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....