Ritherdon Online Shop Product Blog — FAQs
Who can carry out the works for a new electrical connection?
Competition in Connections To introduce competition in the connections market you may use an ICP Independent Connection Provider. Competition in the market provides consumers with more options and competitive prices. The works involved in a new connection are divided into two: contestable and noncontestable works. What this means to the user is that the contestable works can be carried out by someone different than the DNO. You may choose to have all works done by the DNO, this is entirely up to you. Here's an example of prices of non-constable work or work only the DNO is allowed to carry out from Northern Powergrid. All...
Do I require a plinth with my RB cabinet?
A RB Cabinet Plinth is to be installed into the ground before attaching the Cabinet. The Plinth is also known as a Root. Alternatively, the Cabinet can be fixed down to any hard, flat surface, without the need for a plinth. Plinth Installation: 1 Determine the size of hole required based on the overall size of the plinth, size plus 100mm (4”) all round. The depth should be 300mm to the finished ground level – this will allow the top 50mm of the Plinth to protrude above ground level. The finished ground level will include flagging, tarmac, block paving etc. 2 Place the plinth...
Do I Need My Meter Box Repair Unit To Be Vented or Unvented?
If you are repairing a Electric Meter Box (Left), these units are unvented for extra protection from the elements. If you are repairing a Gas Meter Box (Right), these units are vented so any possible leaks would be vented out of the box to eliminate any dangerous gas build-ups.
Where are Ritherdon Products Made?
All metal Ritherdon products are made on site at our factory on Lorne Street, Darwen, Lancashire. The building was originally the Darwen Corporation Tramsheds until Ritherdon moved here in 1947. All metalwork jobs, finishing, assembly and electrical installation are done all under one roof.
Do you install Ritherdon meter boxes and repair units?
Here at Ritherdon we only manufacture and supply our products for the customer to install themselves. We strive to ensure that our products are easy and simple to fit, like for example our Meter Box Repair Units can be fitted by anyone with a basic knowledge of DIY. A good example of this is our R22 Gas Overbox as seen in the video below.