How to "tidy" up supply?

[Noob2013]

Hi all,

Im due to be renovating a property in the near future which I am in the process of buying.

I am an Electrician but with limited domestic experience.

I have a query regarding the main incoming supply and how to tidy it up.

The incoming supply, main fuse and meter are fixed to a chunky board which looks pretty naff and sticks out a fair bit.

As it's the DNO supply I don't really have many options other than call them out and pay a large amount to move it. The other option I thought of was to box it in with a door for access.

The ideal place would be to move it to underneath the stairs (approx. 5 metres) but I have a limited budget and believe Western Power would want a hefty amount.

Does anyone else have any ideas or opinions?

Would be much appreciated.

Please see photos

Thanks

 

[Corbs]

easiest and cheapest and simplest

 

[trev]

Other than boxing or paying them a shedload of cash you haven't got many options mate.

 

[Noob2013]

Cheers guys that's was what I thought.

Any ideas how much WP would charge to extend the cable 5 metres?

What would be the best way to come out of the cupboard to the consumer unit?

As seen in photo, the meter is pretty high so consumer unit wouldn't be accessible. It would also look pretty naff just fixed to the wall in the hallway lol

 

[trev]

Any ideas how much WP would charge to extend the cable 5 metres?

Give me a minute while I consult my crystal balls. Ooh they don't half chafe sometimes

 

[Noob2013]

Give me a minute while I consult my crystal balls. Ooh they don't half chafe sometimes

Haha I use Mystic Meg

Didn't know if anyone has ever dealt with WP extending a supply cable and a rough price give or a take £100 or so

 

[Guest77]

Cheers guys that's was what I thought.

Any ideas how much WP would charge to extend the cable 5 metres?

What would be the best way to come out of the cupboard to the consumer unit?

As seen in photo, the meter is pretty high so consumer unit wouldn't be accessible. It would also look pretty naff just fixed to the wall in the hallway lol

How the hell would we know lol
I thought you said you were an electrician????

 

[trev]

Haha I use Mystic Meg

Didn't know if anyone has ever dealt with WP extending a supply cable and a rough price give or a take £100 or so

Honestly mate, the only ones who will know will be someone who has done such a thing down your end. Give them a call, what's the worst that can happen?

 

[ferg]

Am I the only person seeing the incoming cable unsupported and dangling near the front door?

 

[trev]

Am I the only person seeing the incoming cable unsupported and dangling near the front door?

No, I saw it too but it seems to be quite common in upstairs flats especially. Remember, they work to different rules from us.

 

[Billythekid]

From memory i thought their rates weren't that excessive for small planned works. There's only one way to know for sure though, pick up the phone.

BR

Billy

 

[ferg]

No, I saw it too but it seems to be quite common in upstairs flats especially. Remember, they work to different rules from us.

Clearly the unwritten rule that all teenagers must slam all doors at every available oppotunity doesn't apply to the DNO then?

 

[Noob2013]

With regards to the incoming supply dangling, that is another issue which needs to be rectified.

It sits in a gap alongside the door frame then out into the meter. Can that be concealed in trunking?

I am unable to work on the property at the moment as I am not officially the owner until the survey, mortgage etc have been completed.

The property is a 2 bed mid terrace.

 

[trev]

Clearly the unwritten rule that all teenagers must slam all doors at every available oppotunity doesn't apply to the DNO then?

Of course. As I said, different rules. They don't have to consider stroppy little ***** oops sorry, I meant teenagers

 

[davesparks]

It's fairly common to see them like that around here, the lead incomer would have started off running straight up the wall to the head neatly clipped in place with metal saddles.
But then some donut decides to remove the clips and stuff it into the corner with some DIY attempt at boxing it in.