Need some advice

Rappid · Dec 3, 2013

Had a look at a new build, the house has been knocked down and re-built and now waiting for first fix.
Would I be right in assuming the fuse is rated at 57A, don't fancy pulling that fuse to check

telectrix · Dec 3, 2013

just get DNO to replace the head. who cares what rating it is, i'ts out of the ark.

Silly Sausage · Dec 3, 2013

Would I be right in assuming the fuse is rated at 57A

NO! it could be anything.
I'm amazed you haven't had a slating for opening that up! :smilielol5:
(I'd open it as well!)

LeeH · Dec 3, 2013

What's with the Red and Blue singles?

Farmelectrics · Dec 3, 2013

Contact dno they'll replace or should

sparks55 · Dec 3, 2013

Noticed the two singles as well my first thought
Also looks like mr meter man has fitted a new digital meter so why don't they inform DNO about these old heads seems they just pull fuse change meter then go come across a few in London area like the one in pic all with new meters fitted

Plonker 3 · Dec 3, 2013

If the house has been knocked down and rebuilt, why is the old head still in situ?

overskilled · Dec 3, 2013

That is ancient.....
I also note the "use asbestos tube when rewiring"

Thankfully not many of them kicking around these parts....think the hydro dealt with most of them as they do both dno and metering work. Though now I've said that I'm going to come across one of these "lovely" service heads......

sparks55 · Dec 3, 2013

Phone DNO and say that it's making buzzing noises and the odd wisp of smoke

Rappid · Dec 4, 2013

LeeH said:
What's with the Red and Blue singles?

Red and blue singles is builders handy work. It's 6mm cable running into a CU to provide lighting and power for tools.
Don't know the full story but it was an old bungalow, and when the owner applied to extend it, building control told them they had to knock it down as the existing footings and walls could not take the weight of the new roof.

Hawkmoon · Dec 4, 2013

Rappid said:
Red and blue singles is builders handy work. It's 6mm cable running into a CU to provide lighting and power for tools.
Don't know the full story but it was an old bungalow, and when the owner applied to extend it, building control told them they had to knock it down as the existing footings and walls could not take the weight of the new roof.

So they demolished the house, rebuilt it and...remounted that??

I get it - it's a 'listed' head!