter is faulty:

switch off all the appliances in your home including any pilot lights check if the numbers on the meter’s display are still moving

If the meter stops, turn on 1 appliance at a time and check the meter. If the meter starts to move very quickly, the appliance could be faulty. If the meter is still moving, it’s probably faulty. If it’s a gas meter, you might have a gas leak – report it immediately to the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.

investigate the problem take action to help them fix the problem. offer to confirm everything in writing, including what they’ve done to investigate the problem, what they’ll do to fix it and how long it will take

If your supplier doesn’t do all of these things within 5 working days they have to pay you £30 compensation. They must pay you this compensation within 10 working days. If they don’t pay you on time they have to pay you an extra £30 for the delay. If your supplier finds that it’s not faulty, they might ask you to pay a fee.

What is the normal pressure on a gas meter?

Commonly, 6 – 7′ WC or 2 psi. For LP systems, the pressure downstream of the second stage regulator. Commonly, this is 11′ WC but could be 2 psi.

What if there is no regulator on the gas meter?

Bogleheads.org Questions on how we spend our money and our time – consumer goods and services, home and vehicle, leisure and recreational activities Topic Author Posts: Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:57 pm Location: Milky Way by » Sat Jan 06, 2018 8:37 am I live in the Northeast, and the energy supplier annually sends us a message to keep the gas meter clear of snow and ice.

• I believe the main reason is so as not to block the pressure regulator.
• Well, I dug-out my meter this morning and surrounding pipes (in -25F windchill) – but did not see any regulator separate from the meter.
• Does anyone know if modern gas meters might incorporate an integral regulator or am I missing something altogether? Best regards, -Op | | “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Einstein Topic Author Posts: Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:57 pm Location: Milky Way by » Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:29 am wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:27 am You don’t want your pressure regulator vent port to get iced up.

When gas flows through a regulator it cools due to the Joule Thompson effect. Moisture around it will cause problems, in particular freezing of the vent port. Understood – but the question is where is the regulator? There is no external (to meter) regulator evident.

1. Could the regulator be in/on the meter itself? Last edited by on Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:34 am, edited 1 time in total.
2. Best regards, -Op | | “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Einstein Posts: Joined: Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:14 am Location: Boston suburbs by » Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:34 am Is your regulator maybe on the line in the basement somewhere? Topic Author Posts: Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:57 pm Location: Milky Way by » Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:35 am wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:34 am Is your regulator maybe on the line in the basement somewhere? I thought the regulator has to be on the input side of the meter – not the output side.

Is this incorrect? Also, it could never be in the basement itself, as that could vent gas into the basement. Best regards, -Op | | “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Einstein Posts: Joined: Fri Dec 04, 2015 12:46 pm Location: Memphis area by » Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:43 am wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:35 am wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:34 am Is your regulator maybe on the line in the basement somewhere? I thought the regulator has to be on the input side of the meter – not the output side.

Is this incorrect? Also, it could never be in the basement itself, as that could vent gas into the basement. The regulator is in the supply line to the meter. However, in some cases (not the OP’s) both the regulator and the meter can be installed in the basement or other interior area of the structure.

The interior regulator is fitted with an exterior vent. Topic Author Posts: Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:57 pm Location: Milky Way by » Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:39 am wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:43 am wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:35 am wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:34 am Is your regulator maybe on the line in the basement somewhere? I thought the regulator has to be on the input side of the meter – not the output side.

Is this incorrect? Also, it could never be in the basement itself, as that could vent gas into the basement. The regulator is in the supply line to the meter. However, in some cases (not the OP’s) both the regulator and the meter can be installed in the basement or other interior area of the structure.

The interior regulator is fitted with an exterior vent. Hi Neil, I have only a short pipe from the ground to the input side of the meter, and there is no regulator in that input pipe. This is why I am confused. I wonder if the gas supply pressure in my neighborhood is already low, so that no regulator is needed (???) Unfortunately, my gas company is only taking emergency calls.

1. Otherwise, I would ask them.
2. Best regards, -Op | | “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Einstein Posts: Joined: Fri Dec 04, 2015 12:46 pm Location: Memphis area by » Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:56 am wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:39 am Hi Neil, I have only a short pipe from the ground to the input side of the meter, and there is no regulator in that input pipe.

This is why I am confused. I wonder if the gas supply pressure in my neighborhood is already low, so that no regulator is needed (???) Unfortunately, my gas company is only taking emergency calls. Otherwise, I would ask them. What do others in your neighborhood have on their gas service? Your best bet is to checkout a neighbor’s house.

1. Your area may not be typical, but supply pressure from most utilities is generally anywhere from 15 psi to 120 psi, depending on the distribution system in the area.
2. A typical regulator will drop it to 7″ w.c.
3. A meter will also act as a step-down regulator, but is usually a second stage regulator; meter input pressure is usually limited to 5 psi maximum pressure.

If your gas appliances are running OK, then chances are you don’t need to panic. Just wait until the utility returns to taking normal business calls to ask your question. Topic Author Posts: Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:57 pm Location: Milky Way by » Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:21 am My gas appliances are running fine.

1. At this point, I just want to know where the regulator is located (assuming there is one) so that I can ensure that it is clear of ice and snow.
2. I did mostly clear the meter, which is about all I can do right now.
3. Best regards, -Op | | “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Einstein Posts: Joined: Mon May 13, 2013 1:48 pm Location: Roke by » Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:01 pm wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:29 am wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:27 am You don’t want your pressure regulator vent port to get iced up.

When gas flows through a regulator it cools due to the Joule Thompson effect. Moisture around it will cause problems, in particular freezing of the vent port. Understood – but the question is where is the regulator? There is no external (to meter) regulator evident.

1. Could the regulator be in/on the meter itself? It is normally installed upstream of the gas meter between the supply shutoff valve and the meter.
2. Topic Author Posts: Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:57 pm Location: Milky Way by » Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:30 pm wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:01 pm wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:29 am wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:27 am You don’t want your pressure regulator vent port to get iced up.

When gas flows through a regulator it cools due to the Joule Thompson effect. Moisture around it will cause problems, in particular freezing of the vent port. Understood – but the question is where is the regulator? There is no external (to meter) regulator evident.

Could the regulator be in/on the meter itself? It is normally installed upstream of the gas meter between the supply shutoff valve and the meter. Right – but there’s nothing there. Strange. Best regards, -Op | | “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Einstein Posts: Joined: Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:39 pm Location: West Coast by » Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:13 pm Do you have a picture? Every gas meter I’ve ever seen looks more or less like this.

The regulator is the round thing on the left. Posts: Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2017 12:09 am Location: SF Bay Area by » Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:27 pm The safety issue is that the Regulator Vent must be freely open to atmosphere. The standard regulators are differential regulators and if the vent is blocked by ice or any other pluggage, then the pressure after the regulator will be high, up to the distribution pressure which could be 5 to 90 PSI, whereas everything in you house runs of a few OZ of pressure.

1. If the pressure is too high, the burner’s flame could be huge, as in coming out of the appliance and setting your house on fire.
2. A small leak internal within the regulator when the vent is plugged greatly exasperates the problem.
3. Overall, the occurrence of this happening is very small, but it does happen.

Also, take care while clearing snow and ice, you don’t want to damage anything. This applies to both Natural Gas and to Propane systems. For Propane, the regulator may be under the turtle hat cover on the top tank. A standard home gas meter requires constant pressure to accurately measure the CuFt used.

• A regulator is always upstream of the meter.
• Some systems in very old areas may have a street side regulator that feeds many houses or even many blocks, which would be evidenced by no regulator at the meter.
• The are commonly called “low pressure systems”.
• OP, without a regulator at your meter, you are on a low pressure system.

A call of the Gas Company would confirm that. Topic Author Posts: Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:57 pm Location: Milky Way by » Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:06 am wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:13 pm Do you have a picture? Every gas meter I’ve ever seen looks more or less like this. I do not have a camera (embarrassing) but there is no round thing. Best regards, -Op | | “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Einstein Topic Author Posts: Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:57 pm Location: Milky Way by » Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:09 am wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:27 pm A standard home gas meter requires constant pressure to accurately measure the CuFt used.

A regulator is always upstream of the meter. Some systems in very old areas may have a street side regulator that feeds many houses or even many blocks, which would be evidenced by no regulator at the meter. The are commonly called “low pressure systems”. OP, without a regulator at your meter, you are on a low pressure system.

A call of the Gas Company would confirm that. I believe you are correct. I live in a very old neighborhood, with most of the homes built in the 1800’s. My house is a tear-down. Assuming I am on a low-pressure system, does this mitigate the need to clear snow off of the meter? I am thinking about building an enclosure around the meter to keep snow off of it.

• The meter is situated in a spot where snow accumulates when we get the big Northeasters.
• Best regards, -Op | | “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Einstein Posts: Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2017 12:09 am Location: SF Bay Area by » Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:54 pm wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:09 am wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:27 pm A standard home gas meter requires constant pressure to accurately measure the CuFt used.

A regulator is always upstream of the meter. Some systems in very old areas may have a street side regulator that feeds many houses or even many blocks, which would be evidenced by no regulator at the meter. The are commonly called “low pressure systems”.

OP, without a regulator at your meter, you are on a low pressure system. A call of the Gas Company would confirm that. I believe you are correct. I live in a very old neighborhood, with most of the homes built in the 1800’s. My house is a tear-down. Assuming I am on a low-pressure system, does this mitigate the need to clear snow off of the meter? I am thinking about building an enclosure around the meter to keep snow off of it.

The meter is situated in a spot where snow accumulates when we get the big Northeasters. The meter does not need to be protected from the elements. It is a sealed device. I personally would not install an enclosure since how would it be opened to read the meter when everything is snow bound.

Contrary to a previous post, a Nat Gas system is very unlikely to freeze inside the pipe/regulator/meter from the small amount of intrained moisture carried with Nat Gas, as the incoming gas temp will be at the ground temp of the level of the distribution piping, around 50 degrees for most of the country.

If you do an enclosure, there will likely will be local Regs/Codes to deal with. From a safety aspect, an enclosure must not allow gas to get under/into your house IF a leak occurs at a pipe joint or the shut-off valve. There is a reason why 99.9% of regulators/meters are installed on the outside of a home.

Different rules, hardware, and venting is needed for inside installs. Topic Author Posts: Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:57 pm Location: Milky Way by » Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:16 am Just to close the loop with those who participated in this thread, I talked to my energy supplier and they indicated that I am indeed on a low-pressure line and therefore do not have/need a regulator.

They will be raising my meter a foot or two when the weather gets better, which will make it less likely to be covered by snow and generally more easily accessible. They did not recommend a cover. Thanks for your help. Best regards, -Op | | “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Einstein Posts: Joined: Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:11 am by » Tue Jan 09, 2018 3:21 pm wrote: Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:16 am Just to close the loop with those who participated in this thread, I talked to my energy supplier and they indicated that I am indeed on a low-pressure line and therefore do not have/need a regulator.

They will be raising my meter a foot or two when the weather gets better, which will make it less likely to be covered by snow and generally more easily accessible. They did not recommend a cover. Thanks for your help. That’s for the update – I too live in the Northeast and allow my meter to be covered by snow (starting to melt today after last Thursday’s storm but still under snow) – sometimes my meter is covered for weeks at a time and I’ve never even thought about it – I never considered clearing it – been living here for 20+ years now (and in prior house never thought about it either) and never had a problem.

Now you have me thinking. I do shovel out a fire-hydrant that sits between me and my neighbor but gas I never even thought about. : Bogleheads.org

Does gas meter control pressure?

Heating value – The volume of gas flow provided by a gas meter is just that, a reading of volume. Gas volume does not take into account the quality of the gas or the amount of heat available when burned. Utility customers are billed according to the heat available in the gas.

• methane
• ethane
• hydrogen
• carbon monoxide
• water vapour

Additionally, to convert from volume to thermal energy, the pressure and temperature of the gas must be taken into consideration. Pressure is generally not a problem; the meter is simply installed immediately downstream of a pressure regulator and is calibrated to read accurately at that pressure.

What is the regulator vent on a gas meter?

7 Vent Line Tips – The natural gas regulator is a critical component of the meter set and needs to be vented and should comply with local and federal venting requirements (which may vary from county to county). The vent functions as a safety measure and allows the diaphragm within the regulator to breathe.

When plumbing vent lines, do not use excessive fittings or long runs. In some cases, increasing the pipe size can increase the stack effect and reduce losses from friction. Never reduce the vent pipe size from the regulator. To limit the consequences of rain, snow, or debris getting into the vent, always turn the outlet of the vent down and above potential water or snow lines. A bug screen on the vent outlet will deter insects from nesting in the line. Never paint over the bug screen. If a vent line runs to a roof, ensure that the line clears where snow can accumulate on the top. The vent line should discharge away from people, fresh air intakes, or windows. Use IMAC Systems Vent Line Protector (VLP)

What is the difference between a gas regulator and a flow meter

How Does a Flow Meter Work? – An argon flow meter is very easy and simple to set up, and usually runs between 0-50CFH. As we already said, a regulator operates on pressure instead of volume. This means a flowmeter will always be more accurate than a regulator for flow volume.

A flowmeter is an outer tube with another glass tube inside, marked for flow in CPH and liters per minute or LPM. A small ball bearing inside indicating the flow. It will connect to the bottle with the same standard connection. To get the desired flow, you will have to pull the trigger on your torch. There is a knob on for easy flow adjustment.

You can’t beat a flow meter and regulator combination. A single argon flow meter rig will often have a dial with a built-in regulator that can not be adjusted without modification. It’s set by the factory for a specific pressure. Once it hits zero, the tank is empty. SPARC regulator and flow meter combos are great for MIG and TIG welding.