I'm currently arguing with my local DNO about moving of my Electric Meter. They initially said they could run my supply cable from the pole, to a bracket on the gable end and then into the loft via a 20mm access hole. From here, the cable would enter their regulation 32mm Smooth Duct where it would pass briefly through the loft before diving down the cavity to the External Meter Box, remaining inside the 32mm ducting until it arrives at the Meter Box.
They are now saying that they don't like the idea of the duct going into the void because it can't be seen. They would prefer it to be underground, but my point is that it can't be seen there either!
The cable is much safer using my method than what they are proposing. They want to come from the bracket, down the gable end to ground level, then around the bungalow underground before coming back up the wall in a hockey-stick.
I just want to know whether whatever regs they are covered by prevent the cable/duct going in the cavity? I know the unsupported cable can't go in the cavity, but surely in the ducting it's OK?
They are now saying that they don't like the idea of the duct going into the void because it can't be seen. They would prefer it to be underground, but my point is that it can't be seen there either!
The cable is much safer using my method than what they are proposing. They want to come from the bracket, down the gable end to ground level, then around the bungalow underground before coming back up the wall in a hockey-stick.
I just want to know whether whatever regs they are covered by prevent the cable/duct going in the cavity? I know the unsupported cable can't go in the cavity, but surely in the ducting it's OK?