Henley Block between meter and main switch

[hutch6447]

Hi quick one if you come across the meter tails coming from the meter to a henley block then from henley block to main switch on consumer board, if you replaced that consumer board would you still need to remove main fuse or could you just disconnect from henley block and leave fuse intact? cheers thanks.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

I was told by a DNO worker that if you pull the fuse and phone them afterwards stating that it was in a dangerous condition so you were obliged to make it safe, then they will simply replace the seal with no fuss.

well thats the loophole then isn`t it....

 

[trev]

I was told by a DNO worker that if you pull the fuse and phone them afterwards stating that it was in a dangerous condition so you were obliged to make it safe, then they will simply replace the seal with no fuss.

I'd be willing to bet that this happens many times a day. It has done on several of my jobs

 

[Raz]

I have just booked with the supplier (British Gas) to fit an isolation switch 10 mins ago booked over phone £31.42. Two weeks lead time but if you plan ahead a little not bad.

 

[1shortcircuit]

Personally, I prefer to know that I am safe and ruddy bollards to anyone who would like to argue this fact. Tampering deserves the consequences but safe isolation is justified "In my very own opinion"

I ALWAYS reseal using the braided steel seals that anyone can purchase thus leaving the installation safe. I do not agree with those who pull to achieve safe isolation and not replace seals as this COULD lead to a fatality.

Now obviously I would not undertake such work in front of someone that works for the DNO but if they turned up whilst I was working than I would show them that I have adequate seals to make safe afterwards.

Electricity kills, why take the chance? :thumbsup

 

[sunray]

Don't the seals pliers still have a serial number?

 

[suffolkspark]

Rang npower today to get a main switch installed for a cu change, they said just cut the seals and pull the main fuse and tell us after.

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Oldest thread brought to the front in a while. ?

 

[Diytim]

The Electricity at work regs do require that we do not work live. Safety first.

Do a risk assessment first before working on live equipment. Is there a safer way of disconnecting, Yes ! Remove the main fuse on no load. As far as I know nobody has been fined for removing the fuse as long as you are not trying to steal electricity.

 

[pc1966]

What worries me is not someone being fined for pulling a fuse, it is what can go horribly wrong if there is a fault on the cut-out while attempting to pull it or re-insert it.

Really if you don't have some appropriate PPE (gloves, face shield, clothing that won't melt and stick to your skin) and an idea of what arc-flash means, keep well away!

 

[sunray]

OOps sorry not a regular on here and didn't realise it was an old thread.

I've always phoned before cutting seals and they've always said to go ahead and to call back for an update and reseal.