Where can i get one of these

bernardgreen · 21 Dec 2020

If you fiddle with the cut out and/or the fuse in it be careful that the insulation does not crumble way where indicated and create a short between Live and Neutral in the supply cable.

The upstream fuse will be at least 200 Amps and possible 400 Amps.
If 200 Amps then the arc burning at the Live to Neutral will be creating about 50 kW of heat.
This could result in the supply cable continuing to burn down into the ground.
Damage to the house could be extensive

https://www.esfrs.org/black-museum/all-the-black-museum-cases/faulty-cut-out-fuse/

chivers67 · 21 Dec 2020

One of my Neighbours had an issue with their cut out a number of years ago and almost had his house burn down!

Guitarguy · 21 Dec 2020

I have a couple of those exact cutouts in my van, I keep them for spares but they aren’t going to anyone.
The fuse pictured isn’t the correct type for that.
Don’t mess about with it, you will lose believe me as without the correct expertise, PPE and tools/equipment it has a high chance of flashing over with you in the firing line, if you don’t end up dead, you won’t enjoy your time in hospital

Ashbou10 · 1 Jan 2021

Guitarguy said:
I have a couple of those exact cutouts in my van, I keep them for spares but they aren’t going to anyone.
The fuse pictured isn’t the correct type for that.
Don’t mess about with it, you will lose believe me as without the correct expertise, PPE and tools/equipment it has a high chance of flashing over with you in the firing line, if you don’t end up dead, you won’t enjoy your time in hospital

What is the correct type that should go on it?

bernardgreen · 1 Jan 2021

Ashbou10 said:
What is the correct type that should go on it?

Put that question in writing to your DNO.

Guitarguy · 1 Jan 2021

Ashbou10 said:
What is the correct type that should go on it?

Seeing that you don’t know tells me that it isn’t something you should touch

Screech20 · 2 Jan 2021

I have a shelf full of them in my van. But they’re not to be put into the wrong hands.
Why do you want one? If there’s something wrong with it, it won’t cost you to have it repaired/replaced.

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Where can i get one of these

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