For those of you that have not become bored with this saga as far as I can see there is only one fuse box (that I can see) but I note that is not sealed & I can change the fuses myself. There is a much smaller sealed box on the incoming mains side of the meter but as it is sealed I have no idea what is in it. This whole thing begins to smell rather badly Many thanks for this mine of information Robbie >
That little box is the electricity board's fuse, and is is sealed by them.
If it smells, worry.... oh. You mean the guys at the door. Yes, I can believe they smell. Certainly this shouts ***SCAM*** at me, and I would call trading standards and discuss it with them.
Andy
Scam
In message , Roberts writes
Quite well known scam, often aimed at elderly people.
Your fuse box does not need to be replaced because of its age.
plc does not mean it's necessarily quoted.
You have no RCD? they detect leaks to earth, which your fusebox wont notice.
I think you should consider adding an RCD box, between the company fuse and your fusebox. Maybe this one in a box:
If you have a modern consumer unit fitted the regulations may say that your earth wires arent fat enough so everything would have to be rewired (and redecorated)
but im not an expert.
[geroge]
They are listed at Companies house. All filing up to date. Been around since 199 under two different names, The Energy Savings Group plc and Telecommunication Options plc. Erg office in Norwich. More info can be purchased from companies house if you so desire.
How much safer are MCBs than fuses?
In message , hugh writes
Oh and I forgot to add, Main Activity Electrical Wiring Installation Says it all really.
Earth leakage circuit breakers (ELCB) are no longer used. They are different to RCDs (and all the other names for RCD such as RCCB). However I would say that RCDs are the real life savers when used on socket circuits.
I was aware of them:-)
They are called RCBO's.
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