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Commercial Meter Disconnection in Residential Property

Fultonius
Hi Folks,


I live in a converted townhouse, which now comprises 3 flats. There is a shared, commercial, mains supply and meter which uses about £5 of electricity per year, but has a massive standing charge - we're looking to get this meter removed and have the shared supply connected to the downstairs flat (we'll all just share the cost through common charges).


We've been given conflicting advice and are looking to clarify, must we:
  • Get SPEN to formally disconnect the supply, then get an electrician to remove the meter and tap into the downstairs meter, or,

  • can we get the electrician to disconnect the mains meter and cap the supply, then tap into the second meter.


Any help and advice appreciated.


  • Former Community Member
    0 Former Community Member
    I wired the communal area of three flats so that each flat has an "outdoor" light with a time lag switch plus an override switch inside the individual flats front door, as well as an emergency light in the communal area supplied by each flats supply.


    What stops a flat owner on entering the shared area pressing the switch belonging to another flat to save the use of his own electricity?


    Three relays for one emergency light? Or did you install three EL?


    Regards


    BOD
  • Former Community Member
    0 Former Community Member
    If the shared area needs EL, does it follow that some FA is required? If so, how will that be wired without a Landlord supply?


    Regards


    BOD
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    Debatable if emergency lights were required in what is basically a big porch and with all those lights in there it’s like Paignton seafront if you turn them all on.


    The last lot of lights I fitted in a communal area didn’t need turning on, you can see to get in and out by the light from the emergency lights charging indicator LEDs, mind you it’s a spooky shade of green and not as varied as the seafront.


     Andy B.
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    Robin Hood used to have a zero standing charge tariff.

    They don't seem to in my area but it could be worth seeing if anyone still does.

    If no one does, then I think a letter to Ofgem is in order as the supposed simplification of tariffs has only resulted in huge increases for low users, the very people the government say they are trying to protect.

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    You always need a meter for common parts. Sockets for hoovering. Lighting, entry system, the list goes on. These questions will continue to surface because of the many would be entranapeurs emerging. Why there is a 3 phase meter for one lamp we will never know,  this poster will be advised to contact the supplier and have the 3 phase meter changed to 1 phase. The standing charge will reduce,  the 3 tenants can split the bill.

    Regards, UKPN. 

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