T&E feeding CU from Meter

[New2Game]

I've come across a CU which is supplied my 10mm T&E from the meter to the CU. Is the supply company resposible for putting in proper, safe, meter tails? Would there be a fee?

 

[DESL]

It's the consumer's responsibility not supply company.

 

[New2Game]

So how does it get connected into meter without seals be broken? Does consumer have to pay Supply company to connect it in? Or what is correct procedure?

 

[DESL]

When you say you've come across this, is it in your own property or someone elses?

A little more info would be helpful.

 

[ebee]

Its not unknown. seen it a lot actually on older systems

 

[New2Game]

My aunty just bought it

 

[RF Lighting]

Came across this one the other day.

10.0mm² rubber T&E into a shiny new meter

 

[davy_owen_88]

RF, its shocking how oblivious some of the DNO's workers are when it comes to replacing meters/installing isolator switches etc. in installations that are clearly dangerous.

I recently had to persuade a neighbour to get her house rewired after noticing she had no earth rod (TT supply) on an old consumer unit (no RCD), and the consumer unit was connected with 6mm t&e. Despite the fact she recently had the meter replaced, the guy who carried out the work didn't even mention that there was a problem... I mean how is a 75 year old woman going to know unless someone tells her?

 

[DESL]

I've seen worse where there is a nice new meter connected to cloth covered tails the electricity providers don't give a toss all they're interested in is collecting their money.

In the old days when it the REC did the lot it was different!!!

 

[jj4091]

Have to second that I'm afraid!!!