Isolator Required From DNO

SKY · Jan 8, 2011

On my install at home Thurrock (Essex) I would like an isolator fitted before my CU so that I can isolate the grid supply to my house.

What DNO do I contact for this, all I can find is emergency numbers online.
Do they normally charge for this?

Thanks

mbga9pgf · Jan 9, 2011

SKY said:
Why do you need a fused isolator?

Because my DNO insists on them if the meter tails are >3 m from the blocks to the CU.

Octopus · Jan 9, 2011

When I ordered mine from BG a subcontractor turned up and did it!

eckersecker · Jan 9, 2011

Every house I've worked on and everyone I know, we always pull the fuse. I'm not working live so how else could you do it.

SKY · Jan 9, 2011

If it was free of charge for the isolator I would let them do it.
Might have to do it myself.

ian.settle1 · Jan 9, 2011

SKY said:
Are BG authorised to carry out work to the DNO equipment?

Nothing to do with the DNO as the DNO look after the cabling, transformer etc the equipment from the cutout to the meter come under the control of the company who the building owner pays for their electricity who maybe BG.

coxy84 · Jan 9, 2011

has there ever been a electrician prosecuted for removing dno's cut out?

mbga9pgf · Jan 9, 2011

Probably not. Just like there has never been a DIYer prosecuted as a result of part P violations. They just use idle threats of a "reduction in the value of your house" which is complete and utter nonsense.