nothing like being thrown a curve ball

[johnduffell]

Not much use if the cut out is reverse polarity though?

how many cutouts are reverse polarity though?
the DNO have trained jointer teams doing all work after install, the meter fitters not so much. Having seen a jointer team working there wasn't much chance to make an error.

 

[stevels4]

how many cutouts are reverse polarity though?
the DNO have trained jointer teams doing all work after install, the meter fitters not so much. Having seen a jointer team working there wasn't much chance to make an error.

Very true when using concentric cable but I’ve seen 2 reversed when fed from over heads as the cables are generally the same colour and if the cutout is mounted upside down to accommodate the cables entering from above confusion does arise with the cut out fuse now on the right.

 

[Squid]

Not much use if the cut out is reverse polarity though?

I think there would nave been other issues that would have been noticed like the electricity company paying you as the meter was running backwards............

 

[Which One’s Live?]

DNO reverse polarity is as rare as hen’s teeth.

Metering side: more likely. Obviously, you’d still be isolating everything if you did happen to pull the fuse. Admittedly, it’s usually the customer tails that are reversed than the cutout side.