DNO Fitting Isolator

[omega]

Hi, anyone had the pleasure of having the DNO fit an isolator between the cutout and the consumer unit? I'd be grateful to hear of the costs involved
and the amount of time it takes them to sort it. As we all know, only the DNO can pull the bomb so i'm curious as to costs of an isolator. While i'm at it, anyone aware of problems with the smart meters shutting down if the main bomb is pulled, just curious obviously.

 

[ayjay]

if the meter is one of the modern digital ones theres an inbuilt isolator on some, its a slotted device on the front

 

[Silly Sausage]

The slot is where you shove your pre ££££££ loaded bit of plastic into to turn it on.

 

[Stroppy]

if the meter is one of the modern digital ones theres an inbuilt isolator on some, its a slotted device on the front

Is this the thing on the underneath that says "not to be used as a main isolator" or something? Makes me wonder what its for if not.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Hi,

I had an isolater fitted recently. I was told it would cost £110, I said that was too much so they rang back the next day and said £65 which I agreed to.

Cant quite remember but I think they came out within a couple of weeks (but only after 2 additional phone calls to push them along a bit and remind them).

This must be a couple of months ago now and no bill so far, so I dont actually think they are going to charge :smiley2:.

This was Western Power Distribution. I expect the service and cost varies greatly depending on the DNO.

Good luck..

 

[9regnac]

Scottish power wanted £280 from me!!

 

[onions1066]

The contractor switches your referring trip down if the meter goes too far into debt, but I believe they are single pole that is why you can't use them for isolation purposes.

 

[Stroppy]

Ah I see, thanks. Never dared fiddle with one!

 

[steveax3]

SSE did two for me recently, both for free as they changed out old dial-type meters for electronic ones at the same time. Had another one quoted at £65.

 

[ayjay]

don,t be silly archy, the slot your referring to is where scousers poke the wire from a piezo-electric sparker to kill the meter, one "click" meter display and electronics dead free power

theres a circular flush switch built into the front of SOME digital meters
it has a slot
all u need to do is, using a flat bladed screwdriver- turn it counter clockwize to isolate the supply
i have in the past

 

[RmBo_0]

Eon came to change my meter and I asked the installer if he could put one on while he was at it. Cost me nothing.

 

[paul_h]

I was quoted 115 from Scottish power. Although we have a company called iqa that do all of ours in work. Might be worth seeing if u can get an approved subby in who could maybe do it cheaper? Weve Had a lot of problems with the switches tho. Think there abit of an un necessary addition/fire risk IMO. Heard a rumour sp/sse etc are bringing out new meters that incorporate a dp isolator so that we can renew DBS/tails without cutting seals.??

 

[oldtimer]

Think we are missing the point here DNO's should fit one as a matter of course when fitting a new meter But hold on that's too much like common sense plus you cannot charge for it

 

[brucelee]

British gas charge £39 to install 100A iso , upgrade the tails and fit a new digi meter if necessarry

 

[Geordie Spark]

I bought and fitted two myself before I retired - about £15 each at the time - Wylex 100A DP Mains Switch & Enclosure Supply Isolator REC2S All done & dusted without having to be messed about by DNO or anybody else.