Distance from red link to consumer unit

[7029 dave]

Why not ryefields are used in blocks of flats.

 

[Nicholas]

This is a house. I'm used to doing flats fed from ryefield units. Which feed what we call the red links.

 

[trev]

Why not ryefields are used in blocks of flats.

In the mains rooms yes, when was the last time you saw one behind someone's front door?

 

[7029 dave]

This is a house. I'm used to doing flats fed from ryefield units. Which feed what we call the red links.

That is possible, if the DNO have moved the service and left the cut out in original place, then red link to new position.

 

[Nicholas]

I've worded this so bad lol
so is there a maximum distance between the fuse/meter/consumer unit?

 

[7029 dave]

3 meter rule.

 

[trev]

3 Metres then a switch fuse should be used. Where the DNO gets it from I have no idea.

 

[Nicholas]

Sorry, what's the 3 meter rule?

 

[Nicholas]

Ok so 3 meters from the fuse to cu?

 

[trev]

If the service head and meter are more than 3 metres away from the CU then a switch fuse should be installed after the meter
Something like that anyway, I'm knackered and have a blinding headache so can't be bothered to go and get the proper info.
Sorry mate.