{"product_id":"mitras-mk1-surface-mounted-gas-cover-and-door","title":"Mitras MK1 Surface Mounted Gas Cover and Door","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMitras MK1 Surface Mounted Gas Replacement Cover G30060\/70\u003c\/strong\u003e is a durable replacement cover and door designed specifically for the original MK1 surface mounted gas meter box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to \u003cstrong\u003efit over an existing MK1 back plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, the replacement cover provides a practical solution for replacing an old, damaged or deteriorated gas meter box without needing to replace the complete installation. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the back plate is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured from tough \u003cstrong\u003eglass reinforced plastic (GRP)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the cover is weather resistant, suitable for outdoor installation and will not rot or corrode. The MK1 surface mounted gas meter box was originally introduced in the 1960s, making this replacement cover particularly useful for maintaining older domestic gas meter installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe replacement cover complies with the \u003cstrong\u003eBS 8499:2017 specification for domestic gas meter boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReplacement cover and door for the Mitras MK1 surface mounted gas meter box\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesigned to fit over an existing MK1 back plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdeal for replacing old, damaged or deteriorated MK1 gas meter box covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBack plate not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDurable glass reinforced plastic (GRP) construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWeather resistant and suitable for outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWill not rot or corrode\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhite finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplies with BS 8499:2017 specification for domestic gas meter boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe replacement cover is designed to \u003cstrong\u003eattach to an existing MK1 back plate\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the original back plate is no longer present, the manufacturer's installation guidance states that a baton can be screwed to the wall above the meter to provide an attachment point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eMitras Meterboxes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eIS0003\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eModel Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eG30060\/70\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eMK1 Surface Mounted Gas Meter Box Replacement Cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eExternal Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e450mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eExternal Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e506mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eExternal Depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e227mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eGlass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e6.0kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSurface Mounted Replacement Cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eBack Plate Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eStandards \u0026amp; Compliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eBS 8499:2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is a \u003cstrong\u003ereplacement cover and door only\u003c\/strong\u003e for the MK1 surface mounted gas meter box. The back plate is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeter boxes are designed for outdoor use. Due to the nature of the GRP material and manufacturing process, the product may have minor cosmetic imperfections, including scuffs and scratches. These do not affect the performance or functionality of the meter box cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1993\/4905\/files\/datasheet-g30060_v.02.pdf?v=1625843813\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Product Datasheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitras Meterboxes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54801242095959,"sku":"IS0003","price":63.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/6553\/7111\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_20_2026_02_12_44_PM_3a9a2e1a-235f-4f97-90aa-1324d0ffa60c.png?v=1787908700","url":"https:\/\/meterboxesnow.com\/products\/mitras-mk1-surface-mounted-gas-cover-and-door","provider":"Meter Boxes Now","version":"1.0","type":"link"}