Electrical contractor bypassed my meter ?

[homeworker]

Looking for some advice before deciding how to proceed.

A number of years ago I had an extension built with all the electrics supplied by a second CU fitted in the garage. I recently had cause to look closely at the wiring (after a particularly lengthy MeterPlus reading) and have determined that the second consumer unit is connected to the wrong side of my meter.

Now I can see no reason nfor the contractor to do this intentionally so i am trying to establish why this should have happened, genuine mistake ? common practice ?.

Having had the extension professionally project managed and as far as I can remember all signed off (this resposibility I assumed was with the Project management - rather than me the householder) I am really surprised and a little concerned that I find myself in this situation. And where I fully expect to pay for power consumed I am worried that I am liable in any way.

Any professional thoughts and advice more than welcome.

Bob

 

[Top Cat]

as long as the seal don't bear the initials TC. :christmaswreath:

As guitarist said, mine have a paw print. TC = Telextric Culpable!

 

[swparksey]

Thanks again, As I am guilty of nothing more than unwittingly stealing electricity, the way I see it I have two options.

Your actually not guilty of anything, as the definition of theft is to " dishonestly appropriates property" in you case you have not acted dishonestly, however if you do not report this to the DNO then that act itself could be deemed dishonest as you have now become aware of it.
I would call them and tell them you have been made aware of this, indeed as they have sealed it you will probably find that the fault was caused by them, in which case it is there responsibility to rectify it.
I see no reason why they will back charge you, they may try, if they do complain it is due to a fault of their making, and refer it to the regulator, for arbitration.

Good luck and my advise is act now.

 

[Mr.Ian]

All i'd worry about is the elec bill to be honest, the meter/cu wiring c**k up can be easily sorted, the problem being it's been done, it's not a problem to sort out. If this has been connected up like this since 1999 they're going to want a fair bit of money for a 5 room large extension, just like the landlord who's tennant doesn't pay and does a bunk they chase the landlord for money.
Get all info you have on the build and every bit of info you have in relation to the project oh and as said print a copy of this thread just in case.
You paid for the work to be done, building control must've been involved so it must have a cert for the electrics.
But I doubt you'll pass the bill onto someone else as you have used the electricity.
I doubt there's anything to worry about on the stealing electric front as if you've all paperwork and the henley is sealed it's not been tampered with.
Just worry about the bill !! that's all.

 

[sedgy34]

Looking for some advice before deciding how to proceed.

A number of years ago I had an extension built with all the electrics supplied by a second CU fitted in the garage. I recently had cause to look closely at the wiring (after a particularly lengthy MeterPlus reading) and have determined that the second consumer unit is connected to the wrong side of my meter.

Now I can see no reason nfor the contractor to do this intentionally so i am trying to establish why this should have happened, genuine mistake ? common practice ?.

Having had the extension professionally project managed and as far as I can remember all signed off (this resposibility I assumed was with the Project management - rather than me the householder) I am really surprised and a little concerned that I find myself in this situation. And where I fully expect to pay for power consumed I am worried that I am liable in any way.

Any professional thoughts and advice more than welcome.

Bob

any pictures to confirm your thoughts

 

[Top Cat]

any pictures to confirm your thoughts

Pictures are on 1st page sedgy on 2 different posts but not in normal format so you have to look for them.

 

[telectrix]

they're normal on my laptop. perhaps not yet out in dustbin lid format

 

[Knobhead]

Just for you Sedgy

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[topquark]

I dare say that the OP could be identified from the meter serial number in those pics!

I agree get the DNO to sort it out, as the henley is currently sealed then there should be no issue.

 

[homeworker]

I dare say that the OP could be identified from the meter serial number in those pics!

LOL - nothing to hide so no panic about that (unless you guys can add your supply to my meter serial no) Who knows, perhaps the electrical contractor will see the installation and come round and fix it for free. Bit late now though. - just digging out all the paperwork for the extension before calling the supplier, NPower. (or do I call the DNO)

 

[trev]

NPower would be the first call I'd make mate then YEDL

 

[telectrix]

you couls always change supplier and keep your gob shut. :6:

 

[Guitarist]

you couls always change supplier and keep your gob shut. :6:

What a tangled web you weave....

 

[GLENNSPARK]

thing is though...when yu ring the energy supplier get your story straight as they pass you on to another department/desk....and theres a third person listening in to the conversation to judge whether what your saying is real or not.........

 

[vernam616]

I understand that you have done no wrong as you were unaware

But the elec companys are ruthless, you will end up paying the full amount back to them even though it isnt your mistake

Far far easier all around to get it swapped over by a spark than messing aroung, letters here and there, courts etc...

Pay the sparky a small fee for the job and forget about it all

 

[Mr.Ian]

I understand that you have done no wrong as you were unaware

But the elec companys are ruthless, you will end up paying the full amount back to them even though it isnt your mistake

Far far easier all around to get it swapped over by a spark than messing aroung, letters here and there, courts etc...

Pay the sparky a small fee for the job and forget about it all

Yes there is that way to sort it, pay a spark to sort it n say nothing , only trouble is is if the meter reading bloke did notice the error in the wiring. If he has then he'll report it I should think.
If we knew that he hadn't noticed you might be able to get away with it? depends on what you want to do really.
I'd contact them really as you know yourself you've done no wrong.
But then honesty isn't always the best policy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!