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Can I move the fuse board etc?
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<blockquote data-quote="Captain Kirk" data-source="post: 544772" data-attributes="member: 16492"><p>1 - You can move your conumer int to a higher level not exceeding 1.8m from floor to the highest operating device. Obviously you would upgrade to an 18th Ed consumer unit and get a test certificate.</p><p></p><p>You need to remove the power company fuse to do this so you have to get a DNO appointed electrician or get the power company to disconnect and reconnect. THIS IS NOT DIY!! </p><p></p><p>2 - You can get the meter moved to a higher position by your electricity supplier - there will be a cost and they will insist on a Smart meter</p><p></p><p>3/ - You can get the DNO to move the service head, but it looks like an old cast tron unit with tape armoured cable. It will have to be dug up outside the house and jointed to a new section of PVC concentric cable service cable to enter the house. As this will involve an experienced lead cable jointer - it will be expensive - _ would suggest a ball park figure of £2000 - £3000. A lot of money for non-tangible results - get a quote from the DNO. It is not a job for DIY or even an approved electrician - it has to be done LIVE by the DNO.</p><p></p><p>Would definetely recommend moving Consumer unit to make it more accessible and less likely to damage.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Captain Kirk, post: 544772, member: 16492"] 1 - You can move your conumer int to a higher level not exceeding 1.8m from floor to the highest operating device. Obviously you would upgrade to an 18th Ed consumer unit and get a test certificate. You need to remove the power company fuse to do this so you have to get a DNO appointed electrician or get the power company to disconnect and reconnect. THIS IS NOT DIY!! 2 - You can get the meter moved to a higher position by your electricity supplier - there will be a cost and they will insist on a Smart meter 3/ - You can get the DNO to move the service head, but it looks like an old cast tron unit with tape armoured cable. It will have to be dug up outside the house and jointed to a new section of PVC concentric cable service cable to enter the house. As this will involve an experienced lead cable jointer - it will be expensive - _ would suggest a ball park figure of £2000 - £3000. A lot of money for non-tangible results - get a quote from the DNO. It is not a job for DIY or even an approved electrician - it has to be done LIVE by the DNO. Would definetely recommend moving Consumer unit to make it more accessible and less likely to damage. [/QUOTE]
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