Stainless Steel Three-Door Electric Meter Cabinet
The stainless steel three-door electric meter cabinet is manufactured by LYE Technology in 201 or 304 stainless steel for multi-tenant metering. Seven configurations serve three-phase 4 to 18 household supplies, with three independent doors so meter reading and maintenance can be carried out without exposing the circuits serving other flats.
- Material: 201 or 304 grade stainless steel, three independent doors
- Configurations: Three-phase 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 18 household
- Size range: 650 x 800 x 150 mm to 1200 x 1050 x 150 mm
- Depth: 150 mm across the range
- Sealing: Built-in sealing strips, double-slope rain cap
Electric Meter Cabinet: Key Features & Typical Use
Three Doors, Three Working Zones
Splitting the cabinet into three independent doors means a meter reader, a utility technician and a building electrician can each work on their own section without opening the other two. In a residential building with eighteen households, that separation is what keeps routine meter reading from disturbing the protection circuits serving other flats.Seven Configurations from 4 to 18 Households
The range covers three-phase supplies for 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 18 households, with dimensions scaling from 650 x 800 x 150 mm to 1200 x 1050 x 150 mm, all at a 150 mm depth. Because the depth is constant across the range, the wall or panel mounting detail is the same whether the building has four flats or eighteen.Ventilation for Meter and CT Accuracy
Meters and current transformers are accurate only within a temperature band, and a sealed cabinet in summer sun can exceed it. Ventilation holes on the side faces of the enclosure allow losses to leave the cabinet by natural convection, which protects measurement accuracy as well as the service life of the equipment inside.Weather Protection for Exterior Metering
The 201 or 304 stainless steel shell with built-in sealing strips resists water, rain and dust, and a double-slope rain cap sheds water away from the doors so it cannot run into the opening when a door is held open. That combination is what allows the cabinet to be mounted on an external wall rather than in a dedicated metering room.Electric Meter Cabinet Specifications & Technical Data
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Stainless steel three-door electric meter cabinet |
| Material | 201 or 304 grade stainless steel |
| Door arrangement | Three independent doors |
| Configuration 1 | Three-phase 4 household, 650 x 800 x 150 mm (W x H x D) |
| Configuration 2 | Three-phase 6 household, 750 x 800 x 150 mm (W x H x D) |
| Configuration 3 | Three-phase 8 household, 900 x 800 x 150 mm (W x H x D) |
| Configuration 4 | Three-phase 10 household, 1050 x 800 x 150 mm (W x H x D) |
| Configuration 5 | Three-phase 12 household, 900 x 1050 x 150 mm (W x H x D) |
| Configuration 6 | Three-phase 15 household, 1050 x 1050 x 150 mm (W x H x D) |
| Configuration 7 | Three-phase 18 household, 1200 x 1050 x 150 mm (W x H x D) |
| Sealing | Built-in sealing strips against water, rain and dust |
| Rain protection | Double-slope rain cap |
| Ventilation | Multiple ventilation holes on the side faces |
| Internal mounting | Detachable mounting base plate |
| Installation environment | Indoor and outdoor residential and commercial buildings |
| Typical contents | Meters, current transformers and protection devices |
Three-Door Meter Cabinet — Metering for Multi-Household Buildings
In a residential building the metering cabinet is opened more often than any other enclosure on site: meter readers, utility technicians and the building electrician all need access, and all of them need access to a different part. Splitting the cabinet into three independent doors lets each of them work without exposing the circuits serving other households.In specifications this equipment is called a multi-household meter cabinet, a three-door electricity meter box or a metering and distribution cabinet, and it is compared with single-door boards and with separate metering rooms. Because meters and current transformers are only accurate within a temperature band, the questions worth asking a manufacturer are how the cabinet is ventilated and how the internal layout is set against the meter and CT type your utility uses.Seven configurations cover three-phase supplies for 4 to 18 households, with enclosures from 650 x 800 x 150 mm up to 1200 x 1050 x 150 mm at a constant 150 mm depth. Meters and current transformers mount on a detachable base plate, and side ventilation keeps internal temperatures within the band that metering accuracy depends on.The cabinet is fabricated from 201 or 304 stainless steel with built-in sealing strips and a double-slope rain cap, so it can be installed on an external wall as well as in a metering room. It is used in residential complexes, commercial buildings and industrial parks, and supports knockouts, custom printing and complete-set assembly with specified component brands.Factory-Direct Electric Meter Cabinet Manufacturer & OEM / ODM
We Manufacture, You Brand
LYE Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. is a national high-tech enterprise and manufacturer in Wenzhou, China: sheet-metal fabrication, welding, powder coating, busbar machining and final assembly run on our own factory lines, and every unit is function-tested before it leaves the works. A Stainless Steel Three-Door Electric Meter Cabinet that reaches your site carries the routine test behind it, not just the rating on the nameplate.We are one of the Top 10 Brands of China's small power distribution boxes and a drafter of national standards in this category, and we hold ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, CCC, CE and TUV certification. Because we are the manufacturer rather than a trading company, our sales engineers quote from your drawing in factory-direct terms, and OEM or ODM work is produced on the same lines as our standard products.For the meter cabinet we fabricate the three-door shell and drill the base plate in-house, so a utility's specific meter and CT layout is handled at drawing stage.- OEM branding — custom colours, laser marking and your own project or retail packaging, applied at the factory.
- ODM options — ratings, configurations and internal layouts built around your drawings or single-line diagram.
- Certification — ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, CCC, CE and TUV, with test documents supplied per project.
- MOQ — flexible quantities for a project or a trial order, with mixed types welcome in one shipment.
Three-door meter cabinet for an 18-household three-phase supply
Side ventilation and double-slope rain cap on the stainless enclosure
Electric Meter Cabinet Buying Guide from the Manufacturer
Meter cabinets are ordered from the number of households and the utility's metering standard. These are the points we confirm.
- Confirm the number of households and the three-phase supply arrangement per meter position.
- Confirm the meter type and current transformer arrangement, since these set the internal layout.
- Confirm the mounting position, whether indoor or exposed, and the cable entry direction.
- Confirm any utility labelling, sealing or access requirements that apply to the cabinet.
- Send the metering schedule, single-line diagram and site photographs.
- Approve the drawing, then production, inspection and dispatch with documentation.
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Specifying Metering for a Multi-Household Building?
OEM/ODM, wholesale pricing and distributor support straight from the manufacturer — one enquiry gets you a factory-direct quotation for the Stainless Steel Three-Door Electric Meter Cabinet, sized to your metering schedule, household count and the mounting position on the building, with type-test documentation under IEC 60529 for enclosure protection and the metering requirements of your utility. Our sales team replies with a specification and an indicative price, so send your drawings and quantity.Contact Our Sales TeamElectric Meter Cabinet — Frequently Asked Questions
What is an electric meter cabinet?
It is the enclosure that houses electricity meters, current transformers and associated protection for a building or a group of households. This stainless steel three-door cabinet is built in seven configurations covering three-phase supplies for 4 to 18 households, from 650 x 800 x 150 mm up to 1200 x 1050 x 150 mm, with three independent doors for separate access.What is a multi-household meter cabinet used for?
It is used in apartment buildings, residential complexes, commercial buildings and industrial parks where several households are metered from a common supply point. Splitting the cabinet into three doors means a meter reader, a utility technician and the building electrician can each work on their own section without disturbing the circuits serving other flats.What types of meter cabinets are available?
Metering enclosures divide by the number of metered supplies, by single-phase or three-phase metering, by the number of doors, and by whether they are installed indoors or on an external wall. This range covers three-phase metering for 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 18 households, all at a 150 mm depth so the mounting detail stays the same as the capacity grows.Who manufactures electric meter cabinets?
Suppliers include enclosure manufacturers and metering specialists, and the differences show up in the internal layout and the utility requirements rather than in the basic box. Ask whether the meter and CT arrangement can be set from your metering schedule, whether utility labelling and sealing provisions can be accommodated, and which stainless grade is used. LYE manufactures the three-door meter cabinet in Wenzhou and holds ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, CCC, CE and TUV certification.How much does an electric meter cabinet cost?
Indicative factory-direct pricing is roughly US$50 to US$600 per box, depending on the number of household positions, the number of doors, the stainless grade, whether meters and transformers are supplied assembled, and the quantity ordered. For a residential development the cabinet is normally ordered in phases to match the construction programme, which also affects the price.
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Use a distribution box for final circuits and compact branch protection; use a cabinet when the project needs larger incoming capacity, more feeder groups, metering, busbars or greater internal separation. The final choice should be checked against the single-line diagram, device list, available installation space and local project rules.
Provide the device schedule, circuit quantity, component dimensions, cable-entry direction, mounting method and required spare capacity. LYE also reviews door clearance, bending radius, heat-producing devices and the usable depth behind the mounting plate before confirming an enclosure size.
Start with the actual exposure to dust, rain, cleaning water and accidental contact rather than choosing the highest number by default. Cable entries, ventilation, door seals and installation workmanship affect the finished assembly, so the target rating and verification basis must be confirmed for the specific product and project.
Coated or galvanized steel is commonly considered for general indoor service, stainless steel for humid or corrosive locations, and engineering plastic for lightweight non-metallic applications. Material grade, thickness, UV exposure, chemical contact and earthing requirements must be confirmed against the installation environment.
Share the component heat load, ambient temperature, solar exposure, duty cycle and allowable internal temperature. LYE can then review enclosure volume, spacing, ventilation or fan provisions, sun shields, heaters or drainage details; the final thermal design remains tied to the installed equipment and site conditions.
Yes. A dimensioned drawing is preferred, but a physical sample and clear reference photographs can also start the review. Material, thickness, openings, hardware, finish, labels, inspection points and packing are recorded before sampling or repeat production.
PDF and common 2D CAD drawings are suitable for most enclosure enquiries, while 3D files can help with complex assemblies. Include a revision number, units, tolerances and component references; file compatibility and any missing production information will be confirmed during review.
A sample or first article can be arranged for a new or customized product. The approval plan should identify dimensions, openings, fit, appearance, hardware, labels and packaging, together with the sample cost and timing agreed for the actual order.
Available documents may include approved drawings, packing lists, dimensional or appearance inspection records, product data and certificates applicable to the confirmed model. Destination-specific declarations or third-party testing must be requested before order placement so availability and scope can be verified.
Lead time is confirmed after the product scope, quantity, sample requirement and finish are known. Packing is reviewed against product weight, surface protection, destination and shipping method; if an issue is found after delivery, send the order reference, label, photographs and quantity affected so it can be traced and reviewed.
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