What is a recessed meter box?

Product Details. The Mitras Recessed Electricity Meter Box houses any domestic electric meter and is designed to mirror the standard recessed gas meter box. With a variety of cable entry positions, this universal version can be used in any area of the UK (except Manweb area).

How can I hide my gas meter?

Use Tall Plants Install plants in front of the gas meter, leaving about 4 feet between the plants and the meter. Pick plants that grow tall enough to hide the meter completely but are simple to trim. Keep the back of the plants pruned so the plants don’t encroach the 4-foot open space.

What size is a meter box?

595 x 409 x 210mm
Mitras Electric Meter Box Recessed (595 x 409 x 210mm) – Electric Cabinet. The standard electric flush-fitted meter box houses all domestic electric meters. The design is the mirror of the standard built-in Gas Meter Box.

What size is a standard meter box?

384mm x 550mm
What you are buying: White Replacement Door for the Cavity/Inset Electric Meter Box Dimensions: 15.08″ x 21.65″ (384mm x 550mm)). Spring pin hinges and latch included.

What should I plant in front of my gas meter?

Gas meters typically are no taller than 2 to 2 1/2 feet, so small to medium evergreen shrubs or perennial plants are a good fit. Boxwoods, ornamental grasses, shrub roses and small cypress plants work well.

Can I paint my meter boxes?

Several different designs are in use today and according the Puget Sound Energy, most modern meters can be painted. The meter reader has a clear plastic cover that should be masked off and not painted.

How high does a meter box have to be?

The National Electric Code doesn’t specify minimum, ideal and maximum height for electrical meter boxes, but the utility company does. The center of the meter box should be between four and six feet above the ground according to most utility companies.

How much does it cost to replace an electric meter?

The cost to replace an electrical meter box usually falls between $500 and $4,000, with an average cost of $1,183.

Can I lock my electricity meter box?

Don’t lock your meter box with any padlock. This means that official meter readers are able to unlock your meter box when they are scheduled to read your meter. They cannot, however, unlock unapproved, or non-Power Industry padlocks, and so will have to estimate your energy consumption.