Surface Mounted Gas Meter Cover & Door - Mark/MK1

Product Information

As the name suggests, a housing box is a unit that protects a gas meter from damage and weathering. All our housing boxes are either metal, plastic or glass-reinforced plastic. A comprehensive range of gas meter boxes 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. We’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? As well as setting out how to replace your gas meter box step-by-step, we’re going to answer some of the most common questions we hear about getting the task finished 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:

If you have an inset box, it is much cheaper and easier to simply buy an overbox instead. These fit neatly over the existing box to offer the same protection and smart look of a new box, without all the stress of removing the old one. 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. 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. To learn more about how to fit an overbox take a look at our guide. Looking For A Replacement Gas Meter Box? 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.Don’t worry about drawing together a whole toolbox to help you fit our meter boxes. Our products are specifically designed to be easy to fit, with all the fittings included in the box. An inset meter box is slightly different to a surface-mounted one. It is set into the external wall making it impossible to remove without taking the meter out. Unfortunately, that can only be done by a gas engineer.

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. From fittings and seals to gas meter boxes, view our full range of meters and fittings here. You’ll be happy to know our range suits gas and LPG systems. Our range of metal box protector frames includes anti-vandal resistant doors and frames made from zinc-plated mild steel.Mounting stakes for LPG meter box assemblies are available within this range, including our most popular mounting stake. Full range of meters and meter fittings 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? Or it might just be the case that your meter box is so old and tired it is no longer worth trying to repair. A peeling, sun-bleached box that no amount of TLC can revive. How often do I need to replace my gas box? Our range of gas meter box lids includes the brown glass fibre reinforced polyester replacement meter box lid. 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.