Choosing a Meter Box - Gas and Electric Meter Boxes
Choosing a Meter Box - Gas and Electric Meter Boxes
Choosing a Meter Box does not have to be a difficult task. There are many options on the market at present but once you have an idea of the size required (to the nearest mm) and noted any recommendations from your electricity provider, the task should be straightforward.
It is important to note that any new meter box, especially a gas one, should be installed by a suitably qualified professional.
At MeterBoxesDirect, we produce three types of meter boxes: gas, electric, and commercial ones like kiosks. Our range includes surface-mounted as well as recessed meter boxes to meet all your needs. They are available in different sizes.
Electric Meter Box Types
MeterBoxesDirect offer a variety of electric meter boxes to choose from. The most popular fits on offer include recessed and surface mounted. All of the electric meter boxes on offer are manufactured from GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic). GRP Meter Boxes are corrosion resistant. All are manufactured in an off-white finished but can be buffed down and painted if required for a bespoke finish.
Recessed
Recessed fit refers to a meter box which sits into the cavity of the wall. This is extremely common throughout the UK.
One of our most popular recessed fits is the UK Standard Recessed Electric Meter Box which is compliant to British Standards. It measures 595mm (height) x 409mm (width) x 220mm (depth).
The box is supplied with a wooden backboard, hinges, lock and a key.
Our second recessed fit is a Medium Permali Electric Box which measures 609mm (height) x 490mm (width) x 195mm (depth).
This box is also supplied with a wooden backboard, hinges, lock and key.
Recessed
A recessed meter box refers to an enclosure that sits inside the cavity of a wall and is extremely common throughout the UK.
One of our most popular recessed fits in the UK Standard Recessed Electric Meter Box, which is compliant to British Standards. It measures 595mm (height) x 409mm (width) x 220mm (depth).
The box comes supplied with a wooden backboard, hinges, lock, and a key.
Our second recessed fit is a Medium Permali Electric Box which measures 609mm (height) x 490mm (width) x 195mm (depth).
This box comes supplied with a wooden backboard, hinges, lock, and key.
Surface Mounted
Surface Mounted Electric Meter Boxes will sit onto the wall and are not required to be set into the wall cavity.
The most popular version on offer from MeterBoxesDirect is the UK Standard Surface Mounted Electric Meter Box which measures similarly to its recessed counterpart listed above at 596mm (height) x 410mm (width) x 220mm (depth).
As included with the recessed meter boxes, the surface-mounted options also include a backboard, hinges and key.
Buy Electric Meter Box Online
To buy your new meter box, visit our electric meter box section and our gas one on meterboxesdirect.co.uk and have it delivered straight to your door. We also supply kiosks and spare parts (which are great for quick-fix repairs!)
MeterBoxesDirect has over 40 years’ experience in the meter box industry. We manufacture to the highest standards at our production facilities in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, UK, and Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
More Information
If you want more information or have any questions about our range of products, you can read our FAQ or contact us.
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