Broken gas-meter box catch

[Showerman41]

First post on the new forum and a belated thanks to admins for keeping my details this long so I could sign in

It's one of those "where do I post it" questions but since there's a gas meter question already, I'll add this one.

Our gas meter is a "British Gas Mk II Built-in" meter box. The lock "pin" (the triangular bit used to open the box) is plastic and has been rounded off so the standard key no longer works. The hinges don't look as if they can be easily removed, so I don't really want to change the door (assuming I could get one). The lock is plastic, so could probably be removed fairly easily, so I'd like to just replace that.

Any idea where I might be able to buy just the lock? Really don't want to have to pay British Gas to fit a new box

 

[snowhead]

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There are 1 or 2 meter box spares sites, you may have to search a bit to identify your parts

 

[Last Plumber]

First post on the new forum and a belated thanks to admins for keeping my details this long so I could sign in

It's one of those "where do I post it" questions but since there's a gas meter question already, I'll add this one.

Our gas meter is a "British Gas Mk II Built-in" meter box. The lock "pin" (the triangular bit used to open the box) is plastic and has been rounded off so the standard key no longer works. The hinges don't look as if they can be easily removed, so I don't really want to change the door (assuming I could get one). The lock is plastic, so could probably be removed fairly easily, so I'd like to just replace that.

Any idea where I might be able to buy just the lock? Really don't want to have to pay British Gas to fit a new box

Google 'Gas Meter box lock'. you will find options. I think it s known as a cam lock.

 

[Stu-B]

eBay has a few alternatives at around a fiver delivered.

GAS / ELECTRIC METER BOX/DOOR REPAIR KIT Inc LATCH/LOCK plus KEY. | eBay

Check out our youtube video which gives you more detail on the fixing the latch:-. Includes one latch set and key. Easy to install. Surface Mounted Boxes. (you can copy the link into your browser).

rover.ebay.com

 

[Showerman41]

Google 'Gas Meter box lock'. you will find options. I think it s known as a cam lock.

Thank you both - sometimes it's just finding the right words. I'll give that a go 👍

 

[snowhead]

And it's sometimes it's a case of using all the right words but not necessarilly in the right order. ..

 

[Last Plumber]

And it's sometimes it's a case of using all the right words but not necessarilly in the right order. ..

Do you know how long ago that was? Click this link

 

[Showerman41]

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I was a mere 30 at the time. I recall watching as the sketch built up (on our gigantic 24in screen...) and just falling about (didn't spill a drop though!). Loved the fact that it seemed - from their reaction - the orchestra were also seeing it for the first time.