Category: Meter Locks

Meterboxes in Australia: The Unsung Heroes of Our Energy Supply When it comes to our energy supply, we often think of power plants, transmission lines, and solar panels. But there's one crucial component that often goes overlooked: the meterbox. Located on the exterior of our homes and buildings, meterboxes play a vital role in measuring and distributing electricity. They house the meters that track our energy usage, allowing utility companies to bill us for the electricity we consume. But meterboxes do more than just measure; they also protect our electrical systems from damage and tampering. Despite their importance, meterboxes are often overlooked and taken for granted. They're usually plain and unassuming, blending in with the surrounding architecture. But in recent years, some clever Australians have started to see the potential…

Looking after your meter box will go a long way towards ensuring that it will last for many years. Almost every household uses a power or gas meter box, and it must be cleaned, protected and maintained regularly. A well-maintained meter box implies a long-lasting solution, with no inconsistencies in your energy or gas bills. "Keeping your meter box safe and secure is an excellent method to improve your home's energy efficiency. A dependable meter box security and protection ensures that your power or gas usage will be precisely measured using a properly mounted and shielded electrical and gas meter," says home and property expert and pest control specialist  Harrison Hamblin of Habitat Inspections. With that in mind, here are a few tips for looking after your meter box so…

Your home has never been more at risk from thieves wanting to rob your property. This will not slow, ease or taper off in the future. Like inflation it will rise and keep rising as time passes. Being aware of what works and what is outdated is the best way to secure yourself. Tech savvy criminals are very aware of how and what is used to protect homes. Being the owner of Meter box Lock, I am out and about every day in the home security scene and see the reasons that make your place a target or potentially avoid a break-in. Alarms and back to base monitoring are fading out very fast due to the annual costs involved and other expenses like maintenance of alarm systems. Anyone now with…

Every electrical system is controlled by either fuses or circuit breakers. Circuit breakers are usually located in the main switchboard—which is common in modern homes. If you haven’t upgraded your electrical system in the past two decades, chances are, it still has fuses. Before anything else, let’s review what breakers and fuses are and why breakers keep tripping in meter boxes. Fuses Fuses were invented many decades ago and were widely used to protect homes and other buildings from electrical problems. An essential component of this device is a metal strip that melts when excessive current flows through it—then the circuit goes dead. “Fuses are sacrificial devices: once they’re blown, you have to replace them. While changing a fuse is considered a DIY task, it’s advised to call an electrician…

Gas and electric providers in Australia follow strict protocols when entering a property to read the meter. In some cases, the meter reader cannot access the meter box or get into the property, resulting in an estimated gas/electricity consumption. “Proper placement of a gas or electric meter box isn’t only for convenience. It’s also critical for the safety of the building’s inhabitants. The requirements may slightly vary between gas and electric providers, but there are general rules to be followed.”, says Shane Perry, investment manager at Max Funding. For the safety and convenience of both parties, take into account the following factors when installing a meter box: The meter must be accessible without the need to get through a neighbour’s property. It should be installed a maximum of 1000 mm…