Consumer Unit Location - Electrician Talk - Professional Electrical Contractors Forum

sturharv · 08-01-2007, 07:09 AM

Please could you let me know what the maximum distance allowed is between the electric meter location and the consumer unit to comply with current regulations?

Stuart

frank · 08-01-2007, 04:16 PM

2 mtrs Stu.

Frank

sparkysteve · 08-01-2007, 06:04 PM

I think it's 5' inside the house without a disconnect. Really no limit if you run outside.

sturharv · 08-02-2007, 04:07 AM

Thanks very much

sturharv · 08-10-2007, 04:34 AM

I need about 8m from the meter before a suitable location for the consumer unit!

Firstly, can this be done? would it need a sub-main? what extra expense is involved in doing it this way ££?

Thanks

Stuart

frank · 08-10-2007, 11:51 AM

It can be done. You need a switch fuse at the meter head and a sub main circuit of 16mm or 25mm from this to your Consumer Unit.
Costs . I don't know.

FRank

sturharv · 08-10-2007, 11:59 AM

Thanks Frank

sturharv · 08-14-2007, 04:35 AM

Frank,

We are going to use a built in wall box, will the switch fuse be located in the meter box, or will it be located remotely adjacent on the wall?

Kind regards,

Stuart

frank · 08-14-2007, 12:42 PM

I suspect the Supply Co will not let you use their meter box to fit your switch fuse isolator. You will need to fit a another box adjacent.

Frank

general matters · 08-17-2007, 08:07 PM

best checking with your local DNO!