Water Meter Boxes & Stop Tap Chambers
JDP supply water meter boxes with or without insulated water pipe ducting, designed for either below or above ground installation. Suitable for new connections, or ‘retro fitting’, when a household has chosen to change to a metered water supply, the easily installed meter boxes offer simple water connections with an integral control valve.
Water Meters
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0908WM112DCON | 11/2" Class D Concentric Water Meter |
Underground Water Meter & Stop Tap Chambers
Features & Benefits
- Telescopic height adjustable shaft
- Rotating cover
- Frost protection
Applications
For new connections, or for when a household has chosen to change to a metered water supply.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 09113610 | Stop Tap Chamber Complete |
| 09113513 | Water meter boundary box and stop valve |
| 0905BB1 | Sealed telescopic water meter boundary box and stop valve |
| 0904BB6 | Contaminated ground sealed water meter boundary box and stop valve |
Meter boxes require 0908WM112DCON concentric water meter
Aboveground Water Meter Chambers
The Groundbreaker meter box is manufactured from 90% recycled polypropylene by an injection moulding process and designed to fit on the outside wall of the building. Compliant with ‘Secure by Design’ criteria, Building Regulations Part M and Radon alleviation designs and within PPG3 Planning Guidelines, fixing on the surface of the wall.
Features and benefits: Groundbreaker
- Adaptor available for: Link to 3/4 inch BSP thread
- Above ground versions allow connections to hosepipes etc.
- Water control easily available above ground
- Water control at the point of delivery
- Ideal for independent water management
- Temperature tested: -15ºC for 5 days
- Non-return valve (anti-syphonage) built in
- Outer shell is UV stabilised & impact resistant
- Universal key access
Features and benefits: Wallfit
- Ideal for all domestic applications
- Compact body size
- Durable but lightweight (made from Acetal)
- Fits into conventional metric brickwork (it has an adjustable depth up to 325mm)
- Accommodates all standard concentric type water meters
- Incorporates an integral meter carrier and isolating valve
- Lockable and opened with a standard triangular key
- Accepts 25mm MDPE inlet and 22mm
Applications
- For new connections requiring metered supply
- Groundbreaker is ideal for a retro-fit water meter installation
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0720GBBOX | Groundbreaker Meter Box Wall Unit 330 (W) x 440 (H) x 160mm (D) |
| 0720GBDUCT | Groundbreaker 25mm x 1m Insuduct |
Meter boxes require 0908WM112DCON concentric water meter
Gas Meter Boxes
A range of domestic gas meter boxes is supplied by JDP, recessed for cavity walls, surface wall mounting or ground level installation. All meter boxes come with bracket and union adaptor for accepting gas meters and service pipe connection.
Features & Benefits
- Supplied with standard connection brackets for meters
- Supplied with standard service pipe union connection
- Range of accessories and spares
- Available in white or brown
Applications
- Surface wall mounting
- Recessed cavity wall mounting
- Ground level surface wall mounting
Gas Meter Boxes
| Code | Colour | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0720MB4 | Wh | Gas Flush Meter Box White |
| 0720SBGAS | Wh | Gas Meter Box Surface Mounted White |
| 0720MB6 | Wh | Gas Meter Box Spare Door |
| 0720MB10 | Gr | GRP Riser Tube x 1m |
| 0720MB7 | Bl | 38mm OD / 32mm ID 90D Gas Bend |
| 0720MB6 | Wh | Spare Door (Vented) |
| 0720UB1 | Br, Wh | Gas Unibox Brown |
| 0720UBL | Br, Wh | Unibox Spare Door |
| 0720MB100 | Spare Meter Box Key (10 Pack) |
Bl = Black, Br = Brown, Gr = Grey, Wh = White
Electricity Meter Boxes
The supply of electricity cable to the property is the domain of the local electricity service provider. However ducting such as in the Ducting Systems section page 105, and electricity meter boxes are requirements of the house builder. JDP supply electricity meter boxes suitable for cavity walls or surface wall mounting. Both types are supplied complete with meter board for fixing the meter to.
Features and Benefits
- Supplied with meter board as standard
- Accessories and spares
Applications
- Surface wall mounting
- Recessed cavity wall mounting
Electricity Meter Boxes
| Code | Colour | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0720MB1 | Wh | Electricity Meter Box Flush |
| 0720SB1 | Wh | Electricity Meter Box Surface Mounted |
| 0720MB2 | Wh | Spare Door |
| 0720MB3 | Bl, Wh | 32/38mm Elec Hockey Stick x 1.5m |
| 0720MB100 | Spare Meter Box Key (10 Pack) |
Installation
Underground Water Meter & Stop Tap Chambers
Meter box WRAS approved
Electricity Meter Boxes
ESI-12-3
Gas Meter Boxes
There is currently no recognised uniform standard within the UK, however these units conform to BS6400 ventilation requirements.
Aboveground Water Meter Chambers
Groundbreaker
- Compliant with ‘Secure by Design’ criteria Compliant with Building Regulations Part M
- Insulation exceeds WRAS and water industry standards
- PPG3 Planning Guidelines compliant with Radon alleviation designs
Underground Water Meter & Stop Tap Chambers
- Place chamber on firm ground and connect pipe, ensuring directional flow matches arrow on base.
- Open lid and adjust telescopic chamber to finished ground level.
- Close lid and backfill the hole with 150mm layers of granular soil, compact each layer to just below the headbox.
- Adjust head to ensure lid will suit finish ground level. Ensure the frost protection foam is fitted inside.
Aboveground Water Meter Chambers
Groundbreaker
Installation is by drilling and fixing to outside wall and connections are made by compression and threaded for water meter.
Tools required: Drill, 7mm masonry bit, screwdriver (Philips type)
Gas Meter Boxes
- Either in cavity wall or mounted to surface of wall
- It is essential to ensure that the cavity is not breached
Electricity Meter Boxes
- Either in cavity wall or mounted to the wall surface
- It is essential to ensure that the cavity is not breached