How to prevent water leakage in the meter box? Do you need to replace the meter box with a new one?

To prevent water leakage in the meter box, the following measures can be taken:

Strengthen sealing: When installing the meter box, waterproof sealant or waterproof tape should be used to effectively seal the inlet, ensuring that water cannot penetrate into the inside of the meter box.

Install drainage pipes: Install drainage pipes around the meter box to timely drain accumulated water and prevent it from seeping into the meter box.

Setting up waterproof facilities: If the meter box is installed outdoors, it can be considered to use a meter box with waterproof functions, such as a meter box with a rain cover and rain drip eaves, to improve waterproof performance.

Regular inspection and maintenance: Regularly check the sealing of the electric meter box and the dryness of the surrounding environment. If the sealing is not tight or there is water accumulation around it, it should be dealt with in a timely manner.

As for whether a new meter box is needed, it depends on the degree of damage and waterproof performance of the meter box. If the meter box has aged, damaged, or has poor waterproof performance and cannot be solved through repair measures, then replacing the meter box with a new one may be a better choice. However, if the meter box is in good condition and waterproof measures are in place, there is no need to replace it with a new one.