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JamesBrownLive
I've talked about the fact that my DNO was not prepared to install an isolator switch in a previous thread, so I won't go into that further here.
The general feeling from those that replied was that I should pull the service fuse and install the switch myself. Legalities aside, whilst I was prepared to do this, I think I face a larger problem if I do decide to go that route...
The problem that I think I am going to have is the fact that the SH serves both my flat and that of my neighbour. The phase appears to have its own separate fuse but the neutral appears to be shared (see attached pic)
It is my understanding that as both phase and neutral are considered 'live' I would need to ensure that both are disconnected before I begin my work. This brings me to my problem....
When I remove the cover from the 'neutral' part of the SH am I likely to see one connector that would serve both my flat and that of my neighbour? or will there be 2 connectors that enable me to isolate them separately, or in the case of my neighbour, not at all?
Having read about crumbling fuses and the like, this is not something that I am prepared to try without gloves/gauntlets, and as I don't own any a visual inspection is as far as I have got.
I am worried that if it goes wrong, I could end up screwing up the electrics for next door as well as mine
My feeling right now, because I am fairly new to all this and because of the 'shared' nature of the supply, is that I should get the DNO to come in and isolate.
I'm interested in seeing what the older, wiser members on here think is the best course of action.
Cheers
The general feeling from those that replied was that I should pull the service fuse and install the switch myself. Legalities aside, whilst I was prepared to do this, I think I face a larger problem if I do decide to go that route...
The problem that I think I am going to have is the fact that the SH serves both my flat and that of my neighbour. The phase appears to have its own separate fuse but the neutral appears to be shared (see attached pic)
It is my understanding that as both phase and neutral are considered 'live' I would need to ensure that both are disconnected before I begin my work. This brings me to my problem....
When I remove the cover from the 'neutral' part of the SH am I likely to see one connector that would serve both my flat and that of my neighbour? or will there be 2 connectors that enable me to isolate them separately, or in the case of my neighbour, not at all?
Having read about crumbling fuses and the like, this is not something that I am prepared to try without gloves/gauntlets, and as I don't own any a visual inspection is as far as I have got.
I am worried that if it goes wrong, I could end up screwing up the electrics for next door as well as mine
My feeling right now, because I am fairly new to all this and because of the 'shared' nature of the supply, is that I should get the DNO to come in and isolate.
I'm interested in seeing what the older, wiser members on here think is the best course of action.
Cheers
