Surface Mounted Gas Meter Cover & Door - Mark/MK1

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The only way to decide when it needs replacing is if it starts to look tired, damaged or broken. How long does it take to replace a gas meter box?

External meter boxes are built to last decades and they have no set lifespan (unlike energy meters which need regular replacement). If you maintain your box carefully and stay on top of minor repairs, it will likely last a long time. Sometimes a simple meter box repair won’t be enough to save a damaged gas meter box. Instead, you need to look for a bigger repair – a replacement. As trade specialists, BES will help you find the correct meter box for your domestic or industrial meter. We have a wide range of housing boxes on offer, including: Mounting stakes for LPG meter box assemblies are available within this range, including our most popular mounting stake. Full range of meters and meter fittingsWe’ll be mainly focusing on replacing an MK2 surface-mounted gas meter cover, but we’ll have some information about other types of over box too. Why replace a gas meter box? Our range of gas meter box lids includes the brown glass fibre reinforced polyester replacement meter box lid.

We have a top-tier range of meter box assemblies, such as the ever-popular LPG meter box assembly and our high-pressure or low-pressure LPG caravan meter box assemblies. Most meter boxes have their fittings installed inside the box to protect them. This means your first step is to get inside the box – if you’ve lost your key, your new box may include one that will still fit the old box. Otherwise, you can refer to our guide on how to open a meter box without a key.Our comprehensive range of domestic meter boxes includes build-in, free-standing and wall-mounted meter boxes. Our commercial/industrial gas meter housings are suitable for the following meter sizes: U16 (medium pressure), U16, U25, U65, U40 (medium pressure) and U65, U100 & U10 sizes. Our range of metal box protector frames includes anti-vandal resistant doors and frames made from zinc-plated mild steel. Meter boxes are a vital way of protecting your energy meters. They keep the elements at bay so that your meter can last its full lifespan without becoming faulty. Maintaining your meter box isn’t just something you ‘ought’ to do, it’s actually your legal responsibility to keep your meter box secure.