Extending sub main cables?

[buzzlightyear]

If other flats agree and aesthetics wouldnt be an issue, then maybe look into running it externally as much as possible.

yeah, I can see that. if the flats where on Kensington road!

 

[The Ghost]

Photos would be so helpful.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Photos would be so helpful

and a video & put on you tube!

 

[davesparks]

One says its shifty, the other says its fine - who is correct?!
Replacing the sub mains is difficult as would need to open up the cable runs in the other two flats potentially v. disruptive - we would prefer not to do this if the other way is safe and above board.

Without knowing exactly how each intends to do the job it is very hard to say who is right.

Both replacing the cables and extending them could be done safely or could be done dangerously, it all depends on the method of doing it, competence of the person doing the work, the site conditions and the available budget.

 

[Octopus]

Not sure I would be extending sub main cables ... Replacing end to end is the answer.

What does the free holder say ?

 

[Midwest]

Not sure I would be extending sub main cables ... Replacing end to end is the answer.

What does the free holder say ?

More to the point, what does the OP have to say!

 

[Octopus]

Not sure I'd be agreeing to move services in a leasehold property without the written consent of the free holder.....

 

[westward10]

Jointed and extended many submains, if this other contractor can do it as opposed to the one who thinks it is "shifty" whatever that means let them do it and them use them for the rest of the work and ditch Mr Shifty.

 

[davesparks]

Not sure I would be extending sub main cables

Surely that depends on the individual installation?

 

[Octopus]

Surely that depends on the individual installation?

I quite agree ........... but based on whats been volunteered so far, as they run through another persons flat, I wouldn't be entertaining placing a joint in said flat!

 

[Leesparkykent]

In an ideal world you would replace the distribution circuit....But sometimes everything isn't ideal so you have to be practical about things. Extending the distribution circuit can be done, just has to be done in compliance. It's very hard to gage over a forum if what your second electrician suggests is legit but he's the one who has seen the job.

 

[Bob Geldoff1234]

Just out of curiosity how would you joint the sub mains safely according to regulations?

 

[Pete999]

Just out of curiosity how would you joint the sub mains safely according to regulations?

Bloody big WAGOs I should imagine

 

[Midwest]

More to the point, what does the OP have to say!

Where's that white rabbit?

 

[Octopus]

Well ........... the OP has been viewing this thread .......... hopefully she'll be back soon with some more info & photos