switch fuse in meter cabinet

[jumpin jax]

I recently contacted UK Power networks as to whether it was possible to install a switch fuse in the meter cabinet as the consumer unit is over 8 metres away from the head. Their reply was 'it has got nothing to do with us, you should contact your supplier'.

Problem is that this is a new build and the owners have not chosen their supplier yet and what if different metering companies have different rules. I have even seen consumer units in these so what are the rules?

The trouble is , is that there is not any cupboards within 3 metres of the head

 

[snowhead]

The meter cabinet belongs to the property owner.
As meters are quite small now, there should be plenty of room for everyone.

 

[SYKRAPS]

The meter cabinet belongs to the property owner.
As meters are quite small now, there should be plenty of room for everyone.

Is this definately correct as I was under the impression that it was not allowed, I may and am probably wrong about this but I will be gutted as using the cupboard would have helped me out on several occasions.

 

[bigspark17]

as above ^^^ owner owns the enclosure.! if you phone up and ask the supplier what are you expecting them to say..

 

[Octopus]

Some times its the ONLY way to comply with the regs. Just don't put it too close to the meter or DNO fuse

 

[telectrix]

same comment as the last 3 posts. just bung it in there.

 

[SYKRAPS]

I just remember as a newly qualified and very green electrician getting a verbal assault from a metering guy for running an SWA through a cabinate.

Feel like I should have nutted him now lol

 

[jumpin jax]

Well i will just go ahead and install the fuse and wait, as murdoch says i will put well to one side so they really cant say, the meters are quite small compared to the analogue ones

 

[SirKit Breaker]

It used to be frowned upon a few years ago, the DNO's used to get the hump, but stuff em and shove it in there.

 

[Knobhead]

Charge the supply company for storing their equipment on you're property.


We can all dream.

 

[vjsmarwick]

The boxes are the property owners property and you have every right to install your cu in there if you so wish just not a good idea because some smart assed kid will end up gaining access and shutting you down lol

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I've known them to moan about equipment being fixed to their board on a cellar wall in the past.

 

[jumpin jax]

Thanks for all your replies, i have got to install the switch fuse this week and will let you know if there is any comeback when the meter operators come in.