Bypassing main fuse. Anyone else seen this?

[simpson93]

Evening all,

I was doing an eicr in a flat today, it came to checking the main service fuse.
Fuse pulled I proceeded to undo the case to check the amperage and was a little shocked with seeing a metal bar essentially bypassing the fuse(pics attached).
After a little thought I guess there is another fuse down below removing the need for a second fuse.

Anyone else seen this before and know the name of the part used? Or is this a one off

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

I’ve lived a sheltered life.

I am not buying that you are all sweet innocent and naive at all @Midwest

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

SSE told me anyone registered with a scheme can pull the fuse,but I don’t think they have any kind of sustain place to check anyway

apparently if you pop in the sse depot to pick up sticker seals they check with the scheme you are a member when you phone to arrange this. you have to give addresses of said fuses. if you cant give address they limit you to 10 seals and then when you give addresses you get another 10.
I use metal wire and crimp seals. and they were fine to let me use these. they said no need to let them know then but if in doubt about the fuse or its old/stiff give them a call to do it.

 

[rolyberkin]

I use a bit of old chewing gum with the silver wrapping paper stuck to it!

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

I use a bit of old chewing gum with the silver wrapping paper stuck to it!

thats alright @rolyberkin as once you have finished making the chewing gum wet and applied it, you can use your wet tongue to test its live and back working. its no different to licking a 9v battery as a kid, just a little tingle.