joining / extending tails

[dorazoo]

Hello,

I would like to extend the tails that connect my consumer unit. The unit will be moved in the kitchen so the tails need to be longer than they are now.

I know it is against DNO regs to do this work but i am determined to do it because i have not got the time to wait for the DNO's appointment and I consider myself to be quite good at DIY.

What tools do i need for this job?
I've read a few posts that illustrate the practice of crimping wires, can i do the same with tails?

thanks

 

[RF Lighting]

NO!!!

You don't seem to have the first clue what you are doing.

Working on the meter tails is possibly the most dangerous bit of the installation you can do on a domestic installation.

Which tails are you wanting to extend? How do you propose to isolate the tails?

 

[dannyboi2003]

I know it is against DNO regs to do this work but i am determined to do it because i have not got the time to wait for the DNO's appointment and I consider myself to be quite good at DIY.

My advice would be to make sure your will is up to date and have the number of a local undertakers handy too!

What I'm trying to say is you have just demonstrated just how incapable you are of doing this work, please for your own safety engage the services of a qualified electrician and get the DNO to fit an isolator.

Electricity kills ANYONE!

 

[dorazoo]

i appreciate your concents but i can assure you that i am researching this project.
I will pull the fuse from the cutout so it will be safe to work on the tails.

i just want to know what is the best way to actually extend the tails.

 

[dannyboi2003]

What if the fuse holder falls apart in your hands as your removing it? I don't fancy your chances against a substation fuse, if there is one!

Please do not attempt this work yourself.

 

[securespark]

You should not tamper with the cut-out.

I must confess, I begin to doubt your skills when you query how to do this job, and consider crimping tails an option.

Get your DNO to fit an isolator switch, then you can work in safety.

Then you will need to install a submain.

 

[RF Lighting]

What happens if you draw an arc across the main fuse, or it falls apart in you hand?

YOU MUST NOT DO THIS WORK.
IT IS DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL.

 

[BS3036]

(NAPIT forum windup?)

 

[dorazoo]

have you tried ringing the UU call centre requesting an isolator??

i don't think so!!!!

I will carry out this work no doubt about that.

In terms of tampering with the cutout i will wear rubber gloves and rubber boots.

I know other guys round here that have opened up their cutouts and everything went ok.

 

[dannyboi2003]

Quite frankly you are an idiot! This will be my last reply to this thread seeing as there is no talking sense to you.

 

[streetlighter]

Make sure you pull the fuse carrier out with no load on it ( turn off the main switch )
Wear insulated gauntlets and a full face visor when you withdraw the fuse carrier, And when its out make sure the live parts in the cutout are well shrouded.

 

[securespark]

have you tried ringing the UU call centre requesting an isolator??

i don't think so!!!

Quite literally, hundreds of times in the last 20+ years.

If the won't fit an isolator, you can request they come and pull the fuse for you, then fit your own. In fact, fit it first, with tails feeding it the right length to go to the meter, then while they are there they can wire your switch in. No need for them to return.

Just make sure you get an enclosure where UU can seal up their side of the switch.

There is no need for your devil-may-care attitude.

And just because someone else got away with it does not mean you will be so lucky.

 

[BigJon]

In terms of tampering with the cutout i will wear rubber gloves and rubber boots..

This HAS got to be a wind up, at least i hope it is, for he OP's sake