Fuses and tails.

[The apprentice]

hi there doing some work with my gaffer just for my own mind a 60 amp fuse at the main cut out with 16mm2 tails well i assume they will be what size of main switch for the consumer unit ? could 100A main switch be put on that ?

 

[MJPD29]

Yes it could

 

[telectrix]

as above. the 100A rating for the main switch is just the max. load that it's designed for ... it is not any form of overload protection.

 

[The apprentice]

yeah thanks guys my boss said no isolator what fuse will he pull will he pull both? he’s a bit crabbit when i ask things

 

[westward10]

You'll find out when he does it. Which one do you think.

 

[The apprentice]

You'll find out when he does it. Which one do you think.

You'll find out when he does it. Which one do you think.

think he will pull both ?

 

[littlespark]

He shouldn’t be pulling either, unless he has permission from the supplier.
(Or the seal fairies are smiling on him)

And if he’s crabbit when you ask him questions, then ask to work with someone who does want to teach you things.

 

[The apprentice]

He shouldn’t be pulling either, unless he has permission from the supplier.
(Or the seal fairies are smiling on him)

And if he’s crabbit when you ask him questions, then ask to work with someone who does want to teach you things.

he will usually contact the supplier and asks for permission just curious s what fuse he will pull

 

[DPG]

When are you starting the job?

 

[The apprentice]

When are you starting the job?

next week just wanted to know what one he would pull so i have a bit knowledge

 

[DPG]

Forgot to finish my last post. I intended to also ask what the job was that was to be carried out?

 

[Kidsolo]

could 100A main switch be put on that

I would use 80 amp

 

[The apprentice]

you but could 100 amp main switch be used ?
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just for my own mind it the pictures previous what fuse will he pull will he pull both or just one?
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Forgot to finish my last post. I intended to also ask what the job was that was to be carried out?

new main board what fuse will he pull tho

 

[freddo]

new main board what fuse will he pull tho

You can trace the cable back to the fuse, the other fuse appears to supply another property or something else.

 

[The apprentice]

what about the netural will he disconnect that mate?

 

[littlespark]

I assume the job is to replace that consumer unit, because as it stands, it’s rough.

If you’re upgrading the tails, then the neutral will have to be disconnected. Otherwise, no... pulling the fuse will sufficiently isolate.
Just pull the fuse that’s going through the meter.
The other fuse does appear to supply a cable that goes straight up- possibly to an upstairs flat (?).

 

[DPG]

What brand board are you putting in out of interest? And are you using RCBOs?

 

[Taylortwocities]

I would use 80 amp

Sorry, but what would be the point of that?

 

[The apprentice]

I assume the job is to replace that consumer unit, because as it stands, it’s rough.

If you’re upgrading the tails, then the neutral will have to be disconnected. Otherwise, no... pulling the fuse will sufficiently isolate.
Just pull the fuse that’s going through the meter.
The other fuse does appear to supply a cable that goes straight up- possibly to an upstairs flat (?).

no upstairs might be next door tho and so he won’t need to disconnect the neutral it’s safe him just pulling the live fuse

 

[DPG]

no upstairs might be next door tho and so he won’t need to disconnect the neutral it’s safe him just pulling the live fuse

You are worrying too much. He is the guy who is on site and can see everything. Watch what he does, and ask questions. If he doesn't want to reply then go elsewhere for your training.

Just one other question - is it actually you doing the job? No offence intended, but your questions come across a bit odd in their manner.