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Due to the location of the meter on an upcoming job I am installing a new consumer unit in a space where there will be a full height kitchen cupboard and am exploring ways to run the meter tails up (from about 1m directly beneath in the bottom of the cupboard) to the CU (ideally the client would like usable shelves in between so am not going with visible singles as they might get damaged). SWA seems to be the least intrusive option space wise and wouldn't interfere with the cupboard at all as I could run it in a chase. I was thinking of fitting a DP isolator next to the meter but I've not fitted one with a metal enclosure before (which will be necessary if I'm terminating SWA in it of course) - any suggestions for a DP isolator with a metal enclosure?
Also, as an aside, does anyone know whether DP isolators are being counted as "similar switchgear assemblies" regarding 421.1.201? Perhaps not if the regulation and BYB of switchgear can be taken literally (given that an assembly is a group) but wondered what others thought/have heard.
Thanks
Due to the location of the meter on an upcoming job I am installing a new consumer unit in a space where there will be a full height kitchen cupboard and am exploring ways to run the meter tails up (from about 1m directly beneath in the bottom of the cupboard) to the CU (ideally the client would like usable shelves in between so am not going with visible singles as they might get damaged). SWA seems to be the least intrusive option space wise and wouldn't interfere with the cupboard at all as I could run it in a chase. I was thinking of fitting a DP isolator next to the meter but I've not fitted one with a metal enclosure before (which will be necessary if I'm terminating SWA in it of course) - any suggestions for a DP isolator with a metal enclosure?
Also, as an aside, does anyone know whether DP isolators are being counted as "similar switchgear assemblies" regarding 421.1.201? Perhaps not if the regulation and BYB of switchgear can be taken literally (given that an assembly is a group) but wondered what others thought/have heard.
Thanks