Meter boxes

[IE00]

Hi,

We need to replace our meter box cabinet - the whole case has fallen off. We bought replacement meter box cabinets and have been looking for an electrician to replace them. It seems impossible. A lot of them say that because the service head is in the meter box we need to contact the electricity company. However our electricity company, OVO, say they do not replace meter boxes. One electrician thought about cutting a whole in the meter box to slide over the service head so it does not need to be disconnected. But he said it would cost £400. Does anyone know how these things are usually dealt?

 

[flameport]

You need to contact the DNO for your area at have the supply removed and installed into the new cabinet.
Which one can be found here: http://www.energynetworks.org/info/faqs/electricity-distribution-map.html

Electricity suppliers just sell you electricity, they do not deal with the actual cables or connection.

 

[securespark]

Calling westie!!

 

[westie101]

As stated you need to contact the DNO, which looking at you location is UK Power Networks.

They should have a standard price for removing & replacing the equipment in the box to allow you or your contractor(s) to replace the actual box

 

[Adam_151]

You can get repair solutions which just screw over the front of the damaged meter box (some trimming may be required)

http://www.meterboxes.co.uk/product...-meter-boxes/aluminium-universal-overbox.html

Its generally easier and cheaper than trying to get the DNO to remove and refix the equipment within!