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Hi, i currently have a manhole cover on my driveway which measures
660x510mm, about 20mm thick and is cast iron. Unfortunately it is cracked
and in the near future we are getting a 2nd car that would have to go over
it in order to park on the driveway. Can i find a replacement? No. I do
not want to go to the expense and hassle of replacing the frame for a
smaller one as this would mess up the driveway and cause all sorts of
problems. Does anyone know where i can find a replacement? It does not
have to be cast Iron but must be able to take the weight of around 2 tonnes.

Thanks for your input.

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Hi, i currently have a manhole cover on my driveway which measures
660x510mm, about 20mm thick and is cast iron. Unfortunately it is cracked
and in the near future we are getting a 2nd car that would have to go over
it in order to park on the driveway. Can i find a replacement? No. I do
not want to go to the expense and hassle of replacing the frame for a
smaller one as this would mess up the driveway and cause all sorts of
problems. Does anyone know where i can find a replacement? It does not
have to be cast Iron but must be able to take the weight of around 2
tonnes.

Thanks for your input.


Have a word with these
http://www.burdens.co.uk/hartlid-duc...nd-drainage-gr


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Hi, i currently have a manhole cover on my driveway which measures
660x510mm, about 20mm thick and is cast iron. Unfortunately it is
cracked and in the near future we are getting a 2nd car that would have
to go over it in order to park on the driveway. Can i find a
replacement? No. I do not want to go to the expense and hassle of
replacing the frame for a smaller one as this would mess up the driveway
and cause all sorts of problems. Does anyone know where i can find a
replacement? It does not have to be cast Iron but must be able to take
the weight of around 2 tonnes.

Thanks for your input.


Have a word with these
http://www.burdens.co.uk/hartlid-duc...nd-drainage-gr

Thanks, i will give them a call tomorrow.


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Hi, i currently have a manhole cover on my driveway which measures
660x510mm, about 20mm thick and is cast iron. Unfortunately it is
cracked and in the near future we are getting a 2nd car that would
have to go over it in order to park on the driveway. Can i find a
replacement? No. I do not want to go to the expense and hassle of
replacing the frame for a smaller one as this would mess up the
driveway and cause all sorts of problems. Does anyone know where i
can find a replacement? It does not have to be cast Iron but must
be able to take the weight of around 2 tonnes.

Thanks for your input.


Have a word with these
http://www.burdens.co.uk/hartlid-duc...nd-drainage-gr

Thanks, i will give them a call tomorrow.


unless you change the frame I fear you are going to be out of luck.
You may get someone like a specialist company to make you one to size that
fits in the frame, but it's likely to cost a couple of times as much as a
new cover and frame

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Phil L
RSRL Tipster Of The Year 2008


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