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Boxing a meter

Posted by John Dunbar, on
What material is best for boxing in a meter
Michael Tucker

Michael Tucker

Hello John, To be truthful John what ever you do it's alway going to be in the way, timber or a cupboard will do the job but you're always going to need access to read it I would suggest you look into moving it into a proper outside wall mounted box then can be read without disturbance to you. Budget would be £500. It's a job that rated people will not be able to help you with, your local supplier will be clad to assist you because they are try to get customers to move there meters outside. Regards Michael
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matt Blayney

matt Blayney

Hi john. If meter is external don't use mdf water will penetrate.make a timber frame and then clad in marine ply.if meter is internal mdf clad around a timber frame is fine.matt blayney carpentry.
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Sam Sandhu

Sam Sandhu

Hi John I would suggest that you use a wooden frame and use mdf or thin ply. Best to put a hinged door on it as the gas emergency control valve and the meter itself must be fully accessible in an emergency and routine maintenance. Best of luck Sam (eps)
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Thomas Foster

Hi John, You have quite a few options to box in a meter and there isn't a best one as such. What you choose to box the meter depends on where the meter is, what is around the meter and how much your budget is. If the meter is outdoors then treated wood or plastic casing is preferred so it can survive the elements. If the meter is indoors is it in plain site or is it out of sight? If its indoors you have choices of planed pine, mdf (cheap), moulded composite. All of which can be painted if necessary. Just bear in mind that it will require regular access so a door or viewing panel would be needed so you can get readings. Hope this helps Tom
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