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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...

Pillar Installation Determine the size of hole required based on the overall size of the pillar, size plus a minimum of 200mm (8”) all around. The depth of the hole should be 300mm to the finished ground level – this is indicated on the front of the pillar (a small notch on the pillar which we refer to as bury to line). R150 R300 R460 550mm x 550mm x 300mm 700mm x 550mm x 300mm 860mm x 630mm x 300mm   The finished ground level will include flagging, tarmac, block paving etc.   Place the pillar in the hole making...

For many years, a number of Ritherdon Meter Boxes & Door and Frames Units have been fitted with a Slam Lock as shown below. The Slam Lock is designed to be opened using a Tri-Key then can be pushed shut to ensure the door is closed properly without the reuse of the key. The down side to using this lock has always been the need to insert studs into the door to affix the lock to it, which is another operation in the manufacturing process. Another downside to using this type of lock is a 19mm circular keyhole cut into...

There are various accessories available to add to our RB Cabinet range. The most common are: Heater Kit (With Thermostat). Cooling Kit (With Thermostat). Consumer Unit. Electrical Sockets. 19" Equipment Racks Fixed & Swinging. Shelf Kit. Keyed Cam Locks. Hasp & Staple with a Shroud. (Padlockable). 3 Point Locking System (Padlockable). Cable Access Panel. Fire Retardant Backboards. Galvanised Backboards. Base Plate for Sealing Base.  The above is a good example of our standard RB1250 Cabinet with a number of accessories installed as per the customers specification which consisted of a 6 Way Consumer Unit, 2 Gang Metal Clad Double Socket, 12"...

What is a Retention Socket?   We pride ourselves in our ability to design with customer feedback in mind and we are very excited about the Atlas Retention Socket and the HCB. Yes, HCB, short for Hinged Controller Base, this cleverly designed base makes installing traffic controller cabinets easier. The Atlas Retention Socket is used for installing poles and columns and is usually used for traffic signal posts. The main benefit of using the Atlas Retention Socket for installing a pole is that once installed, the pole can be replaced without having to excavate again.  Features High strength grip Circular...