Hi all,
I've read a couple of threads on DIYnot about moving meters/supplies and the need (legally or otherwise) to get you supplier/DNO to do it. At the risk of starting a heated debate about health and safety and the electricity laws, I have a question...
The attached photo shows my meter and the main incoming supply coming in bottom right. The consumer unit is to the left and this will have to be replaced/rewired (not the job in question). As you can see the whole lot is located on a back board.
I want to remove the wall that this lot are on as part of a remodel.
My question is: Can I unscrew the backboard and move the lot onto the adjacent wall. As this is in the direction of the incomer all this would mean is bending the main incomer through 90deg but interns of actual connections all the changes would be on my side of the meter.
Is that OK or do I (officially) still need to get the DNO involved?
Thanks in advance, Joe
PS, I'm getting of of my mates who has his Part P to do the consumer unit, just want some steer before a go suggesting things....
I've read a couple of threads on DIYnot about moving meters/supplies and the need (legally or otherwise) to get you supplier/DNO to do it. At the risk of starting a heated debate about health and safety and the electricity laws, I have a question...
The attached photo shows my meter and the main incoming supply coming in bottom right. The consumer unit is to the left and this will have to be replaced/rewired (not the job in question). As you can see the whole lot is located on a back board.
I want to remove the wall that this lot are on as part of a remodel.
My question is: Can I unscrew the backboard and move the lot onto the adjacent wall. As this is in the direction of the incomer all this would mean is bending the main incomer through 90deg but interns of actual connections all the changes would be on my side of the meter.
Is that OK or do I (officially) still need to get the DNO involved?
Thanks in advance, Joe
PS, I'm getting of of my mates who has his Part P to do the consumer unit, just want some steer before a go suggesting things....