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the Original box is the standard gas/electric meter GRP but has a Ritherdon style replacement door and frame over it now which is metal. thanks that’s good info to have about the relaxing of the DI rule. Yes sorry, mixing my terminology up. I’m that used to calling meter boxes GRP boxes that...

yeah all this is true, totally agree. another thought, can I terminate the gland into the top of the metal GRP enclosure and take my cables to the iso switch that way? i know there’s the whole thing about cables are required to be double insulated in a mains area if run without protection...

guidance from the Electricity Safety Council says "installing such cables in this way (external cavity walls) is generally an undesirable practice"  Reasons:  Obstructions in a cavity wall, such create a risk of unseen damage during installation. Long unsupported vertical drops may place...

In my experience cavities are not for installing any sort of wiring in?

Hi mate, I appreciate your input but I didn’t come on here to argue semantics. To keep it civil I’ll just say politely that I know what’s expected in this job and also the history, which you don’t. I’ve stated a few times now that this isn’t an option and would like to move on. Thanks

My remit is to keep all of the wiring out of the reach of the downstairs neighbour. Although unlikely, if the tails run between the cavity of their property there is the possibility of access to them, regardless of the slimness of the chances.  My spec is to run all cable where there is no...

I don’t think fishing between boxes via the cavity will be possible in this instance. 

Yes, It’s had it’s broken door replaced with a metal overclad replacement similar to this. https://ritherdon.myshopify.com/products/r18e-replacement-door-and-frame

Yes this has all been discussed.

Hi guys first post here and looking for the best solution to this problem. 4 in a block flats with separate front doors. External meter boxes for each flat. The upstairs flats 25mm tails are run in a pipe box in the downstairs neighbours flat up into the upstairs flat and across the attic to...