Has anyone seen a service head like this before?

chris day · May 28, 2017

Hello guys
Just finished an installation for a client and got to the testing and cert phase and thought id check the primary device.
i found an old rewire able fuse holder with what looks to be a copper cable installed as opposed to fuse wire.
Can i get some fuse wire to protect 25mm cable sufficiently as i only have the usual 3036 30a-6a wire?

[ElectriciansForums.net] Has anyone seen a service head like this before?

Octopus · May 28, 2017

The "fuse" is NOT something you should be altering or changing.....

What rating is the service head fuse wire?

Why do you need 25mm tails?

telectrix · May 28, 2017

get DNO to come and fit a new head.

Ian1981 · May 28, 2017

Old as the hills that Chris

chris day · May 28, 2017

Murdoch said:
The "fuse" is NOT something you should be altering or changing.....

What rating is the service head fuse wire?

Why do you need 25mm tails?

The head currently has a copper 2.5 cable and no fuse wire.
I have only installed a new circuit on a DB which has 25mm tails.
I have a habit of checking the service head if the tags have been cut when doing an install cert.
I was hoping to get some 60a fuse wire but your correct I should just tell client to speak to DNO.
On that subject is as simple as client contacting her service provider?

chris day · May 28, 2017

Ian1981 said:
Old as the hills that Chris

1875 the head is and look at this logo which I think is cool

telectrix · May 28, 2017

not the service provider, the DNO. not always the same organisation.

chris day · May 28, 2017

telectrix said:
not the service provider, the DNO. not always the same organisation.

Ok thanks, normally this is not charged to the homeowner from my word of mouth I have been told?

Taylortwocities · May 28, 2017

At least there is not (does not appear to be) a fuse in the neutral!

I agree. You need to get the DNO (probably UKPN if u in london) to come and look at that. Tell them its as old as the hills and falling apart.

davesparks · May 28, 2017

Generally the DNOs won't remove those old fuse carriers live due to the number of accidents which have occurred, and you're doing it with no special training or protection, are you mad or suicidal?

chris day · May 28, 2017

davesparks said:
Generally the DNOs won't remove those old fuse carriers live due to the number of accidents which have occurred, and you're doing it with no special training or protection, are you mad or suicidal?

Hello dave
You may have the wrong idea, i was simply talking about the possibility of changing the copper wire you can see to a 60a equivalent fuse wire.
However the advice of overyone has been greatly received and I will get client to get the DNO to change the service head as opposed to me changing the fuse wire. (Which I should not Ben touching anyway)
And yes if I were to even think about changing the service head I would be daft which I would never even dream of even if I were to be paid a million squid

chris day · May 28, 2017

I agree. You need to get the DNO (probably UKPN if u in london) to come and look at that. Tell them its as old as the hills and falling apart.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Taylor

Would mentioning the fuse wire being copper to the DNO be a bad idea as the DNO may come after me for pulling the fuse and just say like you said the service head is ancient?

Taylortwocities · May 28, 2017

You shpould not be touching it. Admit that and they may charge you for making it good.

Just say its really old and looks dangerous. Can they come and check it please.

chris day · May 28, 2017

Just say its really old and looks dangerous. Can they come and check it please.[/QUOTE]

Good shout I am emailing clinet not to make this priority, side point is that we have a 2.5mm copper cable supplying the entire house which must have been like this for some time bloody hell!!!

snowhead · May 28, 2017

I thought someone said they could hear that head/fuse buzzing???

Has anyone seen a service head like this before?

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