Hi
due to alterations I need to move my electric meter and fusebox. SWEB will be moving the meter, but I will be moving and replacing the box myself, however there are a couple of things I need advice on.
1) The meters and boxes I've had in any house I've lived in have all been mounted on a wooden board. Is this just for convenience or is it a requirement, and if so are there any specifications (eg fire resistant).
2) As I will be away when SWEB move the meter I want to install the new box in advance. Will I be able to feed a supply to the new box from the old (treat it like an extension) and if so what size cable should I use.
3) SWEB have asked that the cable from meter to box is laid and the tails are accessible for connection to the metre.
i) What size cable do I need
ii) It will run through an external wall and under the floor . I assume it
will have to be in conduit. Will this be standard, or specially rated.
iii) They wont do any work in the house, including connecting the new
fusebox. How do I safely feed a supply to the new fusebox (as
mentioned in Q2) and connect the new cable to run outside to the
new meter box without leaving exposed live wires. I want to avoid
my wife and kids being without power while I'm away.
due to alterations I need to move my electric meter and fusebox. SWEB will be moving the meter, but I will be moving and replacing the box myself, however there are a couple of things I need advice on.
1) The meters and boxes I've had in any house I've lived in have all been mounted on a wooden board. Is this just for convenience or is it a requirement, and if so are there any specifications (eg fire resistant).
2) As I will be away when SWEB move the meter I want to install the new box in advance. Will I be able to feed a supply to the new box from the old (treat it like an extension) and if so what size cable should I use.
3) SWEB have asked that the cable from meter to box is laid and the tails are accessible for connection to the metre.
i) What size cable do I need
ii) It will run through an external wall and under the floor . I assume it
will have to be in conduit. Will this be standard, or specially rated.
iii) They wont do any work in the house, including connecting the new
fusebox. How do I safely feed a supply to the new fusebox (as
mentioned in Q2) and connect the new cable to run outside to the
new meter box without leaving exposed live wires. I want to avoid
my wife and kids being without power while I'm away.