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  1. J

    Can anyone confirm who is responsible for replacing the meter back board?

    Hi, Can anyone confirm who is responsible for replacing the meter back board. Have situation, where BG removed the meter (arrears), from a backboard riddled with woodworm/rot, which then disintegrated, wth the cutout no longer secured to the board. BG attend to replace the meter but cant fit as...
  2. S

    External Ceiling Downlights 90mm Cutout??

    Need to replace 4 downlights on 2 outdoor balconies. They will have to fit on the existing 90mm cutouts on the wood. Does anyone know where I could purchase these from??? Or could I put normal downlights? As although they are external, they are pretty sheltered. Struggling to find outdoor...
  3. J

    Immersion thermal cutout

    "oh my HW is not working" Either 3 things, voltage not going through stat, through thermal cut out switch, or its not pulling any amps and change the whole lot. But recently I have been having to reset LOADS of thermal cutouts. I know they trip because it gets too hot. My question is, why do...
  4. R

    200amp isolator at cutout position.

    I am currently working on a contract replacing lateral main cables to a block of flats including installing a new 3 phase Ryefield with BS88 63A fuses. Is there any requirement to provide a 200amp 3 phase isolation switch between the DLO 200amp service head and my Ryefield board. If so what...
  5. E

    black oil stuff dripping out of cutout

    just been to price for a board change and some remedial works, i noticed the cutout has a black puddle below it, and it's dripping out from inside it. sort of like a black oily stuff. anyone seen this before??
  6. 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...
  7. K

    Cut out fuse

    Hi, I've been to a property with an old style 3036 cut out, and have contacted the DNO to update this under maintenance. They are saying they that they will charge between £500-700 to update with a 60 amp cut out. Seems extreme to me. Has anyone else heard of DNO charging this amount for what...
  8. E

    LED downlight to fit existing large cutout

    Hi, I am wondering if anyone knows of an LED downlight that fits an 80-90mm cutout, the existing 12v halogens have melted so I am replacing with LED, have had a good look on hte internet and asked Cities and they weren't conclusive! Does anyone know where to get hold of some for around £50? Thanks
  9. S

    Emergency call out for burning cutout

    I have just been called out when client noticed smoke comming from 2g socket. Thinking this would be more or less straight forward to identify fault and rectify, I advised client to immediately turn off consumer unit and rushed to job in case of fire hazzard. On site, even with consumer unit...
  10. M

    Twin DNO Supply

    Hello all, discovered our new house purchase has a strange main cutout supply (well i've not seen this before) i'm sure i've read about something similar on here before but can't find it now. The main cutout appears to have 2 supply cables to it , could one be a feed or a tap off for next door...
  11. C

    Ancient supply feed & cutout

    I have just moved in to a victorian house and found a rather ancient supply & cutout. (see Pics) I need to change the CU as one of the two units is made of wood and both are old rewireable fuses, unlabled and some very old wiring too. My concern is that the cutout is vey old (but still has seals...
  12. J

    Does a 30A metal clad cutout qualify for a free upgrade?

    Does a 30A metal clad cutout qualify for a free upgrade in the eyes of the DNO (Western Power Bham). What would happen if the cutout was "damaged"
  13. J

    How old does a cutout need to be to get the DNO to replace?

    How old does a cutout need to be to get the DNO to replace? Midlands (ex central networks) I have a old metal box (see pic) that I would like to get replaced?
  14. R

    cutout query

    Evening All, Just wanted some information about this cutout. It is a large detached three bed property on a tns system. I have been asked to change some faceplates in the kitchen, but i have never seen this type before. If anyone could give some info for future reference i would most appreciate...
  15. S

    removal of main cutout fuse

    Who is to be informed for the removal of a cutout fuse for say a consumer unit change??
  16. E

    Domestic cutout fuse identification?

    Hi there. forgive my newbeeness and thanks for a great resource. Working on a little cottage in the west country. Main cutout has no identification on it. EDF give the usual cat and mouse routine between them and the network having records. (each saying the other has the info I need). I Know...
  17. S

    Imperial Supply Cables from Cutout

    Hi, newbie here. I'm looking at imperial red and black from the cutout to the meter. Can't access the ends of the cable to measure the strands. The diameter of the cable is 9mm. Can anyone guide me on what the most likely imperial size was (e.g. 7/052?) Many thanks! SW
  18. P

    Fitted the Isolator now Identify the Cutout!

    Just done the right(?) thing and got the client to have an isolator fitted before a CU change. British Gas only charges £45. However, now I don't know what size or BS the cutout fuse is without cutting the brand new seal and looking at it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The only markings on it are Henley...
  19. I

    Thermal Cutout Tripping On Emersion Heater

    Guys I have looked at a recently new fitted emersion heater, the thermal cutout has tripped 3 times within a few weeks, cna anyone shed any light on this and what tests can I do to find problem?? Chris
  20. D

    heating

    hi i need to install a heater in a wooden stables to heat some horse covers they can get damp so looking for a powerful heater that is waterproof and hopefully not to much to run any ideas thanks. Also at this installation the suppliers put in a new cutout with no pme written and 0.46 ohms on...

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