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Types of New Metal Meter Boxes

Meter Box Repair

Types of New Metal Meter Boxes

For those times where you need to install a new meter box because: A) the extent of damage to the existing box is such that you can't repair it. Not even with a Ritherdon meter box repair unit! B) there is no meter box to repair and you need a new installation C) you need an alternative to plastic meter boxes That's why we offer new metal meter boxes in 3 types of fit: Fully recessed or flush mounted meter box Semi-recessed meter box Surface mounted meter box For a fully recessed fit, we offer the R3 Meter box made...

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Off the Shelf FireSeal

FireSeal Installation Meter Box Repair

FireSeals are typically made to measure to cover a specific size and made in batches, meaning customers benefit from quantity break pricing. However, there are times where just one or two FireSeals are required and costs rise. So, we came up with an off the shelf size to cover a multitude of sizes.We also priced this competitively to offer a cost-effective option to fire protect those one-offs. Off the Shelf FireSeal - FireSeal Fire Rated Access Panel The off the shelf FireSeal covers an existing meter box or aperture in the wall that measures a maximum of 710mm High x 510mm...

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Guide to Repairing a Brown Gas Meter Box

Meter Box Repair

Guide to Repairing a Brown Gas Meter Box

Brown gas meter boxes tend to be installed on the floor. These gas meter boxes are prone to damage as they can be easily stepped on.  Ritherdon provides an easy solution to repair broken brown gas boxes with the R24 range of lid and frames.  They're two main sizes in the market - Hepworth style gas meter boxes and Mitras style gas meter boxes. We have made lids and also Lid and Frames for when the box is really damaged and you have no frame to mount a new lid onto. Let's walk you through them: For floor-mounted boxes with...

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Guide for Selecting a Meter Box Repair Unit

Meter Box Repair

Guide for Selecting a Meter Box Repair Unit

Measure the three external dimensions of the damaged meter box, find them in the first column in the tables below and look across columns 2 and 3 to find the appropriate Ritherdon Door and Frame unit. Note whether it is an electric or gas meter box. Damaged Electricity Meter Boxes Measurements taken of GRP Box in mm (hwd) Option 1 Option 2 640 x 230 x 33 Slimline R7 623 x 542 x 97 R7 Extra Deep Large R10 Extra Deep 670 x 500 x 80 Medium R10 Extra Deep Large R10 Extra Deep 612 x 426 x 33 Small R17 Small R10 682...

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Single Compartment and Two Compartment Cabinet Guide

Single Compartment and Two Compartment Cabinet Guide

This guide will help you choose between cabinet sizes and let you know when there's a single compartment option available and if there is also the similar sized cabinet available with two compartments.            Two compartment means that the cabinet has internal separation and the compartments are individually lockable. We'll be going through the RB Cabinets, RMC Cabinets and Power Supply Enclosures: Single Compartment (No Internal Separation) Two Compartment (Segregated Internally & Lockable) RB Cabinets: RB460 to RB1550 PS60 PS300 and TBS60 TBS300* RMC1600,RMC1900, RMC2100 PS60 PS300 and TBS60 TBS300* Similar Sizing  Similar Sizing RB1250 Cabinet PS60 Permanent Supply RB1250...

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