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That's bull...
The incoming equipment is owned by the supply authority. If any danger occurs it's their responsibility.
They may have less interest but that doesn't mean they aren't responsible.
The equipment is old and, especially looking at the ceramics involved, requires an upgrade.
I've had quite a few changed over the years.
I don’t think it was, as far as I can remember all the old regs books I’ve got don’t allow the use of pipes carrying flammable fluids.
That's bull...
The incoming equipment is owned by the supply authority. If any danger occurs it's their responsibility.
They may have less interest but that doesn't mean they aren't responsible.
The equipment is old and, especially looking at the ceramics involved, requires an upgrade.
I've had quite a few changed over the years.
but as I said the earthing is not their responsibility and has not been for some time, it is now being pushed as the responsibility of the consumer.
And I'm sure that incomplete quote is likely to go on and state it is the consumers responsibility to ensure the installation is earthed, which it is. That doesn't alter the fact the DNO is obliged to provide a means of earthing wherever possible.
And I'm sure that incomplete quote is likely to go on and state it is the consumers responsibility to ensure the installation is earthed, which it is. That doesn't alter the fact the DNO is obliged to provide a means of earthing wherever possible.
The earthing isn't the actual issue for contacting the authority. It's the age and suitability of the incoming equipment. Upgrade of any earthing facility, if occurring, is a bonus.You are correct, the incoming equipment is the owned and is the responsibility of the DNO but as I said the earthing is not their responsibility and has not been for some time, it is now being pushed as the responsibility of the consumer. Unless there is a real and present danger, they will not consider it a priority to attend site to look at ‘no earth’. You will find that they are doing the same for lateral mains which they are now pushing to the free holders.
I don’t think it was, as far as I can remember all the old regs books I’ve got don’t allow the use of pipes carrying flammable fluids.
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