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  1. J

    UK Meter tail extension…

    Hi all, Customer has an extension and this compromises existing meter position, DNO is extending incomer and putting meter box on a different wall further away. The back side of the new position is the existing house which they don’t want to disturb, so I can’t run the tails inside the existing...
  2. OnlQQker

    First I've Heard About These Screw In Meter Tail Connectors...

    Bit like those things you see clamped onto a water mains when people add an outside tap. Just a lot more dangerous by the looks of it on the electrical front...
  3. Electrical2Go

    Flexible Meter Tail Kits Now Available At E2GO!

    E2GO now stocks flexible meter tail kits in a variety of lengths at low prices! Click Here to view our range, available for next working day delivery if ordered before 2 pm. Remember all Electricians Forum Members are eligible for a 5% discount on all E2GO orders.
  4. R

    Meter tail insulation

    I had an eicr done recently, the electrician gave a C2 for the meter tails having their outer insulation stripped back too far. Can I take a piece of the grey insulation off a spare tail and cut and glue it onto the missing piece to clear the C2? Much easier than having to strip back as it's...
  5. xylophone

    Meter tail grommets

    Can the hive mind tell me where I can source the meter tail grommets that pack a 16mm insulated/sheathed tail up to 25mm? The Henley block knockouts are for 25mm cable and I want to maintain the IP rating for existing 16mm. I may use heatshrink as a solution but I know these things exist...
  6. S

    UK How do we solve the long meter tail problem?

    Just seen a you tube video by Artisan, he mentions there is a 15 meter run that goes in the fabric of the building from the meter/100amp cut out to the consumer unit. it started a debate as to whether to code it a c2 or c3. The question that I have is how would you fix/solve the problem? the...
  7. C

    Meter tail upgrade what the hell

    UKPN came out for a client as I suggested they have their supply upgraded to 100a. My new tails are 25mm from the consumer side of the service double pole isolators. What I can’t understand is that UKPN won’t upgrade the head because the tails which I cannot touch (between the bottom service...
  8. Soulsurfer

    Domestic meter tail isolator

    Hey all, I have a few installs coming up where I need to upgrade cu's and want to install isolators between DNO service head and new consumer units. I have only ever fitted before to twin supply houses on off peak storage heating and was under the impression that a straight enclosure with a...
  9. E

    Meter Tail Length

    Afternoon all, Carried out an EICR yesterday, on the job I doscovered the consumer unit to be located in the kitchen and the incoming supply under the stairs. The tails feeding the board look to me to be just over 3 meters perhaps 3.5. But it is difficult to tell as they are ran in an internal...
  10. uksparks

    Meter tail length

    Hi, Quick issue here, went to a job today, basically the roof you can see is a garage roof attached to the side of a bungalow, the roof is coming off and being raised up in line with the rest of the house and being converted into a dining room and having a breeze block liner inside. Other than...
  11. A

    Meter Tail Length - Getting the Electrical/Mathematical Equations from the DNOs.

    Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and this is my first post, so apologies if I get anything wrong. I do a lot of property redevelopments, and some landlords (myself included) prefer to put the elec and gas meters outside the property in meter boxes. This can cause issues, as often the only...
  12. B

    Meter tail - CU >25m

    Hi Guys! I have a big job incomming and I am a bit confused how to do one thing. I am supposed to do full rewiring of an apartment house. First, I need to place a tails from meter to CU. Length of the tail will be up to 25 meters. How am i supposed to ensure protection of this tail and what...
  13. B

    meter tail

    The tails from the meter to the consumer unit would that be the consumers responsibility or the suppliers.
  14. H

    Meter Tail Advice

    Hi all. Although I'm not doing the work this is something that's bothering me with the ongoing works so I though I'd ask for advice. I'm in the process of fitting a new Kitchen / Washroom / Bathroom and have come across the re-wire work done a few years ago to fit a new MCU with long meter...
  15. H

    maximum meter tail length and composition

    In order to meet current regulation the maximum meter tail length should be no more than 3M and if over a 100amp fused switch should be fitted - is that correct. (This guidline is not in the iet on-site guide except that this maybe specified by the distributor) 521.10.1 mentions that the tails...
  16. G

    meter tail crimpers

    Anyone know where crimpers for meters can be purchased? I would be very happy to know as i have lost mine. Thanks in anticipation.
  17. J

    A question about main fuses & meter tail sizes.

    I'm sure plenty of us have seen 100a fuses on 16mm (or less) tails and know that that simply doesn't work. My question is, has the ccc changed or something as why would they have been installed in the first place?:confused:
    • Johnny-G
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    • aus cable changed electricians' talk fuse fuses main meter meter tail question sizes tails
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Australia
  18. W

    Meter tail protection

    hi,i have just been to look at a consumer change,all is quite straightforward apart from the meter tails.the main incomer and meter is in a box on the out side wall the tails then go through the wall to the consumer unit which is aprox 1m higher.the owners have at some time plastered the wall...
    • waynelester
    • Thread
    • aus electricians' talk meter meter tail protection
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  19. P

    Meter Tail - Stripping Insulation - Tool

    Hi, I'm trying to find a tool for removing inner and outer insulation for 25mm meter tails. I have tried everywhere, does anyone know of a good stripping tool, if so please the name or link where to buy. Many thanks Paul.
  20. B

    how to change meter tail?

    Hi all, this might be a silly question for you, i need to replace a 16mm meter tail with a 25mm one, but how to disconnect the meter tail from henly block? i had a look of the henly block, there were no screws, thanks,
    • bluesky
    • Thread
    • aus change electricians' talk how to meter meter tail
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Australia

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