Protective box for single-phase electric meter SMC box

SMC protective box for a single-phase electricity meter

⚡ The SMC protective box is designed to house a single-phase electricity meter and related electrical equipment indoors. It helps organise the metering assembly and restrict accidental access to live electrical connections.

The enclosure has two separate compartments. One normally houses the meter, while the second may contain a circuit breaker, terminals or other compatible equipment. The actual arrangement depends on the design and available internal space.

Before purchase, compare the dimensions of the selected meter and additional equipment with the usable internal space of the enclosure.

✅ Main advantages

• designed for a single-phase electricity meter;
• two separate compartments;
• transparent meter-reading window;
• electrically insulating plastic enclosure;
• IP53 protection rating;
• not subject to normal metal corrosion;
• neutral white colour;
• suitable for indoor installation;
• helps create a neat metering assembly.

🧱 What SMC means

SMC is a moulded composite material used to manufacture electrical enclosures. The Schetchik.uz product page identifies the material as plastic.

The enclosure provides electrical insulation and does not rust. Exact resistance to ultraviolet radiation, impact, heat and flame must be confirmed from the documentation of this specific model.

🛡️ IP53 protection

• 5 — protection against harmful dust ingress, without claiming complete dust tightness;
• 3 — protection against spraying water at angles up to 60° from vertical.

Schetchik.uz specifies indoor placement. The enclosure should not be treated as fully waterproof or intended for continuous exposure to rain.

👁️ Viewing window

• allows meter readings without opening the enclosure;
• provides visual access to the display;
• allows inspection of status indicators;
• reduces unnecessary opening;
• maintains restricted access to internal connections.

📦 Two-compartment design

Depending on the electrical design, the second compartment may accommodate an incoming circuit breaker, terminals, busbars, a surge-protection device or other compatible equipment.

The electricity meter, breakers, terminals, cables and other devices are not included unless explicitly stated in the package contents.

🏠 Applications

• apartments;
• private houses;
• cottages and country houses;
• small shops;
• offices;
• indoor technical areas;
• warehouses and utility rooms;
• internal technical-metering installations.

🔧 Installation requirements

• mount the enclosure on a strong and level surface;
• select an accessible servicing location;
• protect cable entries against damage;
• do not leave exposed live conductors;
• use cables suitable for the electrical load;
• secure conductors with suitable terminals;
• align the viewing window with the meter display;
• keep the enclosure away from constant water and strong heat sources;
• close all covers and compartments securely after installation.

The meter and power cables must be installed by a qualified electrician with the power supply fully isolated.

⚠️ Check before ordering

• external and internal dimensions;
• meter dimensions and mounting method;
• available cable space;
• size of the second compartment;
• presence of a mounting panel or DIN rail;
• cable-entry arrangement;
• sealing provisions;
• latch and fastening type;
• viewing-window alignment;
• included mounting hardware.

📦 Package contents

The supply includes the SMC plastic protective enclosure. Confirm whether a mounting panel, DIN rail, fasteners, cable glands, sealing components and internal busbars are included.

A compatible single-phase electricity meter and protective equipment can be selected from Schetchik.uz.

📌 Summary

The SMC protective box is a practical indoor enclosure for a single-phase electricity meter. Its two compartments help separate the meter from additional equipment, while the transparent window allows readings to be checked without opening the enclosure.