1982 Robert Frazer and Horace Tabberer of South Staffordshire
Water invented the locking replacement stop tap box
lid. 22 years later, the product has become the cornerstone
of cost saving for street furniture repairs in 14 of
the leading Water Companies throughout the UK.
Reported savings are between £70 and £150 for
each lid used, depending on the application and area
of installation.
The replacement lid locks into the existing chamber
which is left in the ground, by use of a clever but
simple locking mechanism meaning that once installed,
future potential theft or damage is virtually eliminated.
Yorkshire Water are currently leaders in installing
the no dig technology utilising over 50 pattern types
at an average of 300 lids a month.
By the end of April 2005 YWS esimated saving to date
(over a five year period) will nett over
£1,000,000 turning a potential financial
black hole into a lucrative venture.
Any
information regarding Environmental Aspects or Health & Safety risks
should be directed through the Frazer and Tabberer IMS Systems.
dfrazer@frazerandtabberer.co.uk
