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Outdoor Meter box

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  • 29-08-2010 6:46pm
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    damob2000
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭


    Hi, if i was goin to get a 2nd meter for my shed would it be ok to screw an outdoor meter box to a 6inch cavity block or would i need it solid.


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    Davy
    Registered Users Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    You cant use a standard meter box like that. Its either in the cavity, or use a IP55 rated cabinet and mount it flush to the wall. Once its more than 3mm thick, IP55 rated and non ferrous your ok.


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    Dardania
    Registered Users Posts: 3,612 ✭✭✭Dardania


    This is for a separate ESB Networks meter, or just check metering?


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    Davy
    Registered Users Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Well I presumed for a new supply for my post.


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    Dardania
    Registered Users Posts: 3,612 ✭✭✭Dardania


    The national code of practice should help you: http://www.esb.ie/esbnetworks/en/downloads/national_code_of_practice.pdf


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    damob2000
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭damob2000


    Dardania wrote: »
    This is for a separate ESB Networks meter, or just check metering?

    Yes it is a separate meter. Thanks for the replys. I got an esb approved outdoor box so now just waiting on electrician and esb to give me a price


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