removal of main cutout fuse!

[HappyHippyDad]

Hello all,

I think this may be a controversial question, but here goes..

I have passed my domestic installers course and will be getting registered soon (so showing a CU change would be good). I would like to update my consumer unit and have read many of the posts on this site regarding that. I will first try and get the DNO to fit an isolation switch if not then I do not want to work with live tails so pulling the main cutout seems like the option. Lets say for arguments sake that I will get permission by the DNO, thats not really what I want to get into on this thread.

From other threads I think it a very good idea to first assess what type of head it is (cast iron seems one to avoid) and what condition it is in.

Wear electricians gloves.

Test the tails after removal of main fuse to be 100% sure they are not live.

Have main switch off when removing and replacing.

One question is how to make the meter box safe for others whilst I am working inside. Do I just remove the fuse from the main cutout and replace?

This is clearly something that should have been taught during my course, but it wasn't, they just said pull it, which isn't good enough for me.

Any futher advice on removing the main cutout fuse would be most welcome.

Cheers.

 

[SW1970]

Here's the link again (the one above didn't work): Allow electricians to lawfully remove distributors fuses. - e-petitions

This benefits the industry. If the scheme operators are serious, they will publish this to all their members and request them to consider and sign.

 

[brucelee]

signed mate for what use it may do would make life easier

 

[wildgoose]

Signed it.

The weasels in parliament are very switched on to people power in numbers, especially when the press get involved or if it could mean their jobs are at risk!

Apathy is the death of all progress, so if you can't be arsed signing the petition, then don't complain ever again about this predicament we electricians are faced with!

 

[edexlab]

Signed !
Can the moderators send a link / message to all members of the forum to inform them about this petition, so others can add their signature if they wish.

 

[leonard]

signet it

 

[Guitarist]

Signed !
Can the moderators send a link / message to all members of the forum to inform them about this petition, so others can add their signature if they wish.

This is a great idea. I don't know how many members this forum has, but if everyone signed the petition it would certainly help.