Above Ground Meter 400

The metre box is manufactured from UV stabilized PVC and a UV stabilized engineering plastic lid. It has a minimum 4mm wall thickness.

The lid can be easily removed to expose the metre for easy maintenance or replacement purposes. The body of the meter box has a molded in-bedded protection for the restrictor valve and consumer stopcock.

Technical Information

Box Outside Dimensions:
Height: 450mm
Width: 210mm
Depth: 110mm.


Function: 
AGB 400 / WT (Above Ground Boxes) Application

  • For above ground installation of DN15 plastic-bodied 220C domestic water meters
  • Box designed to be buried to a depth of 220mm below the ground
  • The meter is situated 230mm above ground level and this helps to read it
  • The lid is tamperproof, provided with spring-loaded cover plate
  • Robust construction protects meter against vandalism and pedestrian damage
  • Fitted with 20mm internal piping; all fusion welded
  • Fitted with Open, Close and Restrict Valve upstream of the meter
  • Fitted with consumer valve on downstream side of the meter
  • 20mm female inlet and outlet connections

Special Features

  • Ultra-violet stabilised plastic outer shell for long life
  • Box and lid available in beige colour 
  • No scrap value for the meter and the box - theft deterrent!
  • Optional 45 Deg compression fittings for HDPE pipe
  • Secure patented design
  • AGB Meter can be read in 5 seconds! – 95% time saving
  • Meter & valves above ground level for ease of maintenance & reading
  • No sand / mud covering the meter while reading
  • The Watertite valve is particularly secure
  • The Flow Restrictor is secure – and operated by a special master key
  • The Consumer Valve is situated above the ground for ease of use
  • Easily installed by semi-skilled labour
  • Piping and fittings are fusion-welded
  • Reflective stand numbers easily applied and visible on AGB 400 / WT
  • Factory pressure tested for 2 mins to 24 Bar reducing the possibility of undetected leaks