UK Meter tail extension…

[JB1984]

Hi all,

Customer has an extension and this compromises existing meter position, DNO is extending incomer and putting meter box on a different wall further away. The back side of the new position is the existing house which they don’t want to disturb, so I can’t run the tails inside the existing part of the house back to the DB. What I was wondering was if I could hop in the trench that’s been provided for the DNO with an SWA and then come up into the timber frame extension where I’ve got a relatively easy route back to the DB. In summary!…

• Is there anything with “sharing” a
trench?
• I really don’t want to wrestle with 25mm SWA in the meter box but with vehicle charging etc I’m reluctant to go 16mm with a smaller fuse, any tips on a good switch fuse unit to make a tough job easier?

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to read and respond, much appreciated!

 

[buzzlightyear]

I can’t run the tails inside the existing part of the house back to the DB. What I was wondering was if I could hop in the trench that’s been provided for the DNO with an SWA and then come up into the timber frame extension where I’ve got a relatively easy route back to the DB

Can't you swa cable back to the in take from the on the wall. Has for the switch fuse does the size matter.

 

[davesparks]

Get a second meter box fitted and put the switchgear in there.

 

[JB1984]

Get a second meter box fitted and put the switchgear in there.

Yeh that’s my thinking. I have to supply the box so can order a bigger 3 phase option to give myself a bit more room