How to easily replace a Gas Meter Box

Whether you are a novice when it comes to DIY, or expert in the field, replacing a gas meter box is an easy process. First, let’s check together why would you replace your gas meter box?

- If your actual one is damaged or broken, your meter is unprotected from rain, dust but even mice and rats.
- The door might be broken and looks unsightly
- The lock can be broken

If you only want to replace the door without having to change the whole meter box, here is our guide to do it and our spare gas meter boxes doors . When you are facing one of the situations above you might want to replace it by yourself without calling a gas safe engineer to do it. With Replacement Gas Meter Boxes by MeterBoxesDirect, you can carry out the replacement effectively with minimum fuss by following our step-by-step process:

Step 1: Acquire a replacement gas meter box

Before beginning the process of removing your old gas meter box, it is important to source the right model of enclosure to replace it with. You must check the model of your actual meter box unit. This could include Recessed Gas Meter Box, Surface Mounted Gas Meter Box, Semi-Concealed Gas Meter Box. You can have a look at our range

Gas Meter Box

The Mark 2 Surface Mounted Gas Meter Box. is one of the most common types of gas meter boxes in the UK (503 x 407mm). Have a look as it could be the one you need. Once you ordered and received your replacement meter box it is time to begin the process of removing the old, damaged unit and firmly fixing the new one.

Step 2: Remove the damaged gas meter box

Removing the damaged/old lid and frame of the meter box is a straightforward process, you will need to take out the fixing studs on the base and lid. Once this is done, you can lift the frame up and pull it out from the box. Be mindful when carrying out the removal process, check to make sure that the placement of your fingers is such that they are not able to be snagged or damaged.

Step 3: Fit in the new, replacement gas meter box

Once you removed the old gas meter box, it is time to fit in your brand-new one. Firstly, slot the outer door and frame over the lip of the box mounted on the wall. After doing it, you can fasten the frame and door to the back through the hole at the base of the box. For that, you’ll need to use the fixing studs included in our Meter Boxes.

Step 4: Close the new gas meter box

It is done! Now, to ensure a good security, you will just need to close the door as you would normally do. The door may feature a slam-shut lock (SSL), or possibly a turn key lock (TKL). We recommend you to open and close it a number of times to ensure it has been placed correctly, and that everything is operating as it should be. There you have it! If you prefer to see this process carried out visually, you can watch it our step-by-step video guide.If you have some technical questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact an expert member of our sales team who are standing by to help any further queries you may have. At MeterBoxDirect, we offer a complete range of excellent, high-quality meter boxes and spare parts for you to choose from. Have a look at our comprehensive range and choose the one that fits your requirements!