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    Communal Meters & Seals

    I am in a residential block of 5 flats and have been told that to have various bits of work carried out, the seals of each of the 5 meters needs to be removed. That means that each account holder of each flat has to arrange for an engineer to attend on the same day to remove the relevant seal...
  2. R

    replacing old fusebox

    We have an old 1930's fuse box with integral master switch which we are replacing with a CU. Incidentally the house extension has its own circuits and CU. Both circuits are supplied through one one meter and supplier master circuit breaker. There is a (heavy) splitter box for the two...
  3. D

    Fuse Seals

    Newbie Question: What’s the general consensus with cutting the main fuse seal for a consumer unit change? I’m aware of the requirement to contact the DNO, but just wondering what the done thing is in practical terms? The logistics of getting the DNO to cut the fuse can be impractical...
  4. R

    Are unnecessarily installed conduit seals required to be poured by code?

    In the oil and gas industry (working around hazardous areas), I commonly see conduit seals in places that they should not have been installed, but not being able to wait for the conduit to be re-done due to project startups, the seals are left as they were installed. Oftentimes, these do not get...
  5. D

    Whiska type boxes seals

    if the box is wall mounted Does anyone poke the cable directly through the membrane hole and accept this is a good seal? or do you generally fit a stuffing gland ?
  6. ChipFanDave

    Hydraulic Crimp tool sticking.

    Any one know a company (West Midlands area) that services hydraulics crimping tools. Mines starting sticking and not releasing enough to get the cable back out. I have taken it apart and cleaned it and it all looks super smooth but still sticks intermittently even with the dies empty. Would...
  7. P

    REC switch and meter seals...

    Hello everyone, I would like some advice regarding some work that a contractor has performed on my flat. I live in a block of flats where major works are taking place. Some of the major works have involved the rewiring of the electrical supply from the road up to the electricity meter in the...
  8. C

    Plug Socket Seals

    I've been lookinng online to little avail trying to find a seal for a 2 gang plug socket. We have a cat, who at the moment is spraying, and she keeps doing it above one of the plug sockets. Which then runs down the wall and often shorts the socket. I've had to replace the socket a few times...
  9. H

    Bag of seals

    Hi. Sorry to butt in like this. I am no sparkie but I have cause to ask a question. See, I had my meter changed a couple of months ago and today whilst cleaning the shelves in the pantry (where the meter is located) I found a bag of meter seals (the crimp ones) on the shelf and on inspection the...
  10. Tuttle

    SSE Temporary Seals

    Does anyone know if SSE still provide temporary seals for CU changes, and if so where I can get some from / what their procedure is? I've found links to SSE information on threads in this forum and others, but none of the links seem to work anymore. Thanks
  11. moose

    DNO Fine or Jail.

    We all say, the fairies came and pull the fuses, so ive been told, Cough Cough, but what is the actual offense for this as say an employer insists on doing this and you do keep reminding him about the errors of there ways, (Do it or you are sacked, Ive got 12 kids to feed so you have to, lol)...
  12. L

    Pulling the main fuse :/

    Hi guys i have been asked to change a consumer unit. I have been told that pulling the fuse is not illegal as the Yorkshire Electricity Board just don't have the men to come out and pull everybody fuses who need it doing anymore. i know this may cause debate and i will get the answer of "it was...
  13. B

    Cutting seals and pulling fuses, REALLY SORRY TO START THIS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hi, I work at a local council and our NIC assesment has brought up the age old problem. I know what should be done and what i have done thousands of times in the past, but some of our operatives are being funny about it. They are refusing to pull fuses as its "ILLEGAL" I want to put out a...
  14. L

    main cut out fuse

    How do you pull out the fuse your self, I've phoned for permission to cut seal and got refused by dno and then went to the supplier they said I can as long as I test and leave certificate for them I'm really confused about changing a consumer unit and pulling the fuse. Help would be very greatful.
  15. B

    pulling main fuse

    I ain't seen one of these posts for a week or so I'm sure you will be missing it.. Pulling main fuse.. It's ok to pull if the following conditions are met right?? 1) its a Tuesday 2) its 9:32 3) your customer is called Doris 4) you have pink underware on 5) the attached seals do tricks
  16. S

    Dno

    Hi, I'm a recently qualified spark and I'm looking to do a little private house bashing work to tie me over when the industrial commercial stuff from the agencies goes quiet so I'm planning on joining a scam. I've done very little in the way of domestic work and most of the industrial and stuff...
  17. C

    cutting meter seals

    Hi. Just thought everyone would like to see what one of my customers received from a supplier when they were asked to come out and pull a main fuse. Dear Mr (my customer!) As discussed regarding breaking the seal on the meter terminal cover it is ok to go ahead for a qualified electrician to...
  18. S

    pulling my fuse out nightmare

    hi just contacted d.n.o about fitting isolator for a c.u. change for elecsa assessment in my own flat. They said get a registered spark to do the work. then I replied that I need isolator so I can do the work and register. They then said to register with elecsa and then do work. I cant register...
  19. T

    Meter Seals - Large scale

    Hello all. This is my first post so hey hey. I will try to explain the whole picture of my problem, you will have to forgive my typing skills some what as well! We are sub contracted by a contractor who have a large contract with a council, opening around 4 flats a day on a huge council estate...
  20. L

    Don't want to cut the seals to a meter? Just do this!

    Came across this yesterday, new CU fitted 5 years ago by a mate of a mate (of the homeowner). I bet he walked away from that thinking "Yep, I've done a crackin' job there"

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