How to replace electrical meter box timber door?

[damien-22]

Needing to replace door on electrical meter box, what wood panel can be used for this?

something that wont rot and get damaged with water? 

[EricL]

Hello @damien-22 

If the former cover was wood, I suggest using Marine plywood for outdoor durability. But if you can find an original metal cover it would be technically safer as it will not catch on fire should an electrical fault happen inside the box. Another type of wood you can use is Merbau, it is often used for decking and is usually pre-oiled. 

Please take appropriate care when working near your electrical meter box. Make sure to wear personal protection such as rubber gloves and goggles.

Let me call on our experienced member @CSParnell for their recommendations.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[damien-22]

Hi Eric. Yes the former is wood. 

Is there a metal cover material at Bunnings that could be used to replace the wood cover?

[Jason]

What are the dimensions of the box @damien-22?

Jason