Smart meter install assessment failed.

[sh500]

Hello all,

I had a smart meter install date today (both utilities) with npower as the provider.

The engineer, on a quick inspection of the existing setup said he could not continue as the existing 'tails' coming from the CU have had their outer grey sheath stripped too far back.

Is it part of regulation that on a double insulated cable, the outer sheath cannot be 'exposed' at all? The tails have been there before I moved in. I can see the ends have been stripped back to identify the polarity.

I have attached a picture.

Thanks in advance

 

[PEG]

...Only two comments... The replacement of tails,is made all the easier,because you have a nice picture of the pre-cut seal....
Other point,is why on earth do you want Smart meters?

 

[Des 56]

...Only two comments... The replacement of tails,is made all the easier,because you have a nice picture of the pre-cut seal....
Other point,is why on earth do you want Smart meters?

It would interest me to know the reason why

"Asking" to have a smart meter installed ?

 

[Pat H]

Dump the Henley block and run new tails in direct.

 

[HandySparks]

Dump the Henley block and run new tails in direct.

See post #30.

 

[Pat H]

See post #30.

Ah just seen you'd suggested that on the previous page.

 

[Risteard]

It's about time they pointed out that non-sheathed cables outside of containment or an enclosure is lacking mechanical protection and is unsafe and prohibited. Not a jobsworth in my eyes.

 

[Dave OCD]

No he made a valid point but why not just get on with the job and rectify the issue at the same time, just for the sake of 10 more minutes.

 

[Risteard]

No he made a valid point but why not just get on with the job and rectify the issue at the same time, just for the sake of 10 more minutes.

As suggested by others, probably an issue of liability. His employer probably does not wish to get involved with customers' wiring.

 

[davesparks]

No he made a valid point but why not just get on with the job and rectify the issue at the same time, just for the sake of 10 more minutes.

I would imagine it would be because they are not qualified or insured to do the job, they probably don't have the necessary tools to do it correctly either.
Plus it could of course snowball into a much bigger job, at what point should they stop and advise calling an electrician?

 

[Dave OCD]

Yes fair enough, it's just frustrating though. Just this minute had a call from a customer who's changing from oil to gas c/h and the plumber has told him that I'll need to put in an earth rod for the gas pipe ! TNCS earthing there and the gas service pipe will be plastic. The saying 'A little knowledge is dangerous' is so true.

 

[7029 dave]

He has just binned the job. lol He is allowed to work on them blocks, just reterm them. It's part of the job.

 

[Dave OCD]

Ah I was hoping you'd clarify this one Dave, I thought that might be the case. So basically he's a lazy git ?

 

[stevels4]

Remove Henley block and replace with a 2 pole isolator, remake tail ends and connect to isolator, seal up incoming cover and fit plastic seal to load cover.

 

[Eckaslike]

Why are you having a (SMART METER) fitted anyway, their a ripoff.