Moving a meter

[Adam Bunting]

Hi all, I'm after some thoughts on moving a meter and main fuse, the fuse and meter is mounted on a board which is obviously screwed to the wall. There is roughly 2m of incoming armoured above ground, so what are your thoughts on pulling the fuse, disconnecting the tails coming out of the meter relocating the the board where I need it then reconnect? I know there's issues with tags but the sparky that put the new c/u has already cut both tags on the fuse and meter to upgrade tails, I can't really see any problems because I'm not having to do anything on "there" side, what are your thoughts?
Thanks,
Adam

 

[LVSparks]

Move it if you feel you a) can do it and b) wont damage incoming supply cable.
Then get it checked by a competent person and tested.

 

[trev]

Mate, if you only think you can move it without damaging it or yourself then you should leave well alone.

 

[Geordie Spark]

I should have read your post more clearly Adam. I think you should get the DNO to move it. I make a point of not replying to DIY threads and thought you were an electrician.

So did I !!!!!!

How the hell did he get in here???

 

[Adam Bunting]

That's the point it's an easy job, like Geordie says, it's just four screws holding a board in place I can't think of a reason of why it would get damaged but what I want to know is it illegal? Can I get done for it lol, just to reiterate I'm not a diyer I wouldn't think any diyer would contemplate this sort of thing surely

 

[trev]

I wouldn't think any diyer would contemplate this sort of thing surely

Never, ever underestimate an idiot mate.

 

[Geordie Spark]

That's the point it's an easy job, like Geordie says, it's just four screws holding a board in place I can't think of a reason of why it would get damaged but what I want to know is it illegal? Can I get done for it lol, just to reiterate I'm not a diyer I wouldn't think any diyer would contemplate this sort of thing surely

Ok this is what I would do and have done. Providing you are a COMPETENT Spark and the incomer is NOT that awful lead stuff go ahead but carefully.

If it IS that awful lead stuff LEAVE IT ALONE!!

 

[Geordie Spark]

Never, ever underestimate an idiot mate.

............ and stop callin' Wor Trev Surely !!! :angry_smile:

 

[trev]

............ and stop callin' Wor Trev Surely !!! :angry_smile:

Ta Fatha

 

[Knobhead]

That's the point it's an easy job, like Geordie says, it's just four screws holding a board in place I can't think of a reason of why it would get damaged but what I want to know is it illegal? Can I get done for it lol, just to reiterate I'm not a diyer I wouldn't think any diyer would contemplate this sort of thing surely

Neither you or Geordie know what the cable is therefore it isn’t an easy job.

So what are you if not a DIYer? You’re not a skilled electrician, otherwise you wouldn’t ask stupid questions.

 

[PEG]

Thought you said this at first.



Have you shifted old PILC cables around?
I got warned off from doing it once.

NOT always straight-forward...give it a few hours basking in the gentle waft of a hot air blower...cold-blooded snakes are not known for their suppleness early in the day :stooge_curly:

 

[Knobhead]

Hot air blower?

You may as well talk to a PILCSWA for what good that will do.

 

[Geordie Spark]

All this kerfuffle just to move one meter one metre.

 

[Knobhead]

The question is, how many feet will the OP be blown by the arc-flash?

 

[trev]

The question is, how many feet will the OP be blown by the arc-flash?

Shall we have a sweep Tony? Quid a pop. I'm going for 5 because I think it's a pretty small space that it's in just now.
He'll break his spine and ribs on against a wall
I'm such a cheerful soul tonight.

 

[Geordie Spark]

The question is, how many feet will the OP be blown by the arc-flash?

You're getting around a bit tonight Tony .... have you just had yer wheelchair serviced??