Yes. Measure the existing door carefully and match the hinge type and latch position. Check overall height and width, the pin or hinge arrangement, and whether the lock is left or right handed. Replacing the door restores weather protection and security without disturbing the meter or cabling.
Electric Meter Boxes, Doors and Recessed Cabinets
These enclosures house and protect domestic electricity meters, with options for recessed units that sit flush in the wall and replacement doors to refresh damaged cabinets. A recessed box such as the Recessed Electricity Cupboard Meter Box M35047 is sized for typical UK residential installations, features cavity entry for the service cable, and is specified to BS8567:2012 for outdoor electricity meter cupboards, supporting tidy, weather‑resistant installations around the meter position. Dimensions are typically stated on the product page, for example 485mm(W) x 685mm(H) x 210mm(D) overall for M35047.
Where only the door is damaged, a like‑for‑like swap with a compatible panel such as the M35045 Replacement Meter Box Pin Hinge Door 426mm x 625mm restores function without replacing the full cabinet. These products are commonly used during refurbishments, upgrades to smart metering, or storm‑damage repairs to keep metering equipment accessible and protected from the elements.
During installation, supply cables are typically routed via an external “hockey stick” duct to the recessed box, then onward to the consumer side, with neat internal runs finished using items like Self Adhesive Mini Trunking 16mm x 16mm. Complementary electrical components such as Electrical Cable and back‑boxes from Socket & Switch Boxes are often selected at the same time to complete the first‑fix and connection work.
Meter Box FAQ's
The cabinet or door can be fitted by a competent person, but the meter itself, seals, and service cable are the responsibility of the network/supplier. Any relocation, reconnection, or seal breaking must be carried out by your energy supplier or a qualified professional they authorise.
Yes. Clean the surface, lightly key it with fine abrasive, wipe dust away, then apply a suitable exterior primer and topcoat. Avoid painting hinges, locks, vents, or weather seals so the door continues to open freely and the cabinet can ventilate.
Supply cables usually approach via an external duct often called a “hockey stick,” then pass through the wall cavity into the enclosure. Keep the cable route agreed with the network operator, avoid drilling near the entry point, and use tidy internal runs with trunking only after the meter position has been confirmed.
Confirm the wall build‑up and opening size, the available depth in the cavity, and door swing clearance. For replacements, match the overall and aperture dimensions and hinge style. For new fits, ensure the box sits level, can drain to the outside, and that fixings won’t compromise damp‑proof courses or cable entry points.