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March 2025

Switchboard Undetected

Is it a mini transformer box, a pillar, 3D easel, or a council regulation garden shed?

Well, you can call it what you want (they don't take anything personally), but we prefer to call them switchboard kiosks. The idea for a custom-built, 3mm Ali, powder-coated, lockable, ground mounted, roadside safe, tamper & tool-proof, weatherproof, easy to work in, minimal accessories & upkeep, and sturdy kiosk came about while quoting for kerbside pump stations. Since then, we have included kiosks as a viable outdoor switchboard option in our quotes. They have proved to be popular, and BMW proof, that we have coded and included them on our website too.
The Design Brief:
Apart from the list of attributes above, we took our time to design and research the most efficient way to manufacture these kiosks with minimal leverage points if someone was determined to gain access. And also provide a dry and ventilated environment for the switchboard. The peaked roof stops condensation from dripping onto the switchboard while being steep enough to stop it from becoming an impromptu stage. An access flap below the main doors allows for leads to be plugged in, while the main doors can remain locked (option to have no access flap). 550D makes the kiosk more sturdy and deters the leaning effect, plus room for the switchboard and better ventilation. Kiosks are made to fit the switchboard, not build a switchboard to shoehorn into a kiosk. The color is customisable, although we have standardized on Karaka Green or Matt Ghost Grey.
All the kiosks on the website will be quoted empty and have the option to include a 6mm Typanel gear tray for you to populate - if you require a switchboard inside as well, please send us an email with what is required for us to quote.

 

 Coded Kiosks:

1070 x 400 x 550 outdoor kiosk
AOT1074030LK - 1070H x 400W x 550D

Originally designed to house traffic and street lighting control boards for a regional council. This has even proved to be the perfect size for a generator connection pillar, 12-way distribution &  metering box for campgrounds, or to house a series of outlets for council maintenance work. 

AOT1074030LK - Outdoor kiosk up to 12W

RB1077030LK - 1070H x 700W x 550D

Need something a bit wider to fit more ways? How about room for 48 ways plus space for incomers and E/N bars? And, if you can manage the incomers, you can add another din rail if extra ways are required. Small, compact and can be hidden in plain sight.

RB1077030LK - Outdoor kiosk up to 48W

PNC151150 - 1150H x 1100W x 550D

Where it all began, the OG of our coded kiosks. Certainly the most commonly requested size - you don't get a great grey bunker, nor do you get one that is attractive to tampering and leaning over more than you would like. Comfortably fits small to medium switchboards with controls, distribution and metering. Also caters for outdoor farm distribution and changeover switches.

PNC151150 - Kiosk for roadside pump station

PNC171550LHF - 1596H x 1705W x 550D
Want a more of a garden shed size, but not so big things can get miss-placed? This size gave more room for council pump controls, two-door easy access and an access flap on the left-hand side. Still solid and weatherproof.

PNC171550LHF - Large pump & controls kiosk

We have designed and built iterations of the OG design to allow room for bigger or more specialized switchboards. If you need a different size kiosk or want to look at options, please send us an email with a list of what is required.

 

 

 

 

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Hey! you made it to the end!
And, so will we! The team here at emf will continue to keep in touch to support and service you the best way we can through these times. We are locals who support locals who helps to keep NZ plugged in. 
If you have got any urgent queries, please give us a ring.
0800 746 436