Ritherdon Steel Meter Boxes And Repair Boxes

since 1895

• Design • Manufacture • Supply

Steel Meter Boxes & Meter Box RepairsElectric & Gas

British Manufacturer Ritherdon design all the steel products detailed within this brochure at their factory in Darwen. Ritherdon therefore can adapt or provide a total new design to be developed with a customer’s particular requirement. Most products are stock items, therefore delivery is usually within 48 hours of receipt of an order. Delivery is made by a courier or via Ritherdons own transport.

As all the Ritherdon units are made from steel, this provides a very robust product and due to the strength of stainless steel, the units will have an extended service life of in excess of 30 years as opposed to the GRP units and aluminium products. There are many associated benefits to using the Ritherdon unit and listed below are a few:-

• No need to contact the utility company as you are not interfering with the gas or electric supply, therefore there are no disconnection or reconnection fees.

• As outlined in the Gas Act 1986, the consumer is responsible for taking care of the meter and for ensuring the gas meter is housed correctly.

• IEE Wiring Regulations (17th Edition) state that, ‘a barrier or enclosure shall be firmly secured in place and have sufficient stability and durability to maintain the required degree of protection and appropriate separation of live parts’. Plastic GRP meter boxes seldom provide the stability, durability and protection that is required under these regulations.

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The History of Ritherdon & Co Ltd Our company was founded by the Managing Director’s great grandfather, Percy Ritherdon, in Bolton in 1895. Probably due to Percy’s interests in chemistry and magic, the company initially concentrated on electro-plating, but also on making tricks for magicians: a rather unconventional range of products.

In the early 20th century, Ritherdons began to produce more sheet metalwork with “the renowned “Ritho” Steel and Non-Ferrous Products” being advertised in 1929 (electro-plating was gradually phased out through the 1980s and 90s as part of ongoing efforts to reduce our environmental impact).

We moved to our present factory in Lorne St, Darwen in 1947 and our expertise in manufacturing cabinets, control panels and other specialist sheet metalwork took off through the mid 20th century.

In the 1970’s Ritherdons began to work closely with the electricity boards and we developed for them our range of metal meter boxes and the early door and frame units.

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The Ritherdon range of replacement doors and frames is a best seller when it comes to repairing damaged glass fibre (GRP) electricity and gas meter boxes. GRP boxes are prone to damage due to wear and tear and also vandalism, resulting in an unsightly, but more importantly, a dangerous condition.

GRP meter boxes come in all shapes and sizes and as market leader, Ritherdon have a complete range of replacement doors and frames to fit all of them.

The units are fabricated using commercial grade stainless steel or electrolytically zinc-coated steel to resist atmospheric corrosion, and coated in white polyester powder to provide a more durable protective finish; but can be painted over should the house owner desire a different colour.

All units are supplied with appropriate fixings for installation, which can be completed in a matter of minutes. It is simply a matter of removing the existing door and fitting the replacement door and frame to the damaged box. If the box is badly damaged, we have another option which is a front fixing unit (R10) that is also easy to fit, but in this case it is fastened to the wall around the box. Also included is an easy-to-handle, long-reach, plastic key to gain entry into the meter box after installation.

To mark our 100-years of Incorporation, Ritherdon & Co were awarded with a Centenary Certificate by Companies House to commemorate our Centenary year.

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100 YEARS INCORPORATED

ESTABLISHED 1895

Why Buy From Ritherdons?

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DELIVERYWe can deliver large orders within a few days, if you want to keep a stock or if you are planning a refurbishment campaign.Or, we can effectively be your stores and supply door and frame units as and when you want them.

“Ritherdon replacement doors and frames are a superb solution to an ever increasing problem,with a price tag that allows the budget to be stretched beyond reactive maintenance.”Asset manager for a housing association

“In my day to day work I often visit properties where the external gas and electric meter housings are broken or in disrepair. If they cannot be repaired then I use the steel replacement doors andframes supplied to us by Ritherdon. These are robust and enhance the appearance of the property. They are also easy to fit and come in various sizes.I have found Ritherdon to be customer friendly and always happy to answer any questions that I may have.”

Senior Area Response Officer - Amicus Horizon

SAFETY

The security of your gas and electricity supplies

is greatly improved; keeping the weather,

vandals and children out of your meter boxes

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For assistance, call our sales team on: 01254 819100

INSTALLATION

To fit our doors and frames the most you will need is: Drill (inc masonry bit for R10s), screwdriver, possibly pliers (to remove knockouts), sealant (optional) plus some very basic DIY skills. You will not need:Any special tools, specialist contractors, or to pay the utility company to disconnect then reconnect the meter.

STRENGTH

Steel, plus durable powder coating, makes much stronger, therefore, longer-lasting, doors and frames than alternative materials such as GRP or aluminium.

“...the new boxes fit nicely, and are a considerable improvement on what was there before.”Property Services Manager,Langstane Housing Association

“We have previously had problems with the meter cupboards being broken into and causing us immense inconvenience, extra repair costs and loss of rental income due to extra downtime.I am pleased to say that since using the void cover plates none of the properties that these have been fitted to have had any of the issues previously stated.”Electrical Supervisor - Places for People

KEYSEach unit in the range comes complete with a long reach, easy-to-handle plastic key.

QUICK FITTING Our doors and frames take between about

1 and 15 minutes to fit. Watch our R22 movie on the Meter Box Repair web page at

www.ritherdon.co.uk. This one took 30 seconds

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Width Height Depth

When measuring a damaged meter box, it is very important that you measure carefully, without adding any extra to the three dimensions that are detailed in the photographs below.

Choosing The Correct Ritherdon Door and Frame

• Take the 3 measurements as indicated below

• Note whether it is gas or electric

• Look through the brochure or give us a call on: 01254 819100

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Cestria Community Housing said:

“Our staff find the Ritherdon door and frame units very easy to measure and fit due to the catalogue that Ritherdon provided. Once fitted, the units are very secure and as a result we have seen a decrease in gas and electricity meter boxes being vandalised – saving us time and money”.

Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA) said:

“The purpose for selecting Ritherdon’s meter box repair units was purely based on the design and cost. The units are vandal resistant, secure by design and the paint selection acted as a deterrent for theft due to no magnetism. The units are aesthetically pleasing and give a vast improvement to the façade of the building. The original plastic meter boxes we previously used were forever being broken by tenants and third-parties”.


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595 (h) x 409 (w) x 60 (d) R18G (page 16) Small R10 ED (page 15)

500 (h) x 445 (w) x 230 (d) R22 (page 17) R21 (page 16)

503 (h) x 408 (w) x 224 (d) R22 (page 17) R21 (page 16)

450 (h) x 395 (w) x 9 (d) R23 (page 17) Small R10 (page 15)

320 (h) x 450 (w) (without lid) R24M (page 18) R21 (page 16)

415 (h) x 400 (w) (without lid) R24H (page 18)

603 (h) x 436 (w) x 62 (d) R28G (page 19) Small R10 E/D (page 15)

Measurements taken of GRP Box Option 1 Option 2

Measurements taken of GRP Box Option 1 Option 2

DAMAGED ELECTRIC METER BOXES

Measure Your Existing Meter Box

DAMAGED GAS METER BOXES

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Large R10 /E/D (page 10)

Large R10 E/D (page 10)

Small R10 (page 10)

Medium R10 (page 10)




Large R10 (page 10)

Small R10 E/D (page 10)




640 (h) x 230 (w) x 33 (d) Slimline R7 (page 9)

623 (h) x 542 (w) x 97 (d) R7 Extra Deep (page 9)

670 (h) x 500 (w) x 80 (d) Medium R10 Extra Deep (page 10)

612 (h) x 426 (w) x 33 (d) Small R17 (page 11)

682 (h) x 487 (w) x 35 (d) Medium R17 (page 11)



770 (h) x 550 (w) x 65 (d) Large R17 (page 11)

793 (h) x 565 (w) x 33 (d) Large R17 (page 11)



595 (h) x 409 (w) x 60 (d) R18E (page 12)

595 (h) x 410 (w) x 60 (d) R18E (page 12)

600 (h) x 400 (w) x 220 (d) R26 (page 13)

792 (h) x 399 (metal) R27 (page 14)

603 (h) x 436 (w) x 62 (d) R28E (page 14)

CONTENTS

Electric Repair Units - pages 9-14

Gas Repair Units - pages 15-19

New Fire Sealed Units - page 20

Fire Tested Doors and Frames - pages 21-22

Fire-Tested Meter Boxes - page 23

Steel Meter Boxes - pages 24-25

Log Book Holders/Void Products - page 26

Kitchen Door/Cabinet/Drawer Repair Kits/Spare Parts - page 27

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Size of unit 625 545 100

Typical Applications To fit GRP gas and electricity boxes of approx. 623 x 542 x 97mm

Material Powder-coated, 1.2mm zinc-plated steel

Lock Type Tri-key slam lock

Height mm Width mm Depth mm

R7 Extra Deep Replacement Door and Frame


Typical Applications To fit slimline, GRP electricity boxes of approx. 640 x 230 x 33mm




R7 Slimline Replacement Door and Frame

R7 ELECTRIC

The R7 units are fabricated from sheet steel that is electrolytically zinc coated (zintec).

They are coated in white polyester powder to give a durable protective finish and can be painted over should the house owner desire a different colour.

Installation is completed in a matter of minutes using the screws and bushes supplied and a choice of fixing holes in the internal fixing plates - finally sealing the unit to the wall, if necessary.

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Small 656 450 60

Small Extra Deep 668 450 80

Medium 700 500 50

Medium Extra Deep 730 500 100

Large 800 580 50

Large Extra Deep 830 580 100

Typical Applications Unusual or very badly damaged boxes. Allow for fixing screws being approx. 25mm in from the top and bottom edge and approx. 45mm in from the sides.

Material Powder-coated, 1.2mm stainless steel


Size of unit Height mm Width mm Depth mm

R10 Replacement Door and Frame


The R10s are a range of front-fixing units. They are installed by drilling into the wall, through the four holes in the front of the frame, and are secured using the frame fixings provided.

The R10s will cover any very unusual boxes for which we don’t have a made-to-measure door and frame, or boxes so badly damaged that there is too little plastic left for fixing. They can also be useful if you want to hold a stock of just one type of our doors and frames, which you know will fit anything you come across.

R10 ELECTRIC


Small 621 445 58

Medium 696 500 68

Large 795 568 68

Typical Applications Small, medium and large GRP boxes.





R17 & R18 ELECTRIC


The R18 units are fabricated from commercial grade stainless steel to resist atmospheric corrosion. They are coated in white polyester powder to give a durable protective finish.

R18 units fit snugly onto the GRP box, and are secured using the plugs and screws provided, through a fixing plate on each side, to the inside faces of the box.




Lock Type Two Tri-key cam lock



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Typical Applications Electric GRP boxes where extra security is required. To fit approx. 595 x 410 x 60mm boxes

Material Powder-coated,1.2mm zinc-plated steel

Lock Type Tri-key cam locks



R18 & R20 ELECTRIC


Typical Applications To fit GRP gas meter boxes of approx. 595 x 410 x 60 mm




R18E Replacement Door and Frame


The Ritherdon R20 Replacement door and frame is designed to repair a damaged glass fibre (GRP) electricity meter box. It is intended for use in areas where there is a high risk of vandalism.

The unit is fitted with earth bonding points on the door, and on three of the six fixing tags.

To provide extra security, the unit is fitted with two sturdy cam locks, operated by a standard triangular key.

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The R18 is available for both electric and gas meter boxes, and are very often fitted as a matching pair.


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Typical Applications Repair of surface-mounted, electricity meter boxes of approx. 600 x 400 x 220mm




R26 Replacement Door and Body

R26 ELECTRIC


Designed to repair a surface-mounted, GRP electricity meter housing.

Whilst the unit is fitted with the traditional left-hand hung door and electricity symbol, the complete unit can be rotated 180˚ to allow for right hand hinging where necessary.

The body includes cable knock-outs on both the top and bottom faces to allow for variable incoming cables and through-fed cables. The R26 is secured to the GRP unit by drilling through the pre-punched holes and fixing it to two security straps inside the GRP body.

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Typical Applications Mantel and Clifton electricity meter boxes of approx. 792 x 399mm






Typical Applications “Hepworth” electricity meter boxes of approx. 603 x 436 x 62mm




R28E Door and Frame

R27 & R28 ELECTRIC


Designed for use on steel electricity meter back boxes of either “Mantel” or “Clifton” designs, as commonly used in high and medium rise social housing.

Fabricated from a commercial grade stainless steel and coated in white polyester powder to provide an attractive but durable finish.

The R27 is designed for quick and easy installation on to an existing back box, which is approximately 399mm wide x 792mm high. It is attached by locating the slotted tabs onto the threaded stud in the box, and secured by tightening the nuts provided.

After successfully completing the repair, access to the electricity meter is gained by using a standard triangular key to operate the cam locks.

R28E Door and Frame

The R28 units are fabricated from commercial grade stainless steel to resist atmospheric corrosion. They are coated in white polyester powder to give a durable protective finish. The R28 is available for both electric and gas meter boxes, which are very often fitted as a matching pair.


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Small 656 450 60

Small Extra Deep 668 450 80

Medium 700 500 50

Medium Extra Deep 730 500 100

Large 800 580 50

Large Extra Deep 830 580 100

Typical Applications Unusual or very badly damaged boxes. Allow for fixing screws being approx. 25mm in from the top and bottom edge and approx. 45mm in from the sides.






Typical Applications To fit GRP gas and electricity boxes of approx. 623 x 542 x 97mm





R7 & R10 GAS


The R7 unit is fabricated from sheet steel that is electrolytically zinc coated (zintec).

They are coated in white polyester powder to give a durable protective finish and can be painted over should the house owner desire a different colour.

Installation is completed in a matter of minutes using the screws and bushes supplied and a choice of fixing holes in the internal fixing plates - finally sealing the unit to the wall, if necessary.


The R10s are a range of front-fixing units. They are installed by drilling into the wall, through the four holes in the front of the frame, and are secured using the frame fixings provided.

The R10s will cover any very unusual boxes for which we don’t have a made-to-measure door and frame, or boxes so badly damaged that there is too little plastic left for fixing. They can also be useful if you want to hold a stock of just one type of our doors and frames, which you know will fit anything you come across.

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Typical Applications To fit GRP gas meter boxes of approx. 595 x 410 x 60mm




R18G Replacement Door and Frame


Typical Applications To replace surface-mounted gas boxes of approx. 500 x 445 x 230 or 503 x 408 x 224mm. Use when backboard is badly damaged


Lock Type Two tri-key cam locks


R21 Replacement Gas Meter Housing

R18 & 21 GAS

R18G Replacement Door and Frame

The R18 units are fabricated from commercial grade stainless steel to resist atmospheric corrosion. They are coated in white polyester powder to give a durable protective finish. The R18 is available for both electric and gas meter boxes and are very often fitted as a matching pair.



The R21 replacement gas meter housing is typically used to protect a gas meter when its enclosure has been very badly damaged, including the backplate.

The unit is installed by fitting it over the existing meter, and securing it to the wall through the holes in the back edges.


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R22 & 23 GAS


Typical Applications To replace surface-mounted gas boxes of approx. 500 x 445 x 230 or 503 x 408 x 224mm. Very quick and simple to install - no tools required.






The R22 can be fitted in seconds and is used where the existing housing has been damaged but the standard GRP gas meter backplate is intact, or if there is a need to protect the gas supply from potential vandal attack in the future.

The R22 fits onto both the mk1 and mk2 backplates by hooking the top over the backplate at the wall. The integrated spring-bracket in the bottom locks the unit in place. For extra security, there are two holes in the base which allow the unit to be screwed to the backplate.


The R23 replacement door and frame is designed to repair the through-the-wall gas meter box.

This fairly unusual box is effectively a plastic tube through the wall of a property, allowing the meter to be viewed from the inside or outside. However, these boxes still have GRP doors and are just as susceptible to damage as any other, so Ritherdons have designed a product to repair them: the R23


Typical Applications To fit GRP through-the-wall gas meter boxes approx. 450 x 395mm

Material Powder-coated, 1.2mm steel

Lock Type Tri-key cam lock



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Repair of floor-mounted or semi-concealed gas boxes - R24

We now have three options for repairing floor-mounted, gas meter boxes:

• Replacement lids - the R24M and R24H lids for repairing Mitras (M) boxes and Hepworth (H) boxes.

• Replacement lid and frame units if the damage is too great simply to replace the lid and, again, there are units for Mitras (M) and Hepworth (H) boxes.

• Replacement lid and body units for pre-payment meter boxes.

Like the rest of the Ritherdon range, the R24 units greatly increase the longevity and security of the GRP meter box that they repair.

The R24 units are also powder coated brown, so that they match the plastic boxes. As with the rest of the range, fitting the R24s is very easy.

An R24 lid fits the meter box in the same way as the original plastic lid and the lid and frame units fasten through the plastic box with a screw and nut. All the necessary fittings are supplied with the units.

R24 GAS

R24M lid and frame 470 340

R24H lid and frame 415 440

Typical Applications Badly damaged floored-mounted gas boxes



Size of unit Width mm Depth mm

R24 Replacement Lid and Frames

R24M lid 470 340

R24H lid 415 440

Typical Applications Floored-mounted gas boxes with just a damaged lid.



Size of unit Width mm Depth mm

R24 Replacement Lids


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Typical Applications “Hepworth” gas meter boxes of approx. 603 x 436 x 62mm





R24 & R28 GAS


Typical Applications Floor-mounted boxes, housing pre-payment gas meters




R24M Tall Replacement Lid and Body


The R28 units are fabricated from commercial grade stainless steel to resist atmospheric corrosion. They are coated in white polyester powder to give a durable protective finish. The R28 are available for both electric and gas meter boxes, which are very often fitted as a matching pair.

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New Fire Sealed Unit



Material 1.2mm stainless steel, powder coated

Lock Type Cam locks


Fire Sealed Unit

There were various sizes of the units tested and detailed below are the smallest and largest units. In accordance with the test, all products within this size range will comply with aforementioned standards, it also possible for them to be made slightly larger.

For further details please contact 01254 819100.

The Fire Seal is a modified version of the existing Ritherdon & Co meter box door and frame units that incorporates multiple fire-resistance design elements, including steel construction, intumescent seals etc. It is designed so that, during a significant fire in a building, it will provide at least 60 minutes mechanical protection (i.e. hold back the flames) and also prevent the transmission of smoke and harmful fumes through any aperture that the unit covers (it doesn’t necessarily have to be a meter enclosure).

The Fire Sealed Unit is tested in accordance with BS EN 1366-3:2009 and BS EN 1363-1:2012 and demonstrated to provide protection against fire penetration for >60minutes from either side of the unit. This can be used with reference to the guidance in the BS9999 Code of Practice (Fire Safety in the Design, Management and Use of Buildings)

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“In order to support assessment in the increase of the scope of application of the various Ritherdon units in the full range of orientation and construction scenarios, the direct field of application guidelines given within BSEN 1366-3: 2009 and extended field of application rules given within BS EN 15269-1: 2010 have been used as a basis for extending the scope of application from that which was tested. The following sections set out the combinations of Ritherdon meter box enclosures, meter box enclosure repair units and Fire Seal Units, supporting materials and orientation by which a required integrity period may be achieved.

Meter Box Enclosures The cited test evidence directly demonstrates that the Meter Box Enclosure is capable of maintaining integrity performance when installed opening either away from or towards the fire risk side and within a timber stud partition type for a minimum of 60 minutes when tested following the principles of BSEN 1366-3: 2009 and BSEN 1363-1: 2012 between the sizes tested.

Meter Box Enclosure Repair Unit The cited test evidence directly demonstrates that the Meter Box Enclosure repair unit is capable of maintaining integrity performance when installed opening either away from or towards the fire risk side and within a timber stud partition type, for a minimum of 60 minutes when tested following the principles of BSEN 1366-3: 2009 and BSEN 1383-1: 2012 between the sizes tested.

Fire Seal Units The cited test evidence directly demonstrates that the Fire Seal Unit is capable of maintaining integrity performances when installed opening either away from or towards the fire risk side and within a timber stud partition, for a minimum of 60 minutes when tested following the principles of BSEN 1366-3: 2009 and BSEN 1363-1: 2012 between the sizes tested.”

Reference Chiltern International Fire Report No. CRILT/A13016


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Fire Tested Doors & Frames

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Material 1.2mm zinc-plated steel




Small 621 445 58

Typical Applications Small, medium and large GRP boxes.






Typical Applications To fit GRP gas meter boxes of approx. 595 x 410 x 60 mm





ELECTRIC & GAS


ELECTRIC

ELECTRIC

Fire Tested Doors & Frames


Typical Applications Electric GRP boxes where extra security is required. To fit approx. 595 x 410 x 60mm boxes

Material 1.2mm zinc-plated steel





Typical Applications To fit GRP through-the-wall gas meter boxes approx. 450 x 395mm

Material Powder-coated, 1.2mm steel

Lock Type Cam lock




Typical Applications Repair of surface-mounted, electricity meter boxes of approx. 600 x 400 x 220mm


Lock Type Cam lock




Typical Applications “Hepworth” electricity meter boxes of approx. 603 x 436 x 62mm


Lock Type Cam lock


R28 Door and Frame


ELECTRIC

ELECTRIC

ELECTRIC & GAS

GAS

Fire Tested Meter Boxes

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Small 582 415 180 530 x 360 x 130

Medium 657 470 180 605 x 415 x 130

Large 732 555 180 680 x 500 x 130

Typical Applications Situations where fire and fume hazards cannot be tolerated, where GRP is unsuitable

Material Door 1.2mm, body 1.0mm zinc-plated steel


Size of unit Height mm Width mm Depth mm Wall Opening mm

R5 Standard Semi-Recessed Meter Cupboard

For information on these products visit: www.ritherdon.co.uk/library


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voidSmall 572 405 180 530 x 360 x 180

Medium 647 460 180 605 x 415 x 180

Large 722 545 180 680 x 500 x 180

Typical Applications Corridors in multi-storey buildings, when fire and fume hazards cannot be tolerated, where GRP is unsuitable




R3 Flush Mounted Meter Cupboard

The usual choice for outdoor meter cupboards on housing stock is the popular unit made from glass-reinforced plastic (GRP).

In many situations, however, the use of metal instead of GRP cupboards is preferred or even required, and where fire or fume hazards could occur, or when there is a need to protect the unit from vandal attack, the Ritherdon range of steel meter boxes has long provided the ideal answer.

Made to the dimensions specified in the Electricity Supply Industry Standard ESI 12-3, the range includes Small, Medium and Large boxes designed for either semi-recessed, flush or surface mounted fitting. The units are fabricated from corrosion resistant commercial grade stainless steel or electrolytically zinc-coated steel, and are finished using the latest powder coating techniques for added durability.

R3 Flush Mounted Meter Cupboard

Fully recessed with the door flush with the wall surface.

Cupboard and door supplied as separate items to allow installation of the cupboard during building work and attachment of the door later to protect its finish.

Method of attachment of door and frame to pre-fixed box allows for some degree of adjustment. Meter board and earthing stud fitted to box as standard. Cable entry holes fitted with blind grommets to allow choice of positioning.

R3 Steel Meter Boxes


R5 & R6/R16 Steel Meter Boxes

Small 582 415 180 530 x 360 x 130

Medium 657 470 180 605 x 415 x 130

Large 732 555 180 680 x 500 x 130

Typical Applications Situations where fire and fume hazards cannot be tolerated, where GRP is unsuitable





Medium R6 620 420 200

Large R16 695 505 200

Application When fire and fume hazards cannot be tolerated, where GRP is unsuitable. Where recessing the box is not possible

Material R6 - Door 1.2mm, body 1.0mm zinc-plated steel. R16 - All 1.2mm stainless steel

Lock type Tri-key slam lock


R6 / R16 Surface Mounted Meter Cupboard


The design matching most closely in appearance the standard GRP box.

Supplied in two halves allowing fitting of box during building work and hanging of the door later when there is less chance of site damage.

Designed so that the door can be hung on the left or right hand side of the pre-installed box to best suit local conditions.

Meter board and earth stud fitted to box as standard. Cable entry holes fitted with blind grommets to allow choice of positioning.

The cupboard to choose when a totally surface mounted installation is required.

A particularly strong unit supplied complete with meter board and earthing point.

Door fitted with weather resistant neoprene gasket and slam lock complete with key.

Cable entry facilities provided in back of box and in base.

R6 / R16 Surface Mounted Meter Cupboard

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Fortunately, since the utility companies don’t need regular access to meter boxes on void properties, it is temporarily possible to increase the box security above the standard, tri-key-operated lock. For this, we have two products and an extra option to our domestic metering range:

Void Box Cover Plate A strengthened steel plate which is fixed to the wall, covering and protecting virtually all of the meter box.

• Highly vandal resistant

• Suitable for any meter box, including those without Ritherdon door and frame units

• Fixing holes spaced and slotted to fit plugs and screws between bricks

• Easy to use again once the property is no longer void

• Supplied with a plain metal finish, or painted if the plate needs to be more discreet

Locking Assembly • Adds two more fastening points, making the door fixing much stronger

• Enables the fitting of a padlock to the meter box door

• Easy to remove for access to the meter box during refurbishment work

• Visually more discreet than a full plate

• Fits the full range of Ritherdon meter box door and frame units

• The assembly can be re-used many times over on different sites Extra Lock Option • Just like the two other void products, this option is available for our whole range

• The meter box remains easily accessible during refurbishment work on the property

• The most discreet of the three options, with the meter box looking no different when the property is unoccupied

Void Products

This has been designed specifically for the storage of A4 documents such as lift maintenance records and fire registers. Sturdily manufactured from fully welded 1.5mm thick steel, the cabinet is coated in white polyester powder for added durability. White is the standard colour, but we are happy to quote for alternative colours. The door of the SecuriBox can be screen-printed according to your requirements. A radial pin tumbler lock from a range with more than 2000 key differs provides security, and two keys are supplied with each cabinet. The SecuriBox is quickly and easily fitted to any flat surface.

360h x 390w x 80d – this one is used for the A4 lever-arch files



Typical Applications A4 Lever-arch folders, A4 documents

Material 1.5mm thick steel

Lock Type Radial pin tumbler lock


Logbook Holder

Logbook Holder/SecuriBox

cover

locking assembly

Ritherdon Void Property Meter Box Range Unoccupied properties (voids) often become targets for opportunistic vandalism and theft. On top of the financial cost, this can create a hazard to the public if electricity or gas supplies are left exposed.


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The Ritherdon kitchen door repair kit and cabinet repair kit are quick and easy to fit enabling damaged cabinets and doors to be re-hung without going to the expense of having to replace them. The drawer repair kit makes it quick and easy to re-attach a drawer front (or sides) to a damaged drawer.

SPA

RES Tri-Key

(Specify Gas or Electric)

Replacement Hinge Set for

R5 Door

Replacement Slam lock kit (Specify the unit for the

appropriate depth of lock)

Kitchen Door, Cabinet and Drawer Repair Kits

Cabinet

Door

Drawer


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