tool supply - in the dark - Electrician Talk - Professional Electrical Contractors Forum

Russell · 10-12-2007, 07:40 PM

I i have isolated a domestic system at the incoming meter isolator, then ripped out the old fuse box and wiring so i have no power in the house, is there a safe solution to running a supply for power tools/lights from the switched side of the incoming meter isolator, Russell.

randomkiller · 10-12-2007, 08:40 PM

Kind of, its called a generator or temp drop.

chrisb271 · 10-13-2007, 06:00 PM

i usually fit a ' builders board ' to the origin of the supply Russell,it consists of a small consumer unit like four or five modules fitted with an RCD (gfci) and a couple of MCB's (Minature Circuit Breakers) along with two or three twin socket outlets mounted on a stout piece of backboard.
This works well for power and lights.

Chris

frank · 10-14-2007, 12:35 PM

Don't forget your earthing arrangements Russell.

Frank