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Just the ticket thanks SCI've looked into this myself and I'm not sure that you can purchase just the latches. I know you can get new doors, but the latches appears to be fixed with permanent fixings (some kind of rivet I believe).
But... having just gone googling...
Meter Box Spare Parts - https://www.meterboxesdirect.co.uk/meter-box-spares.html
They appear to have some latches.
Just the ticket thanks SC
Bit of a rigmarole but just ordered one £4.65 including postage, thanks again SCI've looked into this myself and I'm not sure that you can purchase just the latches. I know you can get new doors, but the latches appears to be fixed with permanent fixings (some kind of rivet I believe).
But... having just gone googling...
Meter Box Spare Parts - https://www.meterboxesdirect.co.uk/meter-box-spares.html
They appear to have some latches.
Bit of a rigmarole but just ordered one £4.65 including postage, thanks again SC
Of course Will do they say 3 day keep you postedIf you could let me know how you get on with it I'd appreciate it as a neighbour needs a new one.
Got a replacement on order Middy thanks to SCThere are some products out there, that you can cut off the front bit of the box etc, and install a replacement cover & frame. Been meaning to do it myself, as my electric box has few holes in the door, done by a slamming side gate. Happened circa 1993, it's on my pending list
Got a replacement on order Middy thanks to SC
Actually it looks a piece of the proverbial, thanks for your vote of confidenceI sense a lot of swearing and muttering in due course, not doubting your engineer skills of course
I will await the thread "has anyone fitted a meter cupboard door catch"I sense a lot of swearing and muttering in due course, not doubting your engineer skills of course
I will await the thread "has anyone fitted a meter cupboard door catch"
Listen Mush, if I can't fit it do you think I'll tell you lot? Dream onso up yoursI will await the thread "has anyone fitted a meter cupboard door catch"
I am a good few miles from you Pete but if I hear distant swearing in my garden in a few days I know what is going onListen Mush, if I can't fit it do you think I'll tell you lot? Dream onso up yours
Done that been there no worries, I ask a simple question, get 1 person's help, the rest nothing but derision apart from a few well wishersFlat packed furniture was my favourite.
CreepHi @SparkyChick nice to see you around again. Nice to have a chick/spark on the forum to brighten things up a bit.
Done that been there no worries, I ask a simple question, get 1 person's help, the rest nothing but derision apart from a few well wishers
I've looked into this myself and I'm not sure that you can purchase just the latches. I know you can get new doors, but the latches appears to be fixed with permanent fixings (some kind of rivet I believe).
But... having just gone googling...
Meter Box Spare Parts - https://www.meterboxesdirect.co.uk/meter-box-spares.html
They appear to have some latches.
It's Friday Middy chill man Chill, grab a drink or something.Why is it then, that with flat packed furniture you end up with surplus screws etc that you put in your man draw with all your other spares screws (which you never find a use for), but those flipping lights from B&Q my customers buy, come with the exact number of screws, which you enviably drop to the floor, never to be seen again! And none of those screws in the man draw fit those poxy lights.
I have used that link a few times, never replaced the lock itself before but have changed doors and hinges a few times. If they are anything to go by, it will be a doddle for a man of Pete's calibre.
From the link SC the latches look like they are held in place with one of those spring type clips? I may be wrong though....
It's Friday Middy chill man Chill, grab a drink or something.
Hi @SparkyChick nice to see you around again. Nice to have a chick/spark on the forum to brighten things up a bit.
I have a frock and high heels on.Hi @SparkyChick nice to see you around again. Nice to have a chick/spark on the forum to brighten things up a bit.
I have a frock and high heels on.
Thankyou for sharing that @westward10 it is good to know you have the honesty to share that with us all. I think the sentiments expressed by @SparkyChick find some resonance with me I must say though.I have a frock and high heels on
I have a frock and high heels on.
Just to let all you doubter's of my engineering skills know, fitted in 5 mins by My Mrs, bless her, all checked out works great thanks for the encouragement NOT.I will await the thread "has anyone fitted a meter cupboard door catch"
Never had a moment of doubt PeteJust to let all you doubter's of my engineering skills know, fitted in 5 mins by My Mrs, bless her, all checked out works great thanks for the encouragement NOT.
Cheers WestyNever had a moment of doubt Pete
Did't need any one look and bingoDid you let Mrs Pete 999 use your tools ?.
Oh ye of little faithI am a good few miles from you Pete but if I hear distant swearing in my garden in a few days I know what is going on
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