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<blockquote data-quote="mort2376" data-source="post: 541572" data-attributes="member: 25787"><p>It could be cheaper to build a small service box to DNO standards at the edge of your property and have the cutbout and meters installed in there.</p><p></p><p>Then from there you can basically do what you wish ducting wise (to regulations) as its on your property.</p><p></p><p>There are alot of requirements regarding colour of ducting for DNO supply cables. They must be red, buried at a certain depth, will require inspecting prior to the DNO running their cable into it.</p><p></p><p>If you put up a meter building you only have to provide a red duct from that to the edge of your property. After that you can run your duct however you like. It doesn't have to be inspected as it's yours.</p><p></p><p>Also you can request a 3phase supply be installed, but until your ready to use 3 phase only have a single phase meter installed. This will save you money as you won't be paying for 2 phases your not using until you are.</p><p></p><p>Cable sizes will have to be calculated with voltdrop in mind. You may end up installing a 5core 35/50mm swa to account for this.</p><p></p><p>The starting point is the DNO. But remember you don't have to use them to do all the work as there are now independent companies who can make connections to the grid as long as the DNO has approved them.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mort2376, post: 541572, member: 25787"] It could be cheaper to build a small service box to DNO standards at the edge of your property and have the cutbout and meters installed in there. Then from there you can basically do what you wish ducting wise (to regulations) as its on your property. There are alot of requirements regarding colour of ducting for DNO supply cables. They must be red, buried at a certain depth, will require inspecting prior to the DNO running their cable into it. If you put up a meter building you only have to provide a red duct from that to the edge of your property. After that you can run your duct however you like. It doesn't have to be inspected as it's yours. Also you can request a 3phase supply be installed, but until your ready to use 3 phase only have a single phase meter installed. This will save you money as you won't be paying for 2 phases your not using until you are. Cable sizes will have to be calculated with voltdrop in mind. You may end up installing a 5core 35/50mm swa to account for this. The starting point is the DNO. But remember you don't have to use them to do all the work as there are now independent companies who can make connections to the grid as long as the DNO has approved them. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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