Mains Isolator Switch Charges

[leolec]

I was under he impression that isolator switches where free but I've just been told by meter services that they're £40 anyone else found this?

 

[Amp David]

Heard of fees of 70 quid near to us.

Put them in on most CU changes myself

 

[malcolmsanford]

Amazing how 2 sparks differ lol ..............I'm the opposite really I don't fit unless I was asked to. How often do you have to isolate an entire installation.

To me they are a connection in a solid cable and therefore prone fault. The less connections I have the better espicially in larger cables. Saying that it is my opinion and there are nothing wrong with doing it.

Back to OP most DNO will connect into a switch but rarely will supply one unless they charge for it.

 

[Amp David]

Fair points there Malcolm. Never do it for free, as the cost is in any prices i quote. I see it as most customers tend to get me back to do other jobs so in the event of having to pull the main fuse further down the line, I can just easily isolate.

 

[jaresquire]

I do think they should be compulsory, fitted by DNO as seems unsafe that you can't 'legally' isolate your installation entirley but have to break seals etc

 

[Des 56]

I do think they should be compulsory, fitted by DNO as seems unsafe that you can't 'legally' isolate your installation entirley but have to break seals etc

You wont "catch" me breaking seals

 

[telectrix]

You wont "catch" me breaking seals

sometimes they fall off when asked nicely

 

[Amp David]

Won't catch me either, too quick lol

 

[telectrix]

the last electrician that was here must ave done it

 

[Kamikaze]

I have yet to see one with a seal....lol

 

[telectrix]

think the killer whales must have ate 'em

 

[leolec]

Got one booked for Jan which must have been visited by killer whales, this one will remove 3 cu's and 2 pairs of henly's

 

[MWE]

Are any of you guys part p registered??

 

[Amp David]

Is this a trick question?

 

[telectrix]

i've been certified, if that counts.