Smart meter install assessment failed.

[Pete999]

I suspect they have a check list to follow and if anything is untoward then walk away. They were probably just following a prescribed method of work.

I suspect they have a check list to follow and if anything is untoward then walk away. They were probably just following a prescribed method of work.

Just goes to show the namby pamby PC H&S Carp we have to put up with today, I had VA around yesterday, and they couldn't do the job because they aren't allowed to move furniture, lift carpets etc incase they hurt themselves, and this bloke was an ex squady, just remember this when you go into Mrs Smiths house to put a socket in, sorry Luv cant do this work because I have to move your Sofa, the mind boggles, that reminds me I have to move my Sofa tomorrow because my Son is going to rewire my phone, and I'm 71, -------,

 

[westward10]

Way of the world now Pete, need to fill out a risk assessment to have a leak.

 

[sh500]

Thank you all for the replies.

 

[sparks55]

Doesn't stop them installing meters with 10mm tails or fabric covered !!
Went to look at a job the other day with a metal service head marked 30A and a smart meter fitted

 

[Dave OCD]

The rules of what is or isn't adequate for the fitting to go ahead probably varies between suppliers, another area where standards vary enormously unfortunately.

 

[Dave OCD]

This is daft to say the least.

Getting a dno or supplier to upgrade old cloth covered tusks is hard enough ...

They must be old, I didn't even know tusks were a conductor, must be bloody hard to bend as well !

 

[Octopus]

all I can say is blxxdy predictive text

 

[Rpa07]

I thought that was a nickname because they look like curved tusks! What did you mean @Murdoch?

 

[telectrix]

no need for new tails. a few inches of appropriately sized heat shrink will fix.

 

[HandySparks]

I'd be inclined to ditch the Henley block.

 

[PEG]

...Only two comments... The replacement of tails,is made all the easier,because you have a nice picture of the pre-cut seal....
Other point,is why on earth do you want Smart meters?

 

[Des 56]

...Only two comments... The replacement of tails,is made all the easier,because you have a nice picture of the pre-cut seal....
Other point,is why on earth do you want Smart meters?

It would interest me to know the reason why

"Asking" to have a smart meter installed ?

 

[Pat H]

Dump the Henley block and run new tails in direct.

 

[HandySparks]

Dump the Henley block and run new tails in direct.

See post #30.

 

[Pat H]

See post #30.

Ah just seen you'd suggested that on the previous page.

 

[Risteard]

It's about time they pointed out that non-sheathed cables outside of containment or an enclosure is lacking mechanical protection and is unsafe and prohibited. Not a jobsworth in my eyes.

 

[Dave OCD]

No he made a valid point but why not just get on with the job and rectify the issue at the same time, just for the sake of 10 more minutes.

 

[Risteard]

No he made a valid point but why not just get on with the job and rectify the issue at the same time, just for the sake of 10 more minutes.

As suggested by others, probably an issue of liability. His employer probably does not wish to get involved with customers' wiring.

 

[davesparks]

No he made a valid point but why not just get on with the job and rectify the issue at the same time, just for the sake of 10 more minutes.

I would imagine it would be because they are not qualified or insured to do the job, they probably don't have the necessary tools to do it correctly either.
Plus it could of course snowball into a much bigger job, at what point should they stop and advise calling an electrician?

 

[Dave OCD]

Yes fair enough, it's just frustrating though. Just this minute had a call from a customer who's changing from oil to gas c/h and the plumber has told him that I'll need to put in an earth rod for the gas pipe ! TNCS earthing there and the gas service pipe will be plastic. The saying 'A little knowledge is dangerous' is so true.