Searching for a new gas meter box...

[RichA]

My gas meter box is looking very tired - to say the least - and I am looking for an exact replacement.

The internet has thrown up a number of similar but different boxes.

Does anyone know where I can get one of these...

Many thanks,

 

[Moz]

if it got a whack with a lump hammer ring Transco an tell them vandals did it , free replacement ,
hope this helps

 

[chrishutt]

www.BES.ltd.uk do them, but the box is the property of the gas supplier/transporter so perhaps you should ask them to sort it. You might also want to consider a semi-concealed version, buried in the ground or recessed in the wall. Much more attractive, although you'd have to pay for the pipes to be adjusted to it.

 

[Agile]

I expect that a good scrub would be very effective at cleaning it.

If you end with bleach it may help to delay the algae problem you seem to have.

You dont have a defective gutter do you?

Tony

 

[Moz]

as said if someone broke that side of the box facing you ,that is the outer box that lifts off from the bottom ,but should be screwed at bottom if not (as always !)it can be removed an you examine where yobs jumped an damaged it , Be aware the gas meter is there inside an gas service pipework ,

your gas supplier WILL give you an option of a FREE replacement or semi underground brown meter casing

 

[Gasguru]

Just take off the whole cover by releasing the plastic push in clips. The backplate stays on the wall. Then take it down the jetwash for a cleanup.

 

[Moz]

or jump on it an get a semi concealed underground box

 

[RichA]

Thanks for the replies.

What does it normally cost (in London) to have the meter put in the ground?

I'm going to give the jetwash idea a run, and if that fails, to give Transco/British Gas a call. I'm flabagasted at what the Yoof of today will get upto. Vandalising innocent homeowners meter boxes eh. Really.

 

[kier]

meter box is your property not your gas providers.i have asked transco to fix their broken boxes but they reply as it is fitted to your property it is now your property.you may have more luck.
just clean it up it looks beyond jetwash. clean with bleach,sand it down and paint it,a lot cheaper.

 

[Moz]

meter box is your property

what an utter complete cretin of A JOKE , I WILL TALK SHI SHI .....URGH
we get GOOD guys trying to help ...........its a SHI SHI that ...

 

[corgiman]

meter box is your property

what an utter complete cretin of A JOKE , I WILL TALK SHI SHI .....URGH
we get GOOD guys trying to help ...........its a SHI SHI that ...

sprry moz but the meter box is the property on the gas user

try calling transco for a new one

 

[Moz]

corgiman

thankkks, I know , damaged will be replaced ...cheers

 

[RichA]

I called British Gas.

They said it was my responsibility.

Where do I get them? They suggested B&Q??
I now know that they don't (or have never) stocked them.

Anyway, I located one at Jewsons. So all sorted now.

Cheers all.

 

[garethgas]

Jet washing will do little to help unfortunately.
What these boxes suffer from is osmosis. Curable on a boat yes but not on such a flimsy piece of plastic ( GRP actually)
Get in touch with Transco, pay them & collect the outer box yourself is the only practical way.
Hope this helps
Garethgas

 

[garethgas]

Hi Tony,
Just noticed your comment about guttering...its because guttering is plastic & these boxes are GRP ....osmosis city.
They've been out for years & STILL no one's thought to sort it out.
Garethgas