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    Meter tails and main earth

    Hi guys, Been to a one bedroom retirement bungalow today, supply is tncs into a cupboard just outside the front door, it goes into a 63a isolater then it goes from there into the roof void and into the consumer unit which is approx 6 meters from the isolater. The board is supplied via 16mm t+e...
  2. B

    meter tails

    Hi all I'm doing an eicr and I've come across 25mm consumer unit tails connector blocked on to 16mm tails going into meter what code would you recommend
  3. D

    rcd meter tails

    hi i tested a domestic property earlier,and someone has sunk the meter tails,the fb is a 17th edition,my question what size external rcd is required for the meter tails,its a pme system,many thanks
  4. sparks55

    6mm meter tails

    Found this when going to carry out E.I.C.R today meter man had even put label on to show it was Neutral surely he should have failed it :mad:
  5. R

    Wiring meter tails into switched fuse?

    Using a fused 80A switch at origin to protrect SWA running to consumer unit on upstairs flat. I've wired it so that the meter tails enter at the top of the double pole isolator i.e the tails running to the meter are fused rather than the supply to the consumer unit. The meter installation guy...
  6. Midwest

    Surface Meter tails, in plastic conduit?

    I'm quoting for a CU change, where I'll be replacing the meter tails (because of length). I will have to run the tails on the surface (less than 3m) on the outside wall. For a neater appearance and because the wall is pebble dashed, I was considering putting the tails (2 x 25mm) in 32mm conduit...
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    help regarding long meter tails

    Hi just after a bit of advice,we are wiring a new build where the meter is, the tails will be coming from outside into the kitchen they will be coming up the wall to the ceiling along the the middle of the joists to the consumer unit in the wall what is the best way to do this 1) shall i run...
  8. P

    meter tails over 10 meters best way to do it

    Hi just after a bit of advice,we are wiring a new build where the meter is, the tails will be coming from outside into the kitchen they will be coming up the wall to the ceiling along the the middle of the joists to the consumer unit in the wall what is the best way to do this 1) shall i run...
  9. T

    Upgrading meter tails and main earth for a C/U change

    I've been out to look at a C/Unit replacement, and was wondering if anyone could enlighten me as to exactly what will/won't be acceptable because (as always) the client wants the cheapest job with the minimum of disruption... Firstly, there's nothing majorly wrong with the old board - 16th...
  10. M

    Meter tails buried in wall.

    I have been asked to rewire a kitchen for a client and I have noticed the meter tails are buried in wall and taken through ceiling to fuse board approx 3 meters. Now they have no additional protection. So my question is if my work tests fine and within regulations is it my responsibility to...
  11. M

    meter tails as swa

    can I use a 25mm 3 core swa as a meter tails from new position surface external meter box to go up an outside wall into the old consumer unit which is off a landing at base of stairs it is 100 year old solid brick terrace house, tails will be about 2.5 metres long thanks mikey
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    Installing New Meter Tails

    hello after some advice, need to replace existing 16mm tails as part of a consumer unit change. Existing tails appear to be run in cavity for 1 m to existing fusebox mounted on interior wall, from external meter cupboard. intend to pass new 25mm tails & 16mm main earth thru the cavity wall...
  13. S

    Stripping meter tails

    When installing meter tails into a consumer unit is it acceptable (I know it doesn't seem common practice) to remove the outer grey sheath from the tail leaving the appropriately coloured insulation on within the enclosure? I got told off at college for doing this and don't see why, as when...
  14. S

    Meter tails

    A friend of mine is doing his own house rewire along with his house renovation, I am not involved in any of it. He has been doing it correctly so far, has had instruction and advice from another electrician he knows. He has just mentioned and shown me his temporary install, his new cu is now...
  15. D

    Temporary extension of meter tails

    About to order the bits to build a temporary DB rig for use when doing board changes. Just the usual small unit, with an RCD and a couple of ways for sockets for site lamps, tools and the all important kettle. Anyone got any suggestions for what to use to extend the tails to the temporary...
  16. Midwest

    Meter Tails in cavity wall

    I am going to do a CU change for part of my scheme provider assessment, so I want to get this right. Currently the old CU (Wylex bs3036 rewirable fuses) is fed with 16mm tails & 10mm earthing conductor. The CU is positioned against the ceiling on an outside wall in the kitchen and the meter...
  17. Midwest

    Tw & E Meter Tails

    I have done a little research on my question, but most of the previous threads are 2010 or older, and this issue somewhat different to current ones (I think!). I'm new to the 17th and still learning. I went to a potential job today, to have a look at a job for a (friend) plumber. It's a large...
  18. S

    Meter tails upgrade for assessment

    I will registering with elecsa soon and going to change c.u in my flat for assessment. Line conductor is 10mm,Earthing conductor is 10mm and bonding conductor is 6mm . I don't know cut out fuse size as it is sealed. The c.u. only has 6 circuits. O.S.G says these are minimum required. Do I need...
  19. C

    Labels for meter tails

    Does anyone know where L1 and N labels can be bought ? and also rigid safety electrical connection do not remove at a reasonable price? Thank you
  20. B

    meter tails and cut out fuse

    Hi people, I recently installed a cooker circuit in a property. The CU has 16mm meter tails supplying it with a 60A cut out fuse. I have read various opinions on this but: Should the meter tails be changed to 25mm even on a 60A fuse - in which case the fuse is not protecting the tails? or...

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