Letterbox
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The humble letterbox... |
The humble letterbox... |
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How should it be designed? |
How should it be designed? |
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| − | note: Australian perspective here |
+ | ''note: This page is written from an Australian perspective, from discussions between Nemo and postmen in both family and friend circles.'' |
Many letterboxes are still designed from a mid 20th century perspective, when postcards and smaller enveloped were common. In the early 21st century, most mail is now bills or similar. Usually in a tri-folded A4 or similar size. Also common are magazines and so on - usually A4 size. Older letterboxes cannot handle some or all of these. |
Many letterboxes are still designed from a mid 20th century perspective, when postcards and smaller enveloped were common. In the early 21st century, most mail is now bills or similar. Usually in a tri-folded A4 or similar size. Also common are magazines and so on - usually A4 size. Older letterboxes cannot handle some or all of these. |
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| − | This page has come about from Nemo's discussions with postmen... |
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* floor area sufficient to lay a [[Wikipedia:Envelope size|C4 envelope]] (or [[Wikipedia:MacBook Air|MacBook Air]], which is the same size to within 2mm) flat |
* floor area sufficient to lay a [[Wikipedia:Envelope size|C4 envelope]] (or [[Wikipedia:MacBook Air|MacBook Air]], which is the same size to within 2mm) flat |
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* 'mouth' sufficient width to eat said C4 envelope. Approx 3cm high. |
* 'mouth' sufficient width to eat said C4 envelope. Approx 3cm high. |
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Revision as of 16:20, 13 May 2008
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The humble letterbox...
How should it be designed?
Why redesign?
note: This page is written from an Australian perspective, from discussions between Nemo and postmen in both family and friend circles.
Many letterboxes are still designed from a mid 20th century perspective, when postcards and smaller enveloped were common. In the early 21st century, most mail is now bills or similar. Usually in a tri-folded A4 or similar size. Also common are magazines and so on - usually A4 size. Older letterboxes cannot handle some or all of these.
New design
- floor area sufficient to lay a C4 envelope (or MacBook Air, which is the same size to within 2mm) flat
- 'mouth' sufficient width to eat said C4 envelope. Approx 3cm high.
- entire box should be approx 10cm high to prevent regurgitation theft
- top and sides of mouth should have overhang (lips!) to protect from weather.
Security
- Box should be lockable, and internal mail not be reachable through the mouth or other openings.
- Box should be securely bolted down to prevent theft of entire box
Placement
- Between approx 100 and 150cm from ground level (keyed from height of mouth), and no further than 50cm back from the path (ie, postie reach)
