Earth Loop Impedance Test and problem with power supply

[BillyTheSparks]

As most of the main subject has been covered, I thought I'd throw this in to the mix.

I'd also be concerned about that cable running through the gas meter box, it hasn't been sealed and it looks like it is a cavity wall box. So if there was a leak, it could leak into the cavity and cause an explosive enviroment.

I would call the gas company or a good plumber to see what can be done.


I don't want to scare any one by the way, it's just an observation

 

[Maverick777]

Below was received from Western Power

Hi Gary,

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Your home is supplied by the substation to the left of you rear garden a distance of approx 70m.Your service is PME and as such the earth and phase loops are the same conductors and should have a loop impedance of 0.35 ohms or less.With a value of 363 ohms I doubt anything would work.This value is at the meter position,not at an internal socket though.I'll get this external value checked anyway by the local team and will need the main fuse to be removed for a few minutes.If you decide when its convenient during normal hours there is no charge for this.​

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I await your reply,thanks​

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[Geordie Spark]

As most of the main subject has been covered, I thought I'd throw this in to the mix.

I'd also be concerned about that cable running through the gas meter box, it hasn't been sealed and it looks like it is a cavity wall box. So if there was a leak, it could leak into the cavity and cause an explosive enviroment.

I would call the gas company or a good plumber to see what can be done.


I don't want to scare any one by the way, it's just an observation

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