cutting meter seals

[cb100]

Hi.
Just thought everyone would like to see what one of my customers received from a supplier when they were asked to come out and pull a main fuse.
Dear Mr (my customer!)


As discussed regarding breaking the seal on the meter terminal cover it is ok to go ahead for a qualified electrician to do the work and we will visit after to re-seal the meter (this save customer time). Or we have to do 2 visits to remove & then to re-seal. A standard visit charge is £65 + VAT


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Looks good!
The main fuse head is approx 50 years old. Do I touch it??
Thanks.

 

[Dillon148]

with a stick first ! i reckon you will be fine ive had some owd ones the always seem intact they just look a bit old and crappy

 

[Plonker 3]

It's upto you, I have never heard of someone being prosecuted for cutting the seals if they have not tampered with or bypassed the meter. If you feel confident doing it then go for it. Should you get any comeback from the supply authority then show them the letter and say you had forgotten to inform them.

 

[Guest111]

If its the cutout with the cast iron box and porcelain fuse just be carefull seen a few of them break.

 

[pete555]

It's upto you, I have never heard of someone being prosecuted for cutting the seals if they have not tampered with or bypassed the meter. If you feel confident doing it then go for it. Should you get any comeback from the supply authority then show them the letter and say you had forgotten to inform them.

1 agree i come under Y.E.D.L. area and they tell me the same do your job and contact us

 

[grumpyjohn01]

No problem with the seals, wouldnt worry about it... watch the cutout tho have seen old bakelite ones that have been sat damp for many years have a 'touch voltage' on the case enough to make you fall off the steps!!!