What Is a Meter Surround?
A plain-language explanation of meter surrounds — what they do, when they are used and how they differ from a surface meter box.
The frame around flush metering
A meter surround is the frame that trims the wall opening around flush-mounted metering. Instead of a box bolted to the wall face, flush metering recesses into a brick or rendered wall — the meter panel sits in the opening and the surround trims the edge to a clean, weathered finish.
When it's used
Surrounds suit masonry and rendered walls where a tidy, recessed finish matters and a proud surface box is not wanted. New brick homes and renders are the typical case. Surface boxes remain the choice for fibro, poles and retrofits.
Ordering it right
The key measurement is the wall's finished depth, because the panel and surround must suit it. Order the panel and surround together with the wall details so they match. EVO supplies surrounds, panels and enclosures to the trade — request a quote with your wall build-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a meter surround and a meter box?
A meter box is a deep enclosure bolted to the face of a wall or pole. A meter surround is a frame that trims a wall opening for flush-mounted metering, so the panel recesses into the wall and finishes flush.
What do I need to know before ordering a surround?
The wall's finished depth — brick, cavity and render — because the panel and surround must suit that depth so the door closes flush. Order the panel and surround together with the wall details.
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