meters

  1. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Sealed Meters

    A whole new take on cutting the seahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXz0H5D6jEcl off
  2. S

    HMO conversion

    Hi Guys, After a bit of help in regards to sub main runs for some flats which are on dual tariff for storage heaters. Ive been asked to take this job over by the client and first fix has been done already. I admit I have limited experience when it comes to dual tariff supplies installed from...
  3. uksparks

    Minor Predicament over RFC Length

    Hi, I have just started a new build today, its a large U shaped bungalow with vaulted ceilings etc. I have split the property down into a lot of circuits to help with things due to cable runs etc. I have just wired a section of it today, I was going to do it all in 4mm radials, but by the...
  4. S

    Overhead garage supply question

    Hi, I am currently considering the best way to go about this job for a customer who wants garage power wiring from an overhead supply cable (to replace the current 1.5mm T&E swinging in the wind supply!). The cable will go from his under-stairs board, up through the landing to the loft...
  5. yly

    New meters in a house conversions

    Hi guys, I need a little help from the more experienced Sparkies, had a job a couple of months ago, a house conversion in to 6 flats, got a new 3 phase supply in, reyfield board after to split the supply. EDF came and connected the meters straight after the reyfield. Now have another job...
  6. M

    Smart Metering

    evening all!! I have been offered a job as a smart meter installer with SSE (swansea) starting in April. How long are you roughly out of the house each day or is there a set amount of meters to change? And is there anyway to earn more as in overtime on weekends? Or are you expected to work...
  7. B

    Swapping suppliers will the smart meter still work?

    Hi all I am currently with British gas duel fuel and have smart meters fitted. The standard tarrif is what I am on so have some savings to be made by swapping. Will my smart meters still funtion? or will they revert to "dumb meters" anyone swapped from BG to another provider ? I realise...
  8. Pete999

    And I thought electrical fires were caused by plastic CUs

  9. E

    Smart meters

    My parents have a reasonbly large house which is heated by storage radiators. Their heating bill is rather large and I was wondering if fitting a smart meter would reduce it.
  10. 2

    Conduit runs over 10 meters

    Hi, as my name says im just trying to do the project on my 2396, im looking into my options of cable management and on route i have stumbled across conduit rating factors p142 yellow osg (ive never worked with conduit) and the rating factors only go up to 10m, is this 10m maximum length or 10m...
  11. R

    New circuits for shed.

    Hi. I own a large shed, currently served by 1 single socket, so need to make power points more accessible. My plan is to run two radial circuits, one down each side of shed with 4 double sockets on each circuit. Idea is to use 4.0mm2 t&e on a 32A rcbo for each circuit. Cable length from CU to...
  12. A

    For Sale Test meters and other equipment for sale

    Meterl Instaltest multifunction test meter , Metrel PAT test meter and other items for sale as I have just retired - see my Gumtree listings : https://www.gumtree.com/sellerads/1156727929?page=1 all collection only, Durham area Thanks for looking, Andy
  13. Princesolar

    12kwp system on single phase meters

    Hi i am looking for your thoughts on the following Barn has a 3 phase supply feeding 3 single phase log cabins. Each log cabin has its own consumer unit, the customer wishes to install 3 x 3.68kwp systems to each roof of the cabins my questions are the following 1. Can I install single phase...
  14. P

    Moving Electricity Meters

    I am looking for some advice about moving meters. I am looking to move the electricity meters in my garage about 3 metres along the same wall to the outside of the garage as I am going to convert the garage. I live in a block of flats and the meters are not just for my flat but they are for...
  15. D

    Smart Meters and Solar PV

    Hi All I have checked previous threads which are now out of date and have not come up with a definitive answer so I hope you dont mind me starting a new thread about this. My FIT is paid by SWALEC and my electricity is supplied by Eon. Eon now want to fit a smart meter but I am concerned that it...
  16. B

    Buried meter tails more than 6 meters

    I have been approached to 2nd fix a job someone started but failed to finish due to ill health (apparently) this guy has buried the meter tails which I estimate at about 6-8 meters (25 mm16mm earth) taken into the outside enclosure I like to know peoples thoughts on this please I'm thinking...
  17. methley

    Smart Meters and Solar PV

    I've just received a letter to say I need a new electricity meter. A smart meter is being offered. I have solar PV with an Immersun diverting excess energy to my water tank, and towel radiators when the water is hot. Hence, my export is comparatively low. My question is, can the deemed...
  18. tazz

    Networked Meters

    Working on large building containing 55 small business units. Each unit has its own meter and db board, which are all being upgraded. Clincher....is there any meters, which can monitored down their own network ie rs 485 Cat 5/6 cable to the office managers computer. So readings can be logged...
  19. M

    Amendment 3 and smart meters

    Hi Folks, As amendment 3 has been introduced in part to contain potential electrical fires from supposed 'dodgy' Connections in the CU by electricians by enclosing in metal, does anyone know if smart meters will also fall into this category? as we all know the meter operators as a rule do not...
  20. Davehaywire

    Moving to a house 3 meters from a 11kv sub station

    hi we are looking at a buying a house that has a small 11kv substation within 3m from the edge of the house, it is walled off and gated. my main concern is emf s given off in and around the house and garden, distribution cables running under the house. has anyone any knowledge of measuring emf s...

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