Adjust head to ensure lid will suit finish ground level. Ensure the frost protection foam is fitted inside. In 2020 we have successfully introduced a new range of ‘Smart’ Lids which has massively improved the problem of intermittent signals from leakage loggers and is now being trialled by a growing number of water companies. There is currently no recognised uniform standard within the UK, however these units conform to BS6400 ventilation requirements. Aboveground Water Meter Chambers Groundbreaker

This stop tap chamber comes complete with a base, guard tube and cast lid. The guard tube, also known as a riser has a 150mm diameter and is 750mm in length, which can be cut to size. The hinged cast iron cover is stamped with ‘Water’ and has a 5 ton rating. Stoptap chambers are designed to give access to your stop tap valve underground to cut off the flow in 20mm, 25mm, or 32mm MDPE water pipes. The stop tap for the chamber is sold separately. Installation is by drilling and fixing to outside wall and connections are made by compression and threaded for water meter. EasyMerchant’s stop tap chamber box is a solid construction utilised to house a stop tap, usually outside of construction limits, and it’ll keep any water system protected from contaminants while giving you easy access if it’s required. Once installed, the lid is the only part that will be visible.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

FTPS can manufacture any size of lid to fit all types of surface box: stop tap, meter, boundary box, valves, washouts and hydrants. To request a free survey of your area, call us on 01543 416024. This kit includes four things manufactured in polypropylene. The foundation, the shield pipe, the support collar and a surface box badged H20. The Stop Tap Install Kit was created with a base to match the large assortment different of 25mm and 32mm water stop taps; the service shield pipe is 150mm in diameter, and along with the support collar, has secure fixings for the Quad surface box (badged WATER). These kits have been supplied to most of the water utility companies in the UK for many years. All items available separately.