I'm just posting some information which might prove useful. Firstly, at last a good company with excellent communication and knowledgeable staff - well done to my DNO, UKPN. The blokes who came were superb.
My spark recommended a fuse upgrade prior to installation of an EV charger so the survey chaps came today. Now for what I learned / inferred from their visit.
1. A fuse upgrade is not possible if an old-style mechanical meter is present. (I was expecting that).
2. Oily discharge from the incoming cable is nothing to worry about if it is only a problem in warm weather and nothing feels unduly hot.
3. Some meter fitters don't tighten the connections enough, especially those in the fuse holder. Always say to them 'please make sure that the connections are tight'.
4. Most DNOs are not concerned if a bonding clamp is used to provide a main earth on a lead incomer provided it is fitted correctly.
Do the experts on here agree with my 4 points?
(I have arranged to have a smart meter fitted soon and then an 80A fuse will go in.)
My spark recommended a fuse upgrade prior to installation of an EV charger so the survey chaps came today. Now for what I learned / inferred from their visit.
1. A fuse upgrade is not possible if an old-style mechanical meter is present. (I was expecting that).
2. Oily discharge from the incoming cable is nothing to worry about if it is only a problem in warm weather and nothing feels unduly hot.
3. Some meter fitters don't tighten the connections enough, especially those in the fuse holder. Always say to them 'please make sure that the connections are tight'.
4. Most DNOs are not concerned if a bonding clamp is used to provide a main earth on a lead incomer provided it is fitted correctly.
Do the experts on here agree with my 4 points?
(I have arranged to have a smart meter fitted soon and then an 80A fuse will go in.)