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Electricity meter box.

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By *w79 OP   Man
over a year ago

Stalbridge

Hi does anyone know if I can legally put a padlock or another type of lock on my electricity meter box?

It's outside & I want to make it more secure.

Thanks in advance.

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By *929Man
over a year ago

newcastle

The electric board will probably think it hot wired if they see the lock mate haha

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By *acktopervMan
over a year ago

Stourport-On-Severn

Is it actually your meter box or is it your meter box that also has your fuseboard as well ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends why you’d want to I guess

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By *w79 OP   Man
over a year ago

Stalbridge


"Is it actually your meter box or is it your meter box that also has your fuseboard as well ?"

It's just the meter. The fuse box is indoors.

I've had a couple of instances where I've found it open. Not sure if it's due to bad weather or people fiddling.

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By *ull English with teaMan
over a year ago

London

I often have the same problem of people fiddling with my box without me looking, mainly on fab meets but it’s still an issue…

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

It might spark their curiosity.

They have the power to force entry.

Probably just use volt cutters.

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By *aggonerMan
over a year ago

for a penny

It’s not uncommon for meter boxes to blow open so it might not be anyone fiddling with it.

You can buy replacement locks readily but you could ask your supplier to replace it (at their cost).

Remember, the supplier must have access to the meter so you shouldn’t fit a padlock.

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By *ull English with teaMan
over a year ago

London


"It might spark their curiosity.

They have the power to force entry.

Probably just use volt cutters."

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By *J GeminiTV/TS
over a year ago

Northumberland

I would think the emergency services would require access to it in the event of an issue.

Xx

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By *aggonerMan
over a year ago

for a penny


"I would think the emergency services would require access to it in the event of an issue.

Xx"

The meter is owned by the electricity company so they will want access to it.

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

Keep mine locked as the main fuse is inside it.

If its the plastic cover type, you could always cut a small viewing slot in it and secure some clear perspex so the meter can still be seen, but not easily accessed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a very good question. The meter box isn't purchased or installed by the meter company so you can actually do with whatever you fancy, however the contents of said enclosure you don't own...and no the electric company do not have authority to access it without your permission if locked.

Look at it this way. If your meter is in your house the electric board can't break in to read meter...same applies

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My gas box blows open sometimes when it's windy..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My gas box blows open sometimes when it's windy.."

Sprouts would cause that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My gas box blows open sometimes when it's windy..

Sprouts would cause that "

True and the escaping gas is very stinky...

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By *w79 OP   Man
over a year ago

Stalbridge


"It's a very good question. The meter box isn't purchased or installed by the meter company so you can actually do with whatever you fancy, however the contents of said enclosure you don't own...and no the electric company do not have authority to access it without your permission if locked.

Look at it this way. If your meter is in your house the electric board can't break in to read meter...same applies"

Thanks. That's the most informative answer I've had.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My gas box blows open sometimes when it's windy..

Sprouts would cause that

True and the escaping gas is very stinky..."

You need a plug for that issue

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

Paint it yellow. Write the words "Fab Woman's InBox".

From what I've learned on the fora...

...it will never get opened, let alone tampered with.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Paint it yellow. Write the words "Fab Woman's InBox".

From what I've learned on the fora...

...it will never get opened, let alone tampered with. "

Outstanding

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT


"It's a very good question. The meter box isn't purchased or installed by the meter company so you can actually do with whatever you fancy, however the contents of said enclosure you don't own...and no the electric company do not have authority to access it without your permission if locked.

Look at it this way. If your meter is in your house the electric board can't break in to read meter...same applies"

You beat me too it.

My meter is in the house, which is locked, the energy provider can only get access if I unlock and let them access it.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"It's a very good question. The meter box isn't purchased or installed by the meter company so you can actually do with whatever you fancy, however the contents of said enclosure you don't own...and no the electric company do not have authority to access it without your permission if locked.

Look at it this way. If your meter is in your house the electric board can't break in to read meter...same applies

You beat me too it.

My meter is in the house, which is locked, the energy provider can only get access if I unlock and let them access it. "

Aye, but it seems that the energy companies are allowed to force access to fit pre payment meters if a customer is in arrears or to investigate suspected meter tampering etc......

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT


"It's a very good question. The meter box isn't purchased or installed by the meter company so you can actually do with whatever you fancy, however the contents of said enclosure you don't own...and no the electric company do not have authority to access it without your permission if locked.

Look at it this way. If your meter is in your house the electric board can't break in to read meter...same applies

You beat me too it.

My meter is in the house, which is locked, the energy provider can only get access if I unlock and let them access it.

Aye, but it seems that the energy companies are allowed to force access to fit pre payment meters if a customer is in arrears or to investigate suspected meter tampering etc......"

They can apply for an order from a court to enter premises, as can various other bodies, if they force entry without it they are themselves committing an offence.

I think it’s been in the news recently that these orders have been handed out with little questioning

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By *opetop4UMan
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Have a search for a "cabinet lock'.

You should be able to find something to replace your current lock for only a few pounds.

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By *aggonerMan
over a year ago

for a penny


"It's a very good question. The meter box isn't purchased or installed by the meter company so you can actually do with whatever you fancy, however the contents of said enclosure you don't own...and no the electric company do not have authority to access it without your permission if locked.

Look at it this way. If your meter is in your house the electric board can't break in to read meter...same applies

Thanks. That's the most informative answer I've had. "
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Except that it isn’t correct.

they have Rights of Entry under law and can apply for a warrant. Once they have the warrant they can force entry.

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By *aggonerMan
over a year ago

for a penny

I’m astonished that people will encourage you to get into difficulties with your energy supplier based on the way they think things ought to be instead of the way they are.

The supplier has a right of access to your meter and will enforce that right if you deny them access by locking your meter box.

End Of.

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By *urhamlad2022Man
over a year ago

here&there

We all know your trying to bypass the meter

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT


"I’m astonished that people will encourage you to get into difficulties with your energy supplier based on the way they think things ought to be instead of the way they are.

The supplier has a right of access to your meter and will enforce that right if you deny them access by locking your meter box.

End Of. "

Are you suggesting that I have to leave my house unlocked at all times, I should hope not.

By locking the meter box the OP would not be denying them access.

He would only be denying them access if he refused to unlock it when they asked to access the meter.

Exactly the same as the meter inside my house, when they require access to the meter they get in touch and arrangement is made to let them in.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I would think the emergency services would require access to it in the event of an issue.

Xx"

The emergency services will get access no probs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My gas box blows open sometimes when it's windy.."

Ooer MRS!!

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

If you buy a fire brigade padlock, emergency services can open it and supplier should carry those keys also.

I'd definitely contact them first.

Is it a private property or council/housing association?

If the latter you should definitely get in contact it may just require a new door if lock is faulty.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If its a smart meter they dont need access

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By *uckyNineMan
over a year ago

prescot


"It might spark their curiosity.

They have the power to force entry.

Probably just use volt cutters."

Hats off for that one

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean

fit the kind of lock that stops it blowing open but doesn't prevent the electricity board from checking the meter

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

just what worries you about it?? it's not as if someone is going to steal a bucket full of electricity or gas from you,

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT


"fit the kind of lock that stops it blowing open but doesn't prevent the electricity board from checking the meter"

The electricity board…….. I bet your phone is still serviced by the GPO aswell isn’t it Granny

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By *aggonerMan
over a year ago

for a penny

The safest way, as with all things, is to contact the authority concerned and ask them the question instead of relying on well-meaning but ill-informed people on a sex hook-up site

( which might include me, though unlikely).

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By *lascumMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"I would think the emergency services would require access to it in the event of an issue.

Xx"

Trust me it wouldn’t be a problem to get into one…

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean


"fit the kind of lock that stops it blowing open but doesn't prevent the electricity board from checking the meter

The electricity board…….. I bet your phone is still serviced by the GPO aswell isn’t it Granny "

You'll get your stamp licked if you are not careful....

I have to call Redifussion about my telly now .. scuse me

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean


"The electric board will probably think it hot wired if they see the lock mate haha "

Oi ..... He said it too ...

Never mind picking on defenceless old ladies ....

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By *elboy1957Man
over a year ago

Weston-super-Mare

Just put a bolt on it

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