main fuse cut-out

[nick7083]

Hi
In 2009 I replaced a consumer unit at a property which 17 months later had a fire caused by the fuse cut-out.

Does anyone have any advice, as I have a meeting next week with the 'claimants legals'

Regards
Nick

 

[nick7083]

main fuse cut out

Hi
I replaced a consumer unit in 2009, which had a fire 17 months later due to the fuse cut-out fault [seals in tact]. I am aware that I can't cut the seals but where does it state this?

Additionally any idea where I stand legally ??

Meeting next week with 'claimants legal people'

Regards
Nick

 

[Marvo]

Re: main fuse cut out

We had a thread a few months ago were there had been a CU fire several years after it had been installed. There was a lot of relevant info there so I'll look for it whe n I get a chance.

PS Two similar threads merged

 

[Plonker 3]

Do you have a copy of all the certs you issued? Public liability insurance? Left no finger prints when you pulled the fuse?

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Re: main fuse cut out

Hi
I replaced a consumer unit in 2009, which had a fire 17 months later due to the fuse cut-out fault [seals in tact]. I am aware that I can't cut the seals but where does it state this?

Additionally any idea where I stand legally ??

Meeting next week with 'claimants legal people'

Regards
Nick

so long as you have issued all certificates then you should be alright and it's not a mistake on your part like a wire arcing away for a couple of years

 

[Octopus]

if the cu change was really in 2009 and they are just coming now, I would decline to meet them....too much water has gone under the bridge since then.

 

[Knobhead]

Just how are you responsible for the cut-out failing?

At a guess, the insurance don’t want to take on the DNO. You’re an easy target. Put it staight to your insurance, don't get involved.

 

[snowhead]

As per Tony

And,
Cancel the meeting you shouldn't be speaking to thier "Legals", get your Insurance involved, if you aren't insured find a Solicitor

 

[nick7083]

Re: main fuse cut out

That would be very helpful. You are a star

 

[Knobhead]

It's what you pay them for. Time you got something back.

 

[nick7083]

I was informed of the fire in January 2010, had various meetings with my legals who have killed a 'rain-forest' in paperwork and probably made a fortune. it has taken 3 years to get to this meeting.
I have all the certs and registered the job with building control, I did not remove the fuse, I took the tails out of the meter. My Liability insurance was and is in date they are providing my legal cover at the meeting. I have been requested to attend [plan to take a back seat and let the legals discuss].
Just want any advice or information concerning previous cases [with outcome if possible]

regards
Nick

 

[telectrix]

if you attend a meeting with their legals, then be sure to take your legals with you. let them do the talking.

 

[Octopus]

I was informed of the fire in January 2010, had various meetings with my legals who have killed a 'rain-forest' in paperwork and probably made a fortune. it has taken 3 years to get to this meeting.
I have all the certs and registered the job with building control, I did not remove the fuse, I took the tails out of the meter. My Liability insurance was and is in date they are providing my legal cover at the meeting. I have been requested to attend [plan to take a back seat and let the legals discuss].
Just want any advice or information concerning previous cases [with outcome if possible]

regards
Nick

I'm not sure I'd be disclosing this!

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Just noticed it was the DNO side of things, scrap my last statement.. Seals in tack... Your home free!

 

[Geordie Spark]

I am struggling to understand just how the DNO's fuse - with its seal intact - has become YOUR responsibility.

 

[Geordie Spark]

I'm not sure I'd be disclosing this!

Maybe this is why the "Legals" have become involved??

 

[nick7083]

They must be trying to use me as an escape route. I have learnt one thing IF YOU EVER FIND A CUT-OUT WITHOUT A SEAL REPORT IT

 

[Geordie Spark]

They must be trying to use me as an escape route. I have learnt one thing IF YOU EVER FIND A CUT-OUT WITHOUT A SEAL REPORT IT

NOW you're starting to get the hang of it !!!

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

They must be trying to use me as an escape route. I have learnt one thing IF YOU EVER FIND A CUT-OUT WITHOUT A SEAL REPORT IT

Got it given aload of seals and the Crimpers a while back when I did a Scottish power course so always seal mine back up.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Re: main fuse cut out

That would be very helpful. You are a star

and this should be a lesson to all who are not covered for public liability....

GET COVERED!!

i know loads operating around the areas i work in rite now who i can assure you are definately not covered for owt....

yet still they ply their trade....

they ain`t ignorant either ..so they cant play that card....

 

[MDJ]

They must be trying to use me as an escape route. I have learnt one thing IF YOU EVER FIND A CUT-OUT WITHOUT A SEAL REPORT IT

Or stick one on after you have finished with it :ciappa:

 

[Rockingit]

Re: main fuse cut out

and this should be a lesson to all who are not covered for public liability....

GET COVERED!!

i know loads operating around the areas i work in rite now who i can assure you are definately not covered for owt....

yet still they ply their trade....

they ain`t ignorant either ..so they cant play that card....

It's not just the D.I.'s this applies to, either, it's incredibly easy to have things happen out on site which whilst not directly 'your fault', you'd be left carrying the can if it all went pear. Happened to me in 2012 - first rigging accident in nearly twenty years, 3m steel eye rope came unfurled from it's coil and sprang out of the basket of my carpet - wasn't even touching it at the time, was just 'one of those things' - but when it fell from about 15m up and neatly landed uncoiled with a thud in between two blokes about 4m apart from each other (do the maths...) it could have been very, very, messy indeed.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Or stick one on after you have finished with it :ciappa:

If you have no seals, Superglue is a canny alternative ....

 

[driverman]

In that length of time.....has any other work be carried out there? Have the suppliers been there and changed the meters? Stat meter changes.