A meter box, also known as an electric meter enclosure or utility box, is an essential component in electrical systems that houses energy meters used to measure the consumption of electricity, gas, or water. These boxes provide protection for utility meters, ensuring accurate measurement and facilitating easy access for meter reading and maintenance. In this article, we will delve into the functions, types, components, and benefits of meter boxes.
This specification covers the technical requirements of design, manufacture, testing at manufacturer's works, packing, forwarding, supply and unloading at store/site and performance of single phase meter box intended to contain one number single phase whole current energy meter complete with all accessories for trouble free and efficient operation.
Description | Requiremen | |
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Application | Outdoor/Indoor | |
Degree of protection | IP 65/54 | |
Material | CRCA Sheet | |
Maximum temperature of the bus bars, droppers and contacts at continuous current ratings under designed. ambient temperature | Temperature rise over the reference ambient of 45°C ove 45°C ambient temperature. | |
Maximum ambient temperature inside each module under designed ambient temperature | 45 °C | |
Material of the gasket | Rubber gasket /EPDM | |
Mounting | Wall/Floor mounting and complete with mounting arrangement and hardware. | |
Cable entry | Incoming and outgoing cable entry shall be provided from TOP/BOTTOM with Suitable gland plates, | |
Locking arrangement | All doors locks are of panel key operated also Pad locking facility is required for power switches in ON and OFF position with provision of door interlock defeat. |