Meter boxes house utilities meters for gas, water, and electricity. They provide a protective shield around them, keeping them safe from corrosion, damage, or acts of vandalism.
Meters register the correct quantity of gas and electricity consumed, and are subject to national regulation.
Meter Box Positioning
The positioning of a utilities meter is governed by strict regulations, which take into account health and safety factors.
In accordance with these regulations, a meter can only be installed in a meter box, in a dedicated cabinet either inside or outside the property, or placed on an external wall inside the property.
The distance between a meter and a consumer unit should not exceed 3 meters.
A meter box should be sited where it is easily reached and comfortably accessible. You need to ensure that you can take meter readings, even if you have a smart meter. You also need to confirm that the utilities company can access the meter, should they be required to – for example, when completing a repair.
Only a utilities company can move a meter box, and this is no more than by 1 meter.
Meter Box Suppliers
Gas, water. and electric meter box products are available from specialist suppliers.
Suppliers of new or replacement electric meter box products can provide you with high quality, long-lasting, metal cabinets for the safe housing of your meter.
A variety of finishes and colours are available, in either surface mounted or semi-recessed options. Because products are exclusively manufactured in-house, it is also possible to access completely bespoke models.