This may sound like a really weird problem, but i have just been broken into and some thieves have stolen my main household fuse (the one only accesible by the electric company, with the anti-tamper metal wires), and i have a friend in the trade who says he will fit it for me if i can get hold of one. The electric company are trying to charge me through the roof, and my insurance company wont pay out. Does anyone know how i can get hold of a replacement main fuse. Any pointers or suggestion would be highly appreciated. Thanks
SEALED SERVICE FUSEBOX! - HOW CAN I GET A REPLACEMENT?
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bad move telling the lectric company about it they know now and they could hold it against you in future
insureance wise its a tricky situation: it's not yours but it's in your property and therefore to some extent at least your job to keep it secure
insureance wise its a tricky situation: it's not yours but it's in your property and therefore to some extent at least your job to keep it secure
Why on earth would someone nick that? 
Surely if it blows the electric company replace it anyway?
I doubt you'll find them in DIY shops as your dealing with the mains coming into your house before it hits the consumer unit/RCD, which probably isnt a 'DIY' job.
My electric box is right by the front door too. How much are thy trying to charge you, out of interest?
Surely if it blows the electric company replace it anyway?I doubt you'll find them in DIY shops as your dealing with the mains coming into your house before it hits the consumer unit/RCD, which probably isnt a 'DIY' job.
My electric box is right by the front door too. How much are thy trying to charge you, out of interest?
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hmm
that wire will either be live,destroyed by the current or on a blown fuse
as its an outside meter box i really think it is the recs responsibility
btw i'm told that with publically traded compaines invester relations is often a good route for gettting in contact with upper management
that wire will either be live,destroyed by the current or on a blown fuse
as its an outside meter box i really think it is the recs responsibility
btw i'm told that with publically traded compaines invester relations is often a good route for gettting in contact with upper management
I honestly dont know, all it is is a copper pole, its not an actual fuse, i think theyre all pretty universal to all propertys. They said it willc ost £50 consultation and they were unsure how much the fuse was going to be. As i say, i have a friend in the trade who will do it for free s long as i get the fuse for him. Any ideas????????
If the service fuse was outside the property, I can't see for the life of me how they can possibly attempt to charge you for replacing it. As previously mentioned, it's their property, not yours. They should have the necessary insurance for damage to/theft of their property. It's akin to BT trying to charge you if someone drove into a telegraph pole outside your house.
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Jon..where the service box is located is IRRELEVENT.
It is the property of the Supply Company, and as such they MUST replace the fuse.
If the fuse holder is missing, then you have a dangerous situation as there is exposed live parts.
You have a Police report for the burglary I take it.
Simply say this to the supply company.
The Live cable coming into my property is exposed as the fuse holder is missing, this situation is dangerous, and you have THE LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY under the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ACT 1989 to ensure that it is made safe.
If you have small children stress this too them, and state you have no hot water or heating as your boiler does not work as you have no power. Tell them that they are legally responsible for not responding to an electrical emergency connected to their property and that if they fail to replace the stolen equipment you will be taking legal action in the morning.
Don't speak to the f*****g idiots that answer the phone, they are probably in Bangalore, demand to speak to a manager.
It is the property of the Supply Company, and as such they MUST replace the fuse.
If the fuse holder is missing, then you have a dangerous situation as there is exposed live parts.
You have a Police report for the burglary I take it.
Simply say this to the supply company.
The Live cable coming into my property is exposed as the fuse holder is missing, this situation is dangerous, and you have THE LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY under the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ACT 1989 to ensure that it is made safe.
If you have small children stress this too them, and state you have no hot water or heating as your boiler does not work as you have no power. Tell them that they are legally responsible for not responding to an electrical emergency connected to their property and that if they fail to replace the stolen equipment you will be taking legal action in the morning.
Don't speak to the f*****g idiots that answer the phone, they are probably in Bangalore, demand to speak to a manager.
In case the victim has a mickey-mouse burglar alarm?Simon212 said:Why on earth would someone nick that?
It is bizarre.
jonnyt - was anything else taken? Light bulbs? Sockets?
Simon212 said:Why on earth would someone nick that?
I doubt you'll find them in DIY shops as your dealing with the mains coming into your house before it hits the consumer unit/RCD, which probably isnt a 'DIY' job.
My electric box is right by the front door too. How much are thy trying to charge you, out of interest?
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Stod
Thieves will steal anything unless it's nailed down.
Now that the electricity supply industry has been disaggregated it's more difficult to pin down responsability. Responsibility for the termination lies with the local Distribution Network Operator, not with the electricity supplier to whom you pay your bills.
What jonnyt needs is a friend that can kick ass with the DNO. Energywatch is appointed by the government to help. (Don't use Energywatch.co.uk, you need Energywatch.org.uk, as my link.
You may find that you still have to pay. You undertook to do so when you signed up for your supply.
Now that the electricity supply industry has been disaggregated it's more difficult to pin down responsability. Responsibility for the termination lies with the local Distribution Network Operator, not with the electricity supplier to whom you pay your bills.
What jonnyt needs is a friend that can kick ass with the DNO. Energywatch is appointed by the government to help. (Don't use Energywatch.co.uk, you need Energywatch.org.uk, as my link.
You may find that you still have to pay. You undertook to do so when you signed up for your supply.
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Big_Spark
Stod said:
Can't make him pay. It is there property, it is a legally required safety device, and the house being locked is adequate legal precautions against interference..don't let them charge you for it.
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I have come across this many times in war-torn Manchester (!).
This is a very common tactic used by house breakers. They pull out the fuse to disable all electrical security items, such as floodlights, cameras and BA's. Then, just because they are total c*nts, they walk off with the fuse.
Get a crime reference number from the officer you reported the crime to and as Jim says, give this to the REC.
Politely but firmly point out that the installation is now dangerous, and that they have an obligation to restore power to the property.
As the house stands at the moment legally it is unfit for human habitation being without heat, hot water light etc...
STAND FIRM AND TAKE NO CR*P, MATE.
Good Luck!
Your REC should have an emergency number. Use it and stress the importance of being reconnected ASAP. After all, if you were elderley, for all they know you could be dying of hypothermia (and I have seen a case like that, very sad).
This is a very common tactic used by house breakers. They pull out the fuse to disable all electrical security items, such as floodlights, cameras and BA's. Then, just because they are total c*nts, they walk off with the fuse.
Get a crime reference number from the officer you reported the crime to and as Jim says, give this to the REC.
Politely but firmly point out that the installation is now dangerous, and that they have an obligation to restore power to the property.
As the house stands at the moment legally it is unfit for human habitation being without heat, hot water light etc...
STAND FIRM AND TAKE NO CR*P, MATE.
Good Luck!
Your REC should have an emergency number. Use it and stress the importance of being reconnected ASAP. After all, if you were elderley, for all they know you could be dying of hypothermia (and I have seen a case like that, very sad).
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