Bypassing main fuse. Anyone else seen this?

[Midwest]

But it was only a fuse I put back and it was fine when I left.

Arrgh just pull the fuse and put the seal back in afterwards, and then crink it a bit. No one will notice.

 

[Percyprod]

DNOs must vary on this. ENWL do not allow interference with main fuse by private electricians. Seals are there for a purpose
You are not authorised to work in the incoming mains, it is not part of the installation, and is not covered by BS 6761. You did of course re-seal it afterwards, and wore the correct ppe and worked to the relavent code of practice as issued by the DNO? Again it's a big joke to interfere with the supply equipment, but look out anyone who does a bit of wiring when they're not qualified. I suppose next you'll be in the sub-station checking the lv board out.

 

[ferg]

SSE allow us to pull the fuse.
If a customer phones for an isolator they tell them to get an electrician to do it.

The idea of not being able to islolate the supply is utter bollox.

 

[Deleted account]

DNOs must vary on this. ENWL do not allow interference with main fuse by private electricians. Seals are there for a purpose
You are not authorised to work in the incoming mains, it is not part of the installation, and is not covered by BS 6761. You did of course re-seal it afterwards, and wore the correct ppe and worked to the relavent code of practice as issued by the DNO? Again it's a big joke to interfere with the supply equipment, but look out anyone who does a bit of wiring when they're not qualified. I suppose next you'll be in the sub-station checking the lv board out.

Bs6761 ?

 

[Percyprod]

BS7671. Just testing, glad you're paying attention.

 

[Percyprod]

Don't tell me ferg, you fit the isolator between cut-out and meter!

 

[ferg]

Don't tell me ferg, you fit the isolator between cut-out and meter!

Why would I do that?

 

[richy3333]

I've found 200 Amp fuse in the suppliers fuse holder in a domestic installation. Probably followed the logic of if a fuse blows fit a bigger one. Since both the EIC and EICR require one to state the type and rating of the fuse, how can you be sure it is as expected, without removing and opening the fuse holder ?

Have to agree that on an EICR you shouldn’t be pulling the bullet. If you’re not sure it is as stated on the cut-out by supplier just LIM or NV your report?

 

[richy3333]

SSE allow us to pull the fuse.
If a customer phones for an isolator they tell them to get an electrician to do it.

The idea of not being able to islolate the supply is utter bollox.

SSE/Hydro around my parts allow NICEIC Approved contractors to pull the main fuses subject to wearing the appropriate PPE. I think it’s written into their own internal guidelines?

 

[Baddegg]

SSE/Hydro around my parts allow NICEIC Approved contractors to pull the main fuses subject to wearing the appropriate PPE. I think it’s written into their own internal guidelines?

SSE told me anyone registered with a scheme can pull the fuse,but I don’t think they have any kind of sustain place to check anyway

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

I’ve lived a sheltered life.

I am not buying that you are all sweet innocent and naive at all @Midwest

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

SSE told me anyone registered with a scheme can pull the fuse,but I don’t think they have any kind of sustain place to check anyway

apparently if you pop in the sse depot to pick up sticker seals they check with the scheme you are a member when you phone to arrange this. you have to give addresses of said fuses. if you cant give address they limit you to 10 seals and then when you give addresses you get another 10.
I use metal wire and crimp seals. and they were fine to let me use these. they said no need to let them know then but if in doubt about the fuse or its old/stiff give them a call to do it.

 

[rolyberkin]

I use a bit of old chewing gum with the silver wrapping paper stuck to it!

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

I use a bit of old chewing gum with the silver wrapping paper stuck to it!

thats alright @rolyberkin as once you have finished making the chewing gum wet and applied it, you can use your wet tongue to test its live and back working. its no different to licking a 9v battery as a kid, just a little tingle.