Moving a meter
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Our leccy meter will need to be moved, as part of our building restructure. Also, as it's a"key meter" I had installed for my tenants, I would like that changed.
Has anyone had any experience with such a move?
Any advice on meter siting (indoors/outdoors) or meter type?
Thanks in advance.
Has anyone had any experience with such a move?
Any advice on meter siting (indoors/outdoors) or meter type?
Thanks in advance.
“If you trust in yourself, and believe in your dreams, and follow your star. . . you'll still get beaten by people who spent their time working hard and learning things and who weren't so lazy.”
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When you say "moved". Do you mean just the location of the meter i.e moving it a bit left of right.
Or do you mean the incoming supply and where it comes into the building, so in effect moving the meter to a whole different location.
If it is the latter, the incoming supply is managed by your local distributor, or DNO. They will charge you a large amount for moving the incoming supply. No one else can do that. So you must get a quote from then for them.
Changing the meter and maybe moving it's location a tiny bit (left or right a bit) is the responsibility of your current provider.
Anything after the meter i.e the consumer unit, is your responsibility.0 -
You will need to get an electrical contractor to carry out the electrics to allow the meter to be moved, ensuring that your network operator knows.
The supplier should change your meter free of charge.0 -
Thanks both. The meter will need to be moved to a more suitable location, as where it is now will become a shower/bathroom.
I'm in contact with both Western Electricity, and EDF the supplier, so am aware that they will both need to be involved.
Would an external meter be cheaper/better? Or should I request it be located in the building?
My builder/sparky has agreed to move the fuse board to a spare bedroom, is there any advantage in keeping the meter with the fuses?“If you trust in yourself, and believe in your dreams, and follow your star. . . you'll still get beaten by people who spent their time working hard and learning things and who weren't so lazy.”0 -
You have to talk to the DNO, in your case Western Electricity.
The cost may depend on where you want it moved and how far and the work involved. But, as they are the only one that can do the work, it is usually quite a lot.
There is no right or wrong choice in terms of outside or inside.
What is more convenient for you in terms of checking your meter? Will it look appropriate to the property in a external box? It will be more convenient for the meter reader when he/she comes round to do their check (they don't have to knock on your door). Do you want the meter, and consumer unit (fuse box) all in once place?
There is no right or wrong answer. Just as long as it is convenient and appropriate for you.
So, up to you.
You need to check if there is a set fee for moving it or are certain locations/distances more expensive.
Normally it is quite expensive regardless of where you move it.0 -
I don't think they have set fees. Depending on route of the cable into the house and the old/new meter location, it may mean a new cable from the street, this can cost thousands and take weeks to plan. Talk to WPD asap and they can advise you of the options available.CashStrapped wrote: »You have to talk to the DNO, in your case Western Electricity.
The cost may depend on where you want it moved and how far and the work involved. But, as they are the only one that can do the work, it is usually quite a lot.
There is no right or wrong choice in terms of outside or inside.
What is more convenient for you in terms of checking your meter? Will it look appropriate to the property in a external box? It will be more convenient for the meter reader when he/she comes round to do their check (they don't have to knock on your door). Do you want the meter, and consumer unit (fuse box) all in once place?
There is no right or wrong answer. Just as long as it is convenient and appropriate for you.
So, up to you.
You need to check if there is a set fee for moving it or are certain locations/distances more expensive.
Normally it is quite expensive regardless of where you move it.IT Consultant in the utilities industry specialising in the retail electricity market.
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This is usually a 2 stage process.
A competent electrician will be needed to move your consumer unit to a more suitable location and this needs to be done first.
Then your electricity supplier must come and move the supply head and the meter. It is their equipment, nobody else can legally move it. As it's a move at your request, there will be a charge and it might be a big charge. So FIRST get them round to give you a quote to move the supply head and meter to where you want it. When you have their quote and have picked yourself up off the floor you might re think the project.0 -
If by Supply Head you mean the main intake fuse, that can only be moved by the DNO. So you need to coordinate 3 parties; electrician (main consumer unit), supplier (meter) and DNO (incoming cable and main fuse).This is usually a 2 stage process.
A competent electrician will be needed to move your consumer unit to a more suitable location and this needs to be done first.
Then your electricity supplier must come and move the supply head and the meter. It is their equipment, nobody else can legally move it. As it's a move at your request, there will be a charge and it might be a big charge. So FIRST get them round to give you a quote to move the supply head and meter to where you want it. When you have their quote and have picked yourself up off the floor you might re think the project.IT Consultant in the utilities industry specialising in the retail electricity market.
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Dear god, it;s all FAR more complex than I would have thought!
I'll update as and when events occur.“If you trust in yourself, and believe in your dreams, and follow your star. . . you'll still get beaten by people who spent their time working hard and learning things and who weren't so lazy.”0 -
Its not that complicated to be honest.
Step one, Ask DNO for a quote on relocating the cutout/service cable.
Step two has two outcomes, 1 realise its costs too much and relocate the shower, or 2, pay the DNO to move.
Step 3 tell your supplier that you will need a reconnection after service alteration in the afternoon of your planned day for moving the service.
Step 4 hire and electrician to reconnect up from the newly installed isolator by the supplier to your fuse box.0
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