Isolator for CU

[Guitarist]

Hi there. If my supplier does not install DP isolators (CU side of Meter) am I right in thinking there is nothing stopping me from installing one - or will they throw a wobbly when they come to refit the fuse (no meter fairies). Also would you slap it on 'their' board on the basis that the meter really should have an inbuilt isolator - so that is where it should be rather than on the CU board nearby (which has no space). Cheers for any opinions....

Have you actually asked them?

 

[jeffelectric]

i just rang western power to come pull the fuse ,while i fit an isolator.(doing a cu change for part p assessment, everything right), bloke called back said, bit of a long way to come pull a fuse, yep! are you qualified? yep! you got my number call me when done and i'll reseal cutout!

 

[Guitarist]

i just rang western power to come pull the fuse ,while i fit an isolator.(doing a cu change for part p assessment, everything right), bloke called back said, bit of a long way to come pull a fuse, yep! are you qualified? yep! you got my number call me when done and i'll reseal cutout!

Common sense prevails. Good man.

 

[Octopus]

Murdoch - I'm thinking of leaving as is i.e no isolator (other than the fact that I'm replacing the CU at the moment) BUT I though everyone was getting p'eed off with working live or waiting around half the day for the DNO to visit to de-energise. (Remember after Smart meters the fuse fairies will not exist)...

Do not do that - emergency change of CU, fuse pulled for safe working

 

[markc123]

Agreed never change a CU live.

Only ever done it once, years and years ago and wouldn't do it again or recommend it to anyone.

As Murdoch says, pull the fuse and if they moan casper pulled it out