isolator between cu and meter

[WabbitPoo]

Thanks for all the advice, that looks just like what i was trying to describe. I may have to work live as the local leccy company will charge me to pull their fuse, but i would rather feed and terminate a live cable into an isolator than a fiddly consumer unit or am i being stupid.I know there is a risk but it will mean i can work on my new CU in the future in (safe mode) with the isolator in place.

Are you MAD???? Check your will is sorted out, first.

 

[comms]

pulled my service fuse to change cu (had no rcd on old one), then had rec out to extend service incomer cables (tt system) around new extension, they said not a problem the seals being removed & while they were did I want them to fit a isolation switch as they are free of charge, this is in the Berkshire area.

As said dont do it live could be the last thing you ever do.

 

[securespark]

I may have to work live.

Under no circumstances should you do this.

Hey!! That's MY job!

 

[Knighty]

WOW!! what a response.Listen thanks for all the advice,its nice to know someone cares. working live is sometimes done as a last resort.In this case it isnt,, i am just gonna pull the fuse as it looks in good condition and loose not welded to the caseso a gentle, carefull tug should do it.

Thanks again.

 

[andy]

WOW!! what a response.Listen thanks for all the advice,its nice to know someone cares. working live is sometimes done as a last resort.In this case it isnt,, i am just gonna pull the fuse as it looks in good condition and loose not welded to the caseso a gentle, carefull tug should do it.

Thanks again.

just make sure everything is switch OFF before you pull/insert the fuse

 

[Careful_Bodger]

.....oh, and keep the fuse in your pocket while you work. This avoids 1) losing it, and 2) the highly embarrasing effect caused when a helpful assistant re-inserts the fuse before you are ready.

You might also like to check that the fuse rating agrees with that on the holder label (mine didnt!)

 

[lord nicon21]

hi where is this fuse can some one give me some pics and is it the main one ?

 

[andy]

hi where is this fuse can some one give me some pics and is it the main one ?

its a box before the meter. it should have a seal in thru it so you cant open it w/o breaking it

 

[securespark]

Why do you want to know?

 

[lord nicon21]

so if the seal is broken will they pick up on this and make you pay for a new one ??

 

[Scoby_Beasley]

so if the seal is broken will they pick up on this and make you pay for a new one ??

They could arrest you and charge you with theft, if they want to, who knows why you broke the seals, to bypass the meter maybe ?

As an addendum, changed supplier 18mths ago, many phone calls complaints over no bill etc.. Had a bill for £720+ land on me mat today with threats of court action !! Bar stewards

 

[lord nicon21]

oh thats well not very good so is there any othere way of doing the job other than doing it live?

 

[theshogun]

Have you enquired to your REC about fitting isolation swich

 

[lord nicon21]

not really but why .. i read stuff about you can't do it your self and stuff

 

[securespark]

????????