Tricel UK Standard Mark 2 Surface Mounted Gas Meter Box
£50.20 exc. VAT
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About Tricel
Tricel is a well‑established Irish engineering company with over 40 years of expertise in the design and manufacture of durable GRP (glass‑reinforced polymer) meter boxes and kiosks for gas and electric utilities. Leveraging its in‑house Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) and GRP techniques, Tricel produces resilient, weather‑proof enclosures that resist corrosion, fire, and UV degradation. Their units meet stringent industry standards, including BS 8499 and BS 8567, and enjoy approvals from major utility providers like British Gas, National Grid, ESB, and Bord Gáis.
The brand offers a flexible portfolio, featuring both recessed and surface‑mounted solutions, single‑phase and three‑phase options, kiosks, commercial cabinets and accessory parts like overboxes, risers and replacement doors. Designed to be easy to clean, paint and maintain, Tricel’s meter boxes can accommodate standard, pre‑pay and smart meters, making them a cost‑effective and versatile choice for domestic, commercial and industrial installations.
Product Description
UK Standard Mark 2 surface mounted gas meter box. This gas meter box has been designed for installations to British Standard BS6400:1:2:3. Supplied with hinges, lock and key.
Specifications
- Compliant to British Standard BS 8499: 2009.
- Fire retardant to BS 476, Part. 7, 1997, Class 2.
- Constructed from GRP – Glass Reinforced Plastic.
- Suitable for all meters including prepay and smart.
- Will not corrode, weather resistant.
- Easily cleaned and can be painted.
- Complete with MK2 back plates, hinges, lock and key.
- 3 part box (Door, box and back).
Fitting Instructions
- Backplate must be removed prior to installation and fixed to the wall.
- Box should be fitted so that it is level with its base, ideally 500mm and 1500mm from the finished level.
- Using the backplate for reference, mark the fixing holes on the wall, the box must be level. Drill and plug the wall.
- Secure box to the wall.











