July 31, 20197 yr Hi all, I was hoping to spec a semi concealed gas meter box but after talking to BG they no longer offer this option. They say the alternatives are internal or recessed, any thoughts on these? Will be good to hear what others have opted for.
July 31, 20197 yr We had our gas meter moved when we built our front extension and went for a box built into the side wall. Much neater and less obtrusive than the ground box we used to have stuck next to the front door! You don't need to get the gas company to install it, our builder did it. Gas pipe was relocated by Southern Gas Networks and then our supplier fitted a new meter in the recessed box ready for the gas engineer to connect to the new boiler. All very simple in the end.
July 31, 20197 yr In some circumstances it might create a bit of a cold spot behind the box. Our extension wall on the side where the new meter box is installed has 150mm thermal blocks and insulation backed plasterboard lining as it is extending an existing poorly insulated wall and doesn't seem to be a problem. I would probably be a bit more concerned about a cold spot if it was a new build and would probably have designed the incoming services differently.
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