Our Technical Reference Cards
Our Technical Reference Cards
10 March 2009
About our Technical Reference Cards
Our suite of technical reference cards have been created to provide you with information and guidance for the installation of your utilities.
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Built-in Box
The built-in box (otherwise known as Cavity box) is designed for insertion in the external leaf of conventionally built homes.
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Ducting for Water Pipes and Electricity Cabling
Polyethylene (PE) pipe or electrical cables can be inserted into a prelaid duct. The duct is laid during the site construction stage.
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Gas Ducting
Polyethylene (PE) pipe can be inserted into a prelaid duct. The duct is laid during site construction.
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Gas Pipe Excavation
In most cases it is the developers' responsibility to pre-excavate all trenches on site. This must be done before Fulcrum arrives on site.
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House Entry Tee
This is a purpose made tee piece, sited against and through the outer wall of the building, only to be installed by Fulcrum.
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Meter Housing: Electricity
Guidance on options for electricity meter housing.
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Properties Divided into Flats
It is essential that you contact Fulcrum as early as possible in the development stage to agree meter locations in properties divided into flats.
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Semi-Concealed Box
The semi-concealed meter box can provide an unobtrusive installation partly buried at the foot of the outer wall of the property.
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Surface Mounted Box
Surface mounted boxes provide an easily installed alternative to the built-in box and are especially suitable for conversions or modernisation of older homes.
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