Ill-fitting replacent. The edge of the cover is too thick for the standard frame that is still in place. The manhole cover protrudes the road surface by at least 30mm |
After dropping in Vanstone's 2A Cover. The asphalt is still in a poor condition but the manhole cover is flush with the road surface. |
Old standard type 2A cast iron frame clearly visible. After the old cover was stolen it was replaced with a makeshift cover that fits poorly. |
Vanstone's type 2A fits perfectly into a tradisional cast iron frame. |
The cover was stolen and the manhole left open. It eventually filled up with debris rendering it useless as a manhole. |
A new Vanstone type 14B precast concrete replacement cover dropped in. |
Another example of a non-fit |
Vanstone Type 14B installed in an old standard frame. |