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  1. 7029 dave

    down grading of fuses

    If a domestic installation has 16mm tails from the consumer unit,lets say old 6way with 60amp double pole switch, and cut out 25mm tails100amp,customer does not want to upgrade fuse board and tails.do you think the dno would downgrade cut out?
  2. L

    Pulling Main Fuse

    Hi All, Obviously I have never pull the main fuse, but out of interest does anyone know where you can get the saftey inserts from... the orange/red ones the meter guys/DNO carry to 'plug' the hole whilst the fuse is pulled... Any links etc would be good........ just for reference obviously...
  3. R

    Mermera 30A HRC fuse carrier and holder

    Morning gents and lasses, A very long shot, but does anyone happen to have one knocking around that I could purchase? All the ebay ones seem to be missing bits ect Thank you
  4. M

    dno fuse carrier

    Hi all I'm doing a condition report. I've just come across a really old tns dno fuse carrier basically it has 10mm line, and neutral single cables coming out and going into meter, these meter tails are protected by individual 3036 fuses in cut out with a 2.5mm wire, surely this would go down as...
  5. vxwestie

    Converting Double socket to a spur socket, how?

    A bit of a dilema guys, I have a customer who has fitted a sink directly in front of a dual socket,... well the drainer is, and within 300mm of the bowl edge. This is now used to feed a wall hung instant water boiler (kettle thingy) so I need to keep the supply there.... BUT .... The splash back...
  6. i=p/u

    Wylex 1361 fuse carrier

    Fuse blew in a shower circuit last night, the guy said the fuse was roasting and stuck to the fuse carrier . It's an 8.5 kw shower on 30A fuse. i poped new fuse in and stuck clamp meter on and was pulling 28A isit normal for the fuse to get roasting in 5 mins
  7. B

    domestic cut out, help needed

    Hi, I have some properties that need have been fitted with new supplies. The metering people turned up with the fuses but no carrier and told us that they dont supply the carrier. UK power networks are saying that they dont supply the carrier. is there someone that know who is responsible for...
  8. N

    16mm tails with 100amp fuse?

    I am going to be changing the consumer unit in a house. The owner arranged to have an isolator switch fitted by N power (free of charge). Ive been to look at it and the guy has fitted it with 16mm tails. The customer was told that this was because the tails to the ccu are 16mm. But it has a...
  9. HappyHippyDad

    removal of main cutout fuse!

    Hello all, I think this may be a controversial question, but here goes.. I have passed my domestic installers course and will be getting registered soon (so showing a CU change would be good). I would like to update my consumer unit and have read many of the posts on this site regarding that...
  10. S

    PPE For Service Fuse Pulling

    Hi All What PPE do you chaps wear when having to pull a service fuse for a CU change. Also has anyone pulled a fuse that has been damaged in any way leaving a dangerous situation? Thanks
  11. I

    23 lamps in a month BLOWN! carrier bags full of lamps blown over the past six months

    I have been asked to look at a problem for a customer. they have had 23 lamps blow in the last month - they haven't replaced them as they say some blow almost immediately. I plan to do a visual inspection of the lamps holders, wiring, switches etc and then some testing on the circuits and...
  12. P

    Driil, Tester, Labeller, roof carrier for sale.

    Hi I have a few items for sale long story but no use for them. They are all new and mostly unused - 1. The Tester been only a few times: MFT 1553 and software and tester leads both types been calibrated recent in excellent condition. £500 pick up or pay delivery. 2. Bosch - GBH 4-32 DFR...
  13. G

    conduit pipe carrier

    hi all, i need a pipe carrier for my van and really dont want to spend a £100 plus on one like the rhino. Ive seen a way of making them with 4" waste pipe ( i know ugly). does anyone have or use one like this and are they safe if made correctly appreciate the help and advice
  14. B

    Fuse ID

    Hello Main fuse only ID is "English Electric RO 80" . Got no pic but seemed similar size to a 1316. Never seen this make of fuse before, i presume its 80 amp but the carrier is marked 60 amp . Anybody shed any light please. And yes shouldnt be touching DNO property but its not for me its a...
  15. O

    Main Fuse Recognition

    Is there anywhere, book on line etc where you can identify the different types of fuses. I have come across a few recently which have no identification numbers on them. The attached is a 100Amp main fuse but there are no other identification numbers on it. I assume it is a BS1361 but i dont know...
  16. S

    pir coding for rewireable fuse carrier with asbestos flashguard

    Looking for some help not came across this situation before, doing pir in domestic property and the consumer unit is old mem type board with rewireable fuses, some have been changed to bs 1361 fuses but the ones that haven't have asbestos flashguard in them. What code would you suggest? Thanks
  17. S

    Main Fuse ID Help

    Having trouble identifying the main fuse on a recent CU change ( 1939 Semi ) to put on EIC, it’s an Aeroflex Fluvent Type AFS 60A rated, dimensions are approx 78mm long by 17mm wide. Have tried DNO and are no help. Any help would be appreciated as I am unsure of the KA rating. Thanks
  18. S

    What fuse?

    Doing an install - came across a main cut out with the following markings On the outside - BIGG Stamped on the inside around the fuse head - LISTING RH80 80A Any idea what I'm looking at? The house was built late 60s early 70s according to the owner.
  19. C

    Identity of main fuse

    Can you help me identify this? Sorry the pic's rotated... the thick end is the bottom! TN-S arrangement, no markings on the case. Any help appreciated.
  20. S

    What type of fuse is this?

    Hi guys, can anyone tell me what type of fuse this is and the current rating? The only thing written on the fuse is BICC and Made In England Thanks

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