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On the subject of pulling the DNO fuse.

There have been a couple of reports here of the DNO confronting electricians who have pulled their fuse.


It's getting closer to home, a work colleague was doing a CU change on a domestic house last week, no isolator fitted, so he pulled the fuse (no seals present).

South Nottinghamshire.


Around 90 minutes later there was a knock on the door, a guy from Western Power was investigating a power loss at the property, reported by the Smart Meter phoning home.

He gave the sparky a talking to, and warned they are getting strict in pursuing people who do it, he said meter fiddling was rife, so any loss of power is checked out asap.
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  • Kelly Marie:

    I think we are all agreed pulling DNO fuses is not a good idea I think that we need for them to understand that sometimes it's unavoidable due to circumstances. . . 




    There are virtually no circumstances when it is allowable. The fuse belongs to neither the electrician nor the householder and it should not be touched. All DNOs have a procedure for them to temporarily isolate the supply, and the HSE believe that this method of working - arranging for the DNO / Meter Operator to draw the fuse is acceptable. It is good that companies like WPD are able to spot tampers with the new smart meters, as well as being able to investigate them immediately. 


    Regards,


    Alan. 

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  • Kelly Marie:

    I think we are all agreed pulling DNO fuses is not a good idea I think that we need for them to understand that sometimes it's unavoidable due to circumstances. . . 




    There are virtually no circumstances when it is allowable. The fuse belongs to neither the electrician nor the householder and it should not be touched. All DNOs have a procedure for them to temporarily isolate the supply, and the HSE believe that this method of working - arranging for the DNO / Meter Operator to draw the fuse is acceptable. It is good that companies like WPD are able to spot tampers with the new smart meters, as well as being able to investigate them immediately. 


    Regards,


    Alan. 

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