Consumer unit within meter box!

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brickers911

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So heres a blast from the past (70's) I would guess, the existing DB is within the meter box, albeit partitioned off. I know the DNO are at bit funny about other equipment in their cabinets. To do it I would need the meter moved and possibly the service head changed for a smaller one. What do you think the DNO will say if I ask them to reposition the meter within the cabinet for this reason? The cabinet is inside the property in the hallway.
 

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Good point, below the existing rewireables is an RCD for the shower and a small DB for newer kitchen ring main and hob, the easiest option would be to fit a new CU just below the partition, so the meter needs moving down to allow space
 
Personally I would abandon the original CU and relocate to a new one inside the property. Who wants to go outside whenever something trips?
 
So heres a blast from the past (70's) I would guess, the existing DB is within the meter box, albeit partitioned off. I know the DNO are at bit funny about other equipment in their cabinets. To do it I would need the meter moved and possibly the service head changed for a smaller one. What do you think the DNO will say if I ask them to reposition the meter within the cabinet for this reason? The cabinet is inside the property in the hallway.
I got stuff in their box, they did not care a crap. They just want to get the service in and go home.

john.
 

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