Are there any regulations that govern the distance between the meter and consuner unit for new installations? proposed distance is @ 8m. if it is run in armour is that ok?
What is sort of protective device is protecting the armoured cable? If it is your electric providers cutout service fuse (before the meter) then you will need to consult them as to how long your tails can be, they sometimes stipulate a maximum which their service fuse can protect. You'll also need to ensure that the correct size armoured cable is used.
If you install your own switch fuse after the meter and make the supply to the consumer unit a submain then apart from the normal wiring regs, I don't think there are any additional restricitions as such.
If you install your own switch fuse after the meter and make the supply to the consumer unit a submain then apart from the normal wiring regs, I don't think there are any additional restricitions as such.
The isolator after you meter is just that. An isolator.
It is not suitable to provide overcurrent protection to your SWA cable.
There is no need to install an additional isolator at your CU either. The SWA should be terminated straight into you CU (providing it is a metal clad CU)
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