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    UK Earthing a mechanical coin prepayment meter on a TT

    There's some possibility the main casing of the meter isn't metal, it's pretty much entirely covered by a 'hammerite' style coating. Only way I could tell for sure would be to scratch the surface. The part I'm mostly concerned about is the coin tray area & the clockwork user dial / coin slot...
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    UK Earthing a mechanical coin prepayment meter on a TT

    Thanks chaps. I measured the cable properly it's more or less bang on 90 metres. The meter is one like this -> (not my supplier but same meter) 800W camping kettle.. Yes there's a good idea :) I'm going to end up with the supply coming from the pole transformer at 'point A', going the 90-odd...
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    UK Earthing a mechanical coin prepayment meter on a TT

    2.5 milly 3 core SWA - it's what was there when I moved in. Spent 6 months metering it out & rectifying all the insulation resistance faults, it would be a Royal PITA to have to replace the whole lot with larger CSA, hoping it'll be ok for one socket and about 200W of LED lamps. Cable length...
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    UK Earthing a mechanical coin prepayment meter on a TT

    I'm a rusty 16th edition retired spark. At home I'm aiming to send power to my outbuilding for a couple of lights and one 13A socket. I have a few people that come informally & use my outbuilding to keep & look after their animals. They could do with some light to see by, and maybe the facility...

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