Currently have a 3-phase cable supplying the house but it seems there is only one of the phases connected to a single phase meter at the moment. The house will need 3-phase available to cater for a large extension and pool, firstly, can the supplier come and replace the single phase meter for a three-phase meter, and do you know if this is free of charge ?
Also, the new meter needs to be in a new position around 15m from the original position. This means that the meter will be quite a distance from the existing DB’s (positioned over the single phase meter), would it be easier to run a sub-main from the new meter to supply the DB or re-locate the DB to the new meter position. Perhaps the voltage drop may be any issue, however all the distribution to the existing circuits are from the existing DB position and presumably it would be a lot of work to re-position the cables.
In your opinion what would be the preferred way?
Any thoughts/comments would be appreciated.
Also, the new meter needs to be in a new position around 15m from the original position. This means that the meter will be quite a distance from the existing DB’s (positioned over the single phase meter), would it be easier to run a sub-main from the new meter to supply the DB or re-locate the DB to the new meter position. Perhaps the voltage drop may be any issue, however all the distribution to the existing circuits are from the existing DB position and presumably it would be a lot of work to re-position the cables.
In your opinion what would be the preferred way?
Any thoughts/comments would be appreciated.