A – Small Size with 8 raised lugs across and down:
#739, #780, #179. The centre round access is often identified with either company name or utility company – such as MMBW Valve #739. ID located in two recessed slots. Or ‘Water Valve’ (#179). On some the recess is unnamed. (Not illustrated.) Many variations of id – always on inner cover. Typical dimensions – 160 to 175mm square. Consistent design – 14 stylised lugs cover in centre round with centre access key hole.
B – Small size with 7 recessed lugs across and down:
#1008, #1024. Different from Type A, which has small raised lugs. Here the lugs are recessed with wider dividing edges. The access hole is not a key type. Interestingly Both these covers are by the same company – John Danks & Son. J&TM is a more recent name. Typical dimensions – 160mm square.
C – Small size with 4 solid raised lugs across and down – Gas / Water covers:
These covers have a small, but thick heavy duty casing construction for use on roadways and footpaths. Two types illustrated – gas and water. The main difference between the two is gas covers have a typical plain inner cover. Also centre lugs are moulded into the centre cover edging. The water covers individual lugs.
Gas covers, of which GFC #784 is typical, are aroiund 175mm square . Note ‘GFC’ inscribed on the casing (bottom). #612 – GFC Tyco Water is an example where the centre has been replaced. However it is not a water cover. Water valves use this design with a modification. An early cover MGC (#948) represents a utility before GFC inception.
Water covers such as MMBW (#704) is next to MWW (#754) which is an earlier name of the same utility. Note the more sophisticated mouldings on inner cover. (Note for more information - see the MMBW / MWW dedicated page.)
SR&WSC (#781) is a rural utility suppling water. J&TM water cover is included (#1012). Little difficult to see, however the ID is on the casing – representing raised lugs. Probably initially WS Ltd on inside. With a large stylised S for ‘Service’.
#872 (end picture) is an unknown smaller type at 235mmm square. Appears to be an early simpler model. Note small raised plate which may have embossed id. Two access holes in centre.
(Note for more information - see the MMBW & Gas dedicated pages.)
D – Larger size with 6-8 raised lugs across and down No 199 & No 200:
The next range of covers are all much larger from 230mm to 300mm square.
Only a couple examples of No 199 shown here. #727 Charmac is a more recent style with raised lugs in centre and raised horizontal bars on casing. #746 JD&S is typical of the older style. It is similar to #782 Charmac which is a No 199 though not marked. 6 raised lugs up and down; three inner circles of raised lugs, two access hoiles in centre (divider is missing on Charmac). Also 4 small triangles on casing. To show the universality of this style #791 whilst missing c entre cover is same stylistically.
No 200 though less common than No 199 still have variety. They are all 300mm square. Two examples shown - #1026 F&R HW and #1013 J&TM. Both have 8 raised square lugs up and down. Only two circles in cover. The F&R HW model whilst appearing to be No 208, is however a 200 model with a worn casting. The Charmac 200 (#212) is however stylistically quite different and probably the more recent cover. Despite being partially buried with the casing not fully visible the triangles can be seen on right side . Internal cover has many raised lugs in rows which is rather different.
June 2018 - #4117 Exposed casing added.
page updated 30 June 2018
#739, #780, #179. The centre round access is often identified with either company name or utility company – such as MMBW Valve #739. ID located in two recessed slots. Or ‘Water Valve’ (#179). On some the recess is unnamed. (Not illustrated.) Many variations of id – always on inner cover. Typical dimensions – 160 to 175mm square. Consistent design – 14 stylised lugs cover in centre round with centre access key hole.
B – Small size with 7 recessed lugs across and down:
#1008, #1024. Different from Type A, which has small raised lugs. Here the lugs are recessed with wider dividing edges. The access hole is not a key type. Interestingly Both these covers are by the same company – John Danks & Son. J&TM is a more recent name. Typical dimensions – 160mm square.
C – Small size with 4 solid raised lugs across and down – Gas / Water covers:
These covers have a small, but thick heavy duty casing construction for use on roadways and footpaths. Two types illustrated – gas and water. The main difference between the two is gas covers have a typical plain inner cover. Also centre lugs are moulded into the centre cover edging. The water covers individual lugs.
Gas covers, of which GFC #784 is typical, are aroiund 175mm square . Note ‘GFC’ inscribed on the casing (bottom). #612 – GFC Tyco Water is an example where the centre has been replaced. However it is not a water cover. Water valves use this design with a modification. An early cover MGC (#948) represents a utility before GFC inception.
Water covers such as MMBW (#704) is next to MWW (#754) which is an earlier name of the same utility. Note the more sophisticated mouldings on inner cover. (Note for more information - see the MMBW / MWW dedicated page.)
SR&WSC (#781) is a rural utility suppling water. J&TM water cover is included (#1012). Little difficult to see, however the ID is on the casing – representing raised lugs. Probably initially WS Ltd on inside. With a large stylised S for ‘Service’.
#872 (end picture) is an unknown smaller type at 235mmm square. Appears to be an early simpler model. Note small raised plate which may have embossed id. Two access holes in centre.
(Note for more information - see the MMBW & Gas dedicated pages.)
D – Larger size with 6-8 raised lugs across and down No 199 & No 200:
The next range of covers are all much larger from 230mm to 300mm square.
Only a couple examples of No 199 shown here. #727 Charmac is a more recent style with raised lugs in centre and raised horizontal bars on casing. #746 JD&S is typical of the older style. It is similar to #782 Charmac which is a No 199 though not marked. 6 raised lugs up and down; three inner circles of raised lugs, two access hoiles in centre (divider is missing on Charmac). Also 4 small triangles on casing. To show the universality of this style #791 whilst missing c entre cover is same stylistically.
No 200 though less common than No 199 still have variety. They are all 300mm square. Two examples shown - #1026 F&R HW and #1013 J&TM. Both have 8 raised square lugs up and down. Only two circles in cover. The F&R HW model whilst appearing to be No 208, is however a 200 model with a worn casting. The Charmac 200 (#212) is however stylistically quite different and probably the more recent cover. Despite being partially buried with the casing not fully visible the triangles can be seen on right side . Internal cover has many raised lugs in rows which is rather different.
June 2018 - #4117 Exposed casing added.
page updated 30 June 2018