How to upgrade to a gas smart meter if I've got a large (U16) gas supply?

Hi, I currently have a U16 meter and so appear to be unable to have a smart meter fitted for gas.  

I’m currently not with Ovo (I’m with the creature with eight legs!) but my current supplier is being totally unhelpful.  

I understand that there are very few smart meters for a U16 meter - do you agree?

I only have a 40kW boiler attached to this supply (no gas cooker anymore) and so having read about the subject, a U6 with a 65kW capacity should be ample.  Do you agree?

My provider won’t do anything about changing to a U6 meter but it sounds like you guys are far more helpful.  Do you have any suggestions (including moving to you??)?  Also, as a consumer, do I have to pay anything for the change of meter?

Finally, how often should a U16 meter be replaced?

Many thanks for your help (I hope!).

The U rating as you probably know is mainly to do with flow rate in cubic metres per hr

so it will be prefaced by what your boiler requires.

Did you see the notes at the top of this feed about a load test? If you’re looking to downgrade, that would be required I believe. 
I’m not sure if anyone can offer further advice for the rest of your queries. 
There’s a helpful resource at gas connections in case you haven’t already found it

https://www.gasconnections.co.uk/u16-gas-meter/

There’s also more info here

Hello, despite my protestations that u16 gas meters are not available yet, OVO have arranged to visit and supposedly fit a u 16 meter tomorrow! Should I cancel?

Hi @funcarblur , it’s the smart meter versions which aren’t available yet as far as I’m aware. This was the last update I saw.

Hi. 

I am planning renovations on my home and wanted to understand from the supplier side the process of moving a meter.

From my understanding the transporter (in our case SGN) can move the whole meter as is to the desired location at a cost. After the move, could OVO upgrade my meter as its a U6 (is this free to upgrade it to a U16)?

It would also be good to know about upgrades for a old elec meter and fuse box too. I was told they are both outdated.

Is there a service where we can get advise from someone at OVO with a visit? (cost/free?)

Here’s a similar topic which might have some useful info

There’s also a guide here

Good evening ​@HarryZM ,

The upgrade to U16 by itself is free but you should be aware that a Smart U16 Gas Meter can’t be guaranteed right now. You may also need a Site Survey which OVO can do at a cost of £106.

If OVO needs to reposition the meter, the fee is £145 provided the circumstances allow OVO to do it.

Are you SURE you actually need this work done though? If you are, please contact OVO Support to make the arrangements.

As for the electric? Please post photos of your existing meters and fusebox so we can check what you’ve got now.

This is the meter, the fuse box is plastic… (I was told it may need upgrading?)

Oh WOW! I think that’s one of the super rare 45-year lifespan ones!

But yes, the Certification on that one has almost certainly expired by now. Please ask OVO to arrange a Smart Meter Upgrade when you can. This may take some time, but see what https://smart-booking.ovoenergy.com says for now.