main fuse cutout

[SUNRAY]

It sounds like the meter is by the second cutout, in which case the first could have 100A fuse or an unfused link feeding the second cutout which we now know to be 60A. If I have this correct the DNO will not be interested in making any changes, unless there is a fault of course

 

[Taylortwocities]

 

[Guitarguy]

I’d guess it’s like this because otherwise you’d have a long run of cable under floorboards etc only protected by a substation fuse which isn’t safe. They must of moved the cu/meter position further into the building and one time. Might still be DNO property.

 

[richardmm]

i will try getting photo later

i will do summarise to make it clear

the cutout (old one) is still connected and its in the hallway enclosed within the wall, before it was covered with wood but yesertday i was painting wall and i decided to remove the wood the wood was about 15 inch by 15 inch i saw cutout

and the cutout the old one has tns link

then the wire from cutout go to new cutout which is around 15 foot away and there is nearby consumer unit

so before it look like i got electrode because new cutout that was visible befor had no earth link but the one in the wall has earth link

i dont really need two

or is there a reason why having two?

 

[EFLImpudence]

so before it look like i got electrode because new cutout that was visible befor had no earth link but the one in the wall has earth link

Does that earth conductor go to the CU?

i dont really need two or is there a reason why having two?

We can't know, can we?

 

[Jurassicspark]

Also is the furthest cutout the new type?

Which cutout looks more newer?

From the first cutout to the second surely the incoming cable is within conduit?

 

[richardmm]

yes the conductor goes to main consumer unit

yes the new cutout look a bit newer but still black same color and the cable is within a pipe protective pipe

 

[Jurassicspark]

Most likely the consumer unit was in the hallway near the pre existing main fuse. Then it got relocated somewhere else and the DNO replaced the fuse with a solid link and instead of adding a joint at the cable they extended it through the cutout to the new one. The "new" cutout will have the main fuse.

If you want to get rid of the old cutout you'll have to ask the DNO (not your energy supplier) and if nothing breaches regulations then they might not be interested in changing it.

Send a picture so we can know what it really is. If it safely was covered with a wooden enclosure then putting it back like it was before would be the best option. Ask the DNO first.

Do NOT attempt to do anything with any of the cutouts/cables or anything else that you shouldn't be touching.

 

[ericmark]

I have in the past found an isolator by the DNO fuse, and a second one either near or part of the distribution unit (blanket name for fuse box consumer unit etc) sometimes to comply with regulations, HSE, Supply, and BS7671 and sometimes just for conveyance, likely the one closest to the DNO head would need to stop, as to remove would likely entail high fees from the DNO.

There has been some discussion about unnecessary isolators being a point of failure which is not required, however I like the idea of having an isolator in my sight when working on electrics, but I have a mauled hand due to someone removing my lock.

But pictures is what is needed.

 

[pete01]

Are you sure it isn't a switch fuse? Tails over 3 metres need to be protected by a consumers fuse, not rely on the DNO fuse.

Good job you didn't say that on the screwfix forum...that discussion would of taken us up to Christmas...

 

[EFLImpudence]

It is 'would have' Pete.

 

[Deleted member 142255]

Good job you didn't say that on the screwfix forum...that discussion would of taken us up to Christmas...

Coloumb would have had a field day

 

[Deleted member 142255]

It is 'would have' Pete.

Ya can't educate pork

 

[pete01]

It is 'would have' Pete.

How embarrassing

 

[pete01]

Coloumb would have had a field day

"Would of"