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You can now benefit from Quantity Break Discounts

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You can now benefit from Quantity Break Discounts

We have introduced Quantity Break discounts for those of you who may benefit from ordering more units.  You will now see a grid that details the different quantity breaks and their corresponding prices. Please notice that prices are listed excluding VAT. Once you click add to cart, you will see your total with the quantity break applied and also the total including VAT and excluding VAT calculated for you. Remember, carriage is free for orders over £50 excluding VAT. See this example for our popular R10 Electric Meter Box Repair units   Quantity Break discounts are available for the following products:...

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Ritherdon R Lift Off Door Pillar New Design.

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Ritherdon R Lift Off Door Pillar New Design.

Ritherdon have re-designed the R Pillar Range. One of the main changes has been how the Pillars are made and assembled. The new design has the addition of rivets replacing welds. Due to this change the costs of labour has dramatically reduced, with Ritherdon being able to pass the saving onto the customer by reducing the selling price. Changes have also been made to the base of the Pillar giving better access for ducting from all sides, making installation a lot easier.  The R Pillars are still available in widths of 150 & 300mm with an external depth of 150mm...

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Ritherdon RH Hinged Door Pillar New Design.

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Ritherdon RH Hinged Door Pillar New Design.

Ritherdon have upgraded the RH Pillar Range. One of the main changes has been to the Pillars Door and Hinges. The new design has the addition of snap in hinges replacing the full length piano hinge enabling a wider door aperture and for us to use the same door seal as on our RB Cabinet range, giving the new style Pillar a IP46 rating. Changes have also been made to the base of the Pillar giving better access for ducting from all sides, making installation a lot easier.  The RH Pillars are still available in widths of 300, 400 &...

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What is a Ritherdon Poleplug Break-Away Plug and Cable System?

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What is a Ritherdon Poleplug Break-Away Plug and Cable System?

These quick disconnectors are available in 2/3/5/16 pin, 20-amp IP68 polarized plugs, connectors and sockets (male plug) and (female socket). The electrical connectors are designed and supplied as factory moulded cable and connector joint to provide dust and waterproof joint, submersible to 6 feet of water when capped or mated. The plug is supplied with a cable tie for fixing to back board with access through door aperture and the socket is supplied with a cable cleat for fixing cable access across duct entry within the access chamber pit. The Poleplug has a maximum rating of 20 Amp, 1000 volts and has a crush proof body.    The Ritherdon Poleplug is the...

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Why Do Unpainted Pillars and Cabinets Cost More Than Powder Coated Pillars & Cabinets?

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Why Do Unpainted Pillars and Cabinets Cost More Than Powder Coated Pillars & Cabinets?

All Standard Powder Coated Cabinets & Pillars are manufactured from 4003 Grade Stainless Steel.   While 4003 is highly resistant to atmospheric corrosion, it is not recommended for use as a decorative stainless steel (e.g. unpainted and polished). This is because in more aggressively corrosive environments it can discolour, producing a tarnished look to its surface.  To avoid this staining in more corrosive environments, 4003 grade stainless steel products are powder coated for external use. For a natural finish we manufacture using a 304 Grade Stainless Steel. Unlike 4003, 304 stainless steel does not have a tendency to form a surface...

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