Does this look OK ?

[Murdoch]

 

[Badger]

Arnt they over head lines connectors for the overhead supply cables to tap the transformers on the the uninsulated wires over the poles

 

[nicebutdim]

Not seen a thread for compiling this sort of work - have I missed it or is that something the forum prefers not to do?

I can see why they decided to avoid using Henleys, but the installation is potential hassle for a home owner.

 

[Richard-the-Ninth]

You are more than welcome to post pictures (Here in the photo forum) of anything you think others will find interesting / amusing (within reason) But I would guess that most never have a phone, or the customer is your shadow when most see something to share.

 

[UNG]

I assume Smart Home charge are responsible for that mess
It certainly makes it difficult to access the main switch without putting strain on and possibly weakening a number of connections

 

[kerching]

I thought those "moody line taps" had been officially frowned upon!

 

[mainline]

Apparently they need to be in an enclosure as there is only single insulation on the join.

Those splices are meant for overhead lines, not where they can be touched.

That mess shouldn't be in the cabinet anyway.

 

[Fleeting]

They are not approved for use on 6181Y conductors so if employed you would have to note a departure and give evidence they are no less safe than the standard requires.

 

[offgridAndy]

Good job that was done by proffesional's. Amatures might have made a mess of it.

 

[Badger]

Good job that was done by proffesional's. Amatures might have made a mess of it.

 

[roys]

That’s a mess, never seen line taps used in the meter cabinet before, and why is the dno cut out not secured to the backboard.

 

[kerching]

That’s a mess, never seen line taps used in the meter cabinet before, and why is the dno cut out not secured to the backboard.

I think it’s the new version of the angled bit of non-weatherproof chipboard to stop the service having two 90° bends in it due to the utterly ***** design of the boxes

 

[roys]

Yip the whole thing looks like someone flung some electrical kit in a cement mixer and that is how it rattled out, I wouldn’t be happy.

 

[7029 Dave]

Should not be in that meter box, the PV boys do this too. Its only for DNO and metering equipment.

 

[nicebutdim]

I've read that some DNOs allow the upper right quarter to be used, but I doubt that extends to the use of line taps or tails and outgoing cables blocking most of the other 3/4. NIE specifically prohibit the installation of any equipment, although I've never known them to object to neat, unobtrusive installations.

 

[7029 Dave]

I've read that some DNOs allow the upper right quarter to be used, but I doubt that extends to the use of line taps or tails and outgoing cables blocking most of the other 3/4. NIE specifically prohibit the installation of any equipment, although I've never known them to object to neat, unobtrusive installations.

When I was metering especially smart metering you need a lot of space with the Comms unit additional aerial if needed. I had to abort so many jobs because of cram packed equipment that should not have been there.

 

[nicebutdim]

When I was metering especially smart metering you need a lot of space with the Comms unit additional aerial if needed. I had to abort so many jobs because of cram packed equipment that should not have been there.

I went looking for information after posting and it seems UKPN had been okay with that quarter being used, but the page now seems to have been removed from their website.

 

[Murdoch]

I used to have a drawing from, I think UK PN that showed a quarter of the back board was for customers equipment

 

[mainline]

 

[7029 Dave]

I used to have a drawing from, I think UK PN that showed a quarter of the back board was for customers equipment

Yep DP isolator