Dangerous PME electric box
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But what about the cut-out?
> Do the cut-out tails not need to be IP4X?
Cut-out tails exiting cutout do so at the top.
- IP4x applies
- 1mm ball/rod test
Cut-out tails exiting cutout & entering meter do so at bottom
- IP2x applies
- 12.5mm ball/rod test
Not sure if DNO equipment must meet the IP4x test on bottom of the meter/teleswitch/contactor. Different regs for their equipment, but HASAW ESQW does apply.
In the 1980s many DNO wanted "something done".
- Suggestion was a panel that fitted over cable/cutout/meter/isolator
- It was sort of a "grid system" with clip-in bits
- Notice an isolator was planned (later integrated into digi meters)
- No problem of design or approval
Failed due to variety of existing installs & thus cost.
Solution was the meter box for new install/relocate.
Fails for retrofitment due to cost.
- You pay for box, hockey-stick - and its fitment
- You pay for 100A Switchfuse if tail length requires (£80-120)
- You pay for cable refit, higher if PILC, higher if Loop-In
Typical is 850, plus 350 for PILC, x2 if a loop-in supply.
PILC surcharge as few will not tape up & pull back, cut, push up hockey stick.
Doubling because you have to pay for the neighbours if it loops off yours.
Shared water is the same, you have to pay for neighbours as well.
If the spark refuses to work on it, I would want the reason known re safety. So in absence of photographs give him a ring and ask.
Cut-out tails exiting cutout do so at the top.
- IP4x applies
- 1mm ball/rod test
Cut-out tails exiting cutout & entering meter do so at bottom
- IP2x applies
- 12.5mm ball/rod test
Not sure if DNO equipment must meet the IP4x test on bottom of the meter/teleswitch/contactor. Different regs for their equipment, but HASAW ESQW does apply.
In the 1980s many DNO wanted "something done".
- Suggestion was a panel that fitted over cable/cutout/meter/isolator
- It was sort of a "grid system" with clip-in bits
- Notice an isolator was planned (later integrated into digi meters)
- No problem of design or approval
Failed due to variety of existing installs & thus cost.
Solution was the meter box for new install/relocate.
Fails for retrofitment due to cost.
- You pay for box, hockey-stick - and its fitment
- You pay for 100A Switchfuse if tail length requires (£80-120)
- You pay for cable refit, higher if PILC, higher if Loop-In
Typical is 850, plus 350 for PILC, x2 if a loop-in supply.
PILC surcharge as few will not tape up & pull back, cut, push up hockey stick.
Doubling because you have to pay for the neighbours if it loops off yours.
Shared water is the same, you have to pay for neighbours as well.
If the spark refuses to work on it, I would want the reason known re safety. So in absence of photographs give him a ring and ask.
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