Ritherdon Online Shop Product Blog
Business As Usual
It's business as usual at Ritherdon, we continue to work and carry on safely, with all the health and safety measurements in place to keep our factory Covid secure. This new lockdown in England is different, as we are able to stay open. This time around, we welcome the news that manufacturing is kept open. It is a recognition that manufacturing plays a key role in our economy and we are glad to be able to keep contributing.
Lockdown Update: Return to Work
COVID-19 Announcement - Orders Held
*We are now OPEN > Read Our Announcement* Following the Government Directive, Ritherdon will be closing its factory as of close of play today, Tuesday 24/03/2020, in a bid to protect our staff whilst helping to control the spread of COVID-19. Although production has stopped, we will still be taking calls and replying to emails, so please keep in touch by phone or by sending orders and enquiries to sales@ritherdon.co.uk and we will respond accordingly with real time information, which as we know is changing daily. Any orders received during this time will be held* until we are advised by...
What tools do I need to repair my meter box?
To fit our doors and frames the most you will need is a few hand tools: Drill; including masonry bit for fitting front-fixing R10's into brick walls. Screwdrivers. Possibly pliers for removing knockouts (in models that include knockouts). Marker or pencil - for marking screw holes. Sealant (optional). You will not need - any special tools, specialist contractors, or to pay the utility company to disconnect and then reconnect the meter.
Back in full force - Bring on 2020!
We're back from our Christmas break and ready to take on the new year (and the new decade!). Thanks for sticking around with us through the holiday period. Orders that have been placed during the break have all been processed. Most are for repair meter box units and are despatched in our usual 48 hour lead time at the latest. If you've ordered feeder pillars and cabinets - RB cabinets, R and RH pillars - these are painted items and usual lead time is 5-7 days. If we happen to be out of stock of any of products, the maximum...