Gas meter

Your gas meter not only measures the amount of gas consumption but also is equipped with the safety device comparable to a circuit breaker of electricity supply. If any of the following occurs, the gas supply will be interrupted and the red light flickers to display the happening.

  • A major earthquake is detected.
  • Gas is used for an abnormal length of time. (e.g you accidentally leave your appliance turned on)
  • An abnormally large flow of gas is detected. (e.g. accidental hose disconnection)
  • Abnormal pressure drop while gas is in use.

The location of your gas meter

You may restore the flow of gas after your gas meter shuts down the flow of gas upon detection of an earthquake.

You are recommended to be familiar with the location of your gas meter. If you are not able to locate your gas meter, try the following places where many of our meters are installed:-

 

Apartment houses

A side wall of your entrance or within a meter box facing the common corridor outside your entrance.
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A side wall of your entrance or within a meter box facing the common corridor outside your entrance.
Somewhere in the common area of the ground level where the meters are collectively installed.
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Somewhere in the common area of the ground level where the meters are collectively installed.

Detached houses

An outer wall near the front door.
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An outer wall near the front door.

Restoration procedure

Kindly restore the operation of your gas meter when gas stops to flow and the red light is flickering:-

 

1. Stop the use of all the appliances

Stop the use of all the appliances and close all the taps.
*But leave the gas meter valve open.

 

2. Remove the gas meter cap

Remove the gas meter cap by unscrewing it to the left.

 

3. Press "the restoration button"

Press the restoration button all the way and remove your finger when the red light starts to flicker. Place back the cap.

 

4. Wait for about three minutes

Wait for about three minutes while the gas meter identifies any abnormality.

 

5. Check your gas meter after about three minutes

If the red light ceased to flicker after about three minutes, you may use the gas again.
*If the light continues to flicker beyond three minutes, check if any of your taps or appliances is left open.

Then re-do the restoration process.
*If unsuccessful, kindly contact Shizuoka Gas of your area.

Your contact in case of gas leakage or any other emergency:-

Shizuoka Office TEL054-285-2111
Fuji Office TEL0545-52-2260
East Prefecture Office TEL055-927-2811