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Contractors switch

  • 29-01-2013 1:35am
    #1
    ThreeLineWhip
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    Is the consumer allowed to operate the switch from a legal point of view as it is on the customers side of the meter?


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  • #2
    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    ThreeLineWhip wrote: »
    Is the consumer allowed to operate the switch from a legal point of view as it is on the customers side of the meter?
    don't know on the legal side

    -been a good few years since esbn stopped fitting them afaik
    -same with the cabinet temp supplies in the other thread

    'consumers main ocpd' fitted in cabinet now-so no issues there by the sound of it


  • #3
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,755 ✭✭✭meercat


    ThreeLineWhip wrote: »
    Is the consumer allowed to operate the switch from a legal point of view as it is on the customers side of the meter?

    it should be sealed by the registered contractor
    although lots havent got them

    why do you need to switch it


  • #4
    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    meercat wrote: »

    it should be sealed by the registered contractor
    although lots havent got them

    why do you need to switch it
    i think he means the older type separate switch


  • #5
    meercat
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    M cebee wrote: »
    i think he means the older type separate switch

    sorry,you could be right

    that is a main switch for the consumer to operate


    i was thinking about the type in the meter cabinet

    maybe op will confirm or post a pic


  • #6
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,755 ✭✭✭meercat


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=51990476

    post 7


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  • #7
    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    ya the separate cabinet switch
    it's sealed but it can be switched obviously
    esbn stopped fitting them years back
    i think that's what he means


  • #8
    ThreeLineWhip
    Closed Accounts Posts: 473 ✭✭ThreeLineWhip


    That is exactly it.

    Now is it legal for the consumer to operate this switch or to connect cables to the outgoing side?

    What do ESB install nowadays?


  • #9
    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    ThreeLineWhip wrote: »
    That is exactly it.

    Now is it legal for the consumer to operate this switch or to connect cables to the outgoing side?

    What do ESB install nowadays?

    cutout/fuse
    meter w/sealed isolator

    that old isolating switch was esbn equipment

    contractor fits a consumers main ocpd now after meter

    dunno anything about legal side
    i presume cer covers that

    your info on temp supplies and switches is a few years out of date


  • #10
    ThreeLineWhip
    Closed Accounts Posts: 473 ✭✭ThreeLineWhip


    I take it ESBN make their connection to this device?


  • #11
    meercat
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    ThreeLineWhip wrote: »

    Now is it legal for the consumer to operate this switch or to connect cables to the outgoing side?

    the outgoing side should be sealed by previous contractor


    what exactly are you trying to do


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  • #12
    ThreeLineWhip
    Closed Accounts Posts: 473 ✭✭ThreeLineWhip


    the outgoing side should be sealed by previous contractor

    LOL! I acted as my own contractor.

    I connected my own tails from the consumer unit to the switch and turned the switch. I never sealed anything. No one has ever said a word about it.


  • #13
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,602 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    meercat wrote: »
    the outgoing side should be sealed by previous contractor
    Many contractors don't bother with the seal from what I have seen. There is not one installed on an entire housing estate near me.


  • #14
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,755 ✭✭✭meercat


    meercat wrote: »
    it should be sealed by the registered contractor
    although lots havent got them

    yeah i would agree,most arent sealed
    i would usually seal the outgoing side of the connection point through the switching mechanism,thus preventing anyone from turning off the supply without breaking the seal


  • #15
    ThreeLineWhip
    Closed Accounts Posts: 473 ✭✭ThreeLineWhip


    From a legal point of view is it illegal to break that seal?


  • #16
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,755 ✭✭✭meercat


    ThreeLineWhip wrote: »
    From a legal point of view is it illegal to break that seal?

    dont think anyone ever prosecuted for breaking a contractors seal


  • #17
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,602 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    I think this thread has run its course.


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