Consumer unit within meter box!

[brickers911]

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.

 

[Murdoch]

Why do you think it needs moving?

Loads of homes like that around

 

[brickers911]

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

 

[binky]

I love DNOs, it's their box until it needs repairing, them somehow its the customers problem

I've moved meters a few times to create space, just do what you have to

 

[Murdoch]

Best option would be replace the original cu

 

[ProDave]

Personally I would abandon the original CU and relocate to a new one inside the property. Who wants to go outside whenever something trips?

 

[brickers911]

I would if it were outside but its in the hallway

 

[poni]

Crabtree used to make a new "B" type skeleton board, starbreaker I think, it would replace the old board using the old cabinet,

 

[Murdoch]

Wylex make one still IIRC

 

[brickers911]

So that means they are allowed in meter boes then?

 

[poni]

I think they are more consumer unit in a box than a meter box

 

[Fleeting]

It is a mantel unit very common through the 70s.

 

[apprentice87]

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.

 

[awarner]

My house has this from the 60’s I relocated a new CU next to the box.

 

[Nicky Tesla]

 

[kerching]

I got stuff in their box, they did not care a crap. They just want to get the service in and go home.

john.

There you go again with your lashed up amateur electrics. Anyone would think you were….

 

[binky]

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The downside of metal boards

 

[poni]

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if that's a meter box where's the meter?