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ahuman
Hello all.
I'm planning on fitting a new dual RCD CU and installing a new dedicated ringmain and low voltage lighting for the kitchen, and have found someone willing to connect, test and sign off my work.They want £200 for this, which I feel is fair.
I would like to move my meter and supply cable to beneath the gas meter, and have the CU above the gas meter so all the services are in the corner of the room and not spread across the wall as they currently are.
I inherited a main fuse with no seals when I bought the house 6 years ago and pulled the fuse a few years back to fit an electric shower and oven, both on RCBO's (see picture).
Because of my old CU, I had to cut the CU tails and fit 100A connectors to take the new RCBO's. I have tied the earth to neutral (recommended by a qualified spark) as there did not seem to be an earth at all !!
Can I just move the wooden meter board (4 screws) , and get longer tails to connect to the new CU, and would the DNO reseal my main fuse without making a fuss about it being moved?
I will be connecting the earth to my incoming water and gas pipes using proper clamps and 10mm cable. Do I also need to clamp (carefully) onto the lead supply cable sheath too?
I will obviously be very careful moving the old lead sheaved supply cable, and will box it in once moved.
Any advice appreciated. I'm having it all checked out before connecting.
I'm planning on fitting a new dual RCD CU and installing a new dedicated ringmain and low voltage lighting for the kitchen, and have found someone willing to connect, test and sign off my work.They want £200 for this, which I feel is fair.
I would like to move my meter and supply cable to beneath the gas meter, and have the CU above the gas meter so all the services are in the corner of the room and not spread across the wall as they currently are.
I inherited a main fuse with no seals when I bought the house 6 years ago and pulled the fuse a few years back to fit an electric shower and oven, both on RCBO's (see picture).
Because of my old CU, I had to cut the CU tails and fit 100A connectors to take the new RCBO's. I have tied the earth to neutral (recommended by a qualified spark) as there did not seem to be an earth at all !!
Can I just move the wooden meter board (4 screws) , and get longer tails to connect to the new CU, and would the DNO reseal my main fuse without making a fuss about it being moved?
I will be connecting the earth to my incoming water and gas pipes using proper clamps and 10mm cable. Do I also need to clamp (carefully) onto the lead supply cable sheath too?
I will obviously be very careful moving the old lead sheaved supply cable, and will box it in once moved.
Any advice appreciated. I'm having it all checked out before connecting.
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