Ritherdon Online Shop Product Blog — Meter Box Repair
Do you supply replacement locks for Ritherdon meter boxes?
Replacement locks are available for our Meter box replacement door and frame units and for our Meter boxes (complete units). We've put together all the options along with their corresponding Ritherdon unit. Slam Locks Shallow Slam Lock Kit (SLK12) The shallow slam lock is 12mm deep, or if the lock is missing fits onto doors with 20mm studs either by screw-on locking nuts or push on locking washers (supplied with both) and is suitable for the following units: R3, R5, R10E, R10G, Small & Medium R17E, R18E, R18G, R22G, R26E, R28E & R28G. Deep Slam Lock Kit (SLK20) The deep slam lock is 20mm deep, or...
Do I Need My Meter Box Repair Unit To Be Vented or Unvented?
If you are repairing a Electric Meter Box (Left), these units are unvented for extra protection from the elements. If you are repairing a Gas Meter Box (Right), these units are vented so any possible leaks would be vented out of the box to eliminate any dangerous gas build-ups.
Do you install Ritherdon meter boxes and repair units?
Here at Ritherdon we only manufacture and supply our products for the customer to install themselves. We strive to ensure that our products are easy and simple to fit, like for example our Meter Box Repair Units can be fitted by anyone with a basic knowledge of DIY. A good example of this is our R22 Gas Overbox as seen in the video below.
Repair a Semi-Concealed Gas Meter Box
Cover the existing damaged GRP units with durable, powder-coated steel meter box repair units, painted brown to match. Read more for all options and sizes available and a how-to video.
Matching Electric and Gas Meter Box Repair Door and Frames
Ritherdon replacement door and frames for repairing meter boxes cover the damaged GRP meter box with steel over box. Achieve a matching look with the following Replacement Door and Frames available in their matching Electric and Gas versions. In case you are wondering, the only difference between an electric repair unit and a gas one are the vents. Gas meter boxes require ventilation to prevent gas build up inside the meter box. See all the options for a matching look: R7 ED E + R7 ED G The R7 is an internal fixing unit. Covers damaged GRP boxes that are...