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Dodgy meter move, how to fix?

Also does there need to be some sort of earth connection from the head to the consumer unit (Currently I think the metal skin of the pyro cable does that?) I understand enough about home electrics to change sockets or fittings but I have no clue about earthing or whether it's TN-C or whatever.
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- Post #17
- Apr 10, 2019
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Dodgy meter move, how to fix?

Thanks all for the replies. I forgot to mention that my supplier (Bulb) also refused to get involved. UKPN have refused to do the work, and would not quote. I had been wondering about the seals, since presumably only UKPN can open up their head, and only Bulb can open up the meter, so how does...
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- Post #15
- Apr 10, 2019
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Dodgy meter move, how to fix?

Hi all I have just bought an old house. At some point in the past someone moved the meter and consumer unit from their original position next to the incoming head (?) to about 8m away, using pyro cable. There is also a 60A fuse next to the meter. I don't know what size the fuse in the head is...
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- Apr 9, 2019
- dodgy meter
- Replies: 21
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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13A to 16A cooker options

Hello all Advice required before I speak to an electrician. My oven is knackered so I am replacing it. It is a 13A type, but I am replacing with a 16A rated one that needs a dedicated circuit. We're going to be redoing the kitchen soon, but for the next few months until then I'd rather not have...
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- Thread
- Oct 2, 2017
- cooker options
- Replies: 1
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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