What Can Replace an Old Wooden Electricity Meter Enclosure?
Compare common electricity meter enclosure layouts and find a suitable replacement for an old wooden enclosure, including options for single-rate and dual-rate metering, PV systems and circuit protection.
Do you have an old wooden electricity meter enclosure that needs replacing? Are you planning to insulate your home and want a new enclosure in the new façade? Are you increasing your electricity supply and has your distributor asked you to replace the enclosure?
Like any technology, an enclosure has its limits.
If you are unsure which enclosure to choose to replace an old wooden one, our advice may help. Compare the photos below with the enclosure at your home and take a look at our products.
Single-rate metering with space for future expansion
Dual-rate metering with circuit protection
Dual-rate metering with PV and circuit protection
Dual-rate metering with circuit protection and a socket enclosure
In all cases, remember that enclosures are electrical equipment. They may be installed, modified or repaired only by a qualified electrician.
Single-rate metering
Single-phase, single-rate metering for lower consumption, such as a garage or cottage.
Recommended solution:
| 1 | single-rate electricity meter enclosure (other options are available) |  |
Single-rate metering with space for future expansion
Three-phase, single-rate metering with spare space for a tariff switch is about the minimum we recommend for a family home.
Recommended solution:
| 1 | PER 1-2/3f/40 recessed (Modul) single-rate meter enclosure with space reserved for dual-rate metering (other options are available) |  |
Dual-rate metering
Three-phase, dual-rate metering is the most common solution for a family home. If you choose the right enclosure, it should serve you well for at least 30 years, even if your tariff changes or you increase your supply.
Recommended solution:
| 1 | dual-rate electricity meter enclosure with outgoing terminals outside the sealed compartment (other options are available) |  |
Dual-rate metering with circuit protection
Three-phase, dual-rate metering is the most common solution for a family home. This option also includes circuit protection. If you do not want to move the circuit breakers indoors, or this is not possible, a new enclosure can provide a solution.
Recommended solution:
| 1 | dual-rate meter enclosure with outgoing terminals outside the sealed compartment (other options are available) | |
| 2 | empty enclosure for circuit protection |  |
| 3 | for the PR 1M enclosure |  |
| 4 | 10.5 × 10.5 mm lightning warning label for the PR 1M enclosure |  |
| 5 | 3 × 12-module frame with IP20 cover, 1M (Modul) for mounting circuit breakers in the PR 1M enclosure |  |
If you ask us to assemble the enclosures when ordering and specify the required order, we will assemble them. The result may look like this:
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Dual-rate metering with PV and circuit protection
Three-phase, dual-rate metering is the most common solution for a family home. This option also includes circuit protection. If you do not want to move the circuit breakers indoors, or this is not possible, a new enclosure can provide a solution. If a photovoltaic system is installed, you must use a PER 2F electricity meter enclosure.
Recommended solution:
| 1 | dual-rate meter enclosure for PV systems (other options are available) |  |
| 2 | empty enclosure for circuit protection | |
| 3 | for the PR 1M enclosure | |
| 4 | 10.5 × 10.5 mm lightning warning label for the PR 1M enclosure | |
| 5 | 3 × 12-module frame with IP20 cover, 1M (Modul) for mounting circuit breakers in the PR 1M enclosure | |
If you ask us to assemble the enclosures when ordering and specify the required order, we will assemble them. The result may look like this:
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Dual-rate metering with circuit protection and a socket enclosure
Three-phase, dual-rate metering is the most common solution for a family home. Sometimes it is combined with circuit protection and a socket enclosure. If you do not want to move the circuit breakers indoors, or this is not possible, and you want to keep the socket, this arrangement can also be replaced with a new enclosure.
Recommended solution:
| 1 | empty enclosure for the socket | |
| 2 | for the PR 1M socket enclosure | |
| 3 | 10.5 × 10.5 mm lightning warning label for the PR 1M socket enclosure | |
| 4 | for the PR 1M socket enclosure |  |
| 5 | empty enclosure for circuit protection | |
| 6 | for the PR 1M circuit protection enclosure | |
| 7 | 10.5 × 10.5 mm lightning warning label for the PR 1M circuit protection enclosure | |
| 8 | 3 × 12-module frame with IP20 cover, 1M (Modul) for mounting circuit breakers in the PR 1M circuit protection enclosure | |
| 9 | dual-rate meter enclosure with outgoing terminals outside the sealed compartment (other options are available) | |
If you ask us to assemble the enclosures when ordering and specify the required order, we will assemble them. The result may look like this:
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Circuit protection
In some cases, circuit breakers also need to be installed on the façade. Inexpensive thermoplastic enclosures are available, but they do not withstand outdoor weather conditions. Choose our composite outdoor enclosures for a solution designed to last for 30 years.
Recommended solution:
| 1 | empty enclosure for circuit protection | |
| 2 | for the PR 1M enclosure | |
| 3 | 10.5 × 10.5 mm lightning warning label for the PR 1M enclosure | |
| 4 | 3 × 12-module frame with IP20 cover, 1M (Modul) for mounting circuit breakers in the PR 1M enclosure | |