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Piratepete
:willy_nilly: Domestic client called me to quote for some sockets and a CU change. Stunned to see the meter connected to the existing fuse box by 2 core pyro using the bare sheath as the earth conductor. Was this common practice in the 70s and did it comply back then or even now?
The supply is 60 Amp, the Fusebox is some 4 metres from the meter. The termination of the cable is enclosed at the fusebox end but not in the cutout/meter box where the two single insulated tails connect directly into the meter. The cable diameter (bare) is 13.39 mm. Can't seem to find this in my tables to check the rating.
Is there anyway I can reuse the pyro, as replacing it will be a nightmare! Because of the distance, I'm thinking of installing a 60A switch fuse in the meter box and try to get the cut-out upgraded to 80 Amps (minor point of compliance).
Cheers
Pete
The supply is 60 Amp, the Fusebox is some 4 metres from the meter. The termination of the cable is enclosed at the fusebox end but not in the cutout/meter box where the two single insulated tails connect directly into the meter. The cable diameter (bare) is 13.39 mm. Can't seem to find this in my tables to check the rating.
Is there anyway I can reuse the pyro, as replacing it will be a nightmare! Because of the distance, I'm thinking of installing a 60A switch fuse in the meter box and try to get the cut-out upgraded to 80 Amps (minor point of compliance).
Cheers
Pete