Scottish power wont replace meter

tedster123

:mad:

ok so scottish power decided it was time to replace my meter (apparently goes faster over its "use by date" not good )

They came decided that there was still power coming in after the meter was disconnected.

I mentioned maybe it was coming from the neighbour but had no idea.

they have taken this as gospel and decided not to replace the meter until i sort the issue internally.

I spoke to an electrician and he told me its a problem with the original installation so its their issue what can I do?

Please help:)

cajef

tedster123 wrote: »

I mentioned maybe it was coming from the neighbour but had no idea.

I spoke to an electrician and he told me its a problem with the original installation so its their issue what can I do?

Please help:)

Cannot understand why you told them it maybe it was something to do with your neighbour, what was the reasoning behind this?

If it is a problem with the original installation the electrician should have told you what the problem was then you can contact the supplier with the details.

tedster123

I wish I hadn't said anything - silly thing to do

the flat was split into two in 2001, so thought maybe it something to do with this.

The electrician I spoke to just said its coming from another supply cant tell where

dogshome

Hi tedster123 - The wiring to the feed-in side of the meter is the suppliers responsibility, but everything
on the output side is yours
If with the meter disconnected, there is still power flowing thro' your house wiring it means that part of the wiring for your converted flat is connected to another meter, very likely your neighbors and maybe some of his wiring to your meter ?

If you are renting, this needs a strong letter to the L/lord accompanied with a report from a sparks, who will by the way need access to both meters
If you are an owner I'm afraid it's down to you and your neighbor who is almost certainly paying for some of the power that you use

Premier_2

tedster123 wrote: »

...The electrician I spoke to just said its coming from another supply cant tell where

I suggest you try a better electrician.

This is something you really must address as a matter of urgency for your own safety. At present you are unable to isolate completely your electricity in the event of an emergency.

As dogshome says, if this is a rented property then you should demand the LL attends to it (at his cost!)
Unfortunately, if it's your own property, it's your problem.

dunloadin

What do you mean by the power is still on with the meter disconnected?

I take it from disconnected that they had the cables out of the meter and the supply fuse removed, if so then none of your electrical circuits should be working. If they were then you'll be needing a sparkie to sort it out (and the landlord if one exists) as some of your juice is being metered by the other flat.

If your neighbours flat went off power at the same time they disconnected the meter then it's likley the meters in the building have a looped neutral; this can be spotted easily if the meters are in a communal cupboard, but will not be obvious if they are in seperate flats. Looped (or shared) neutrals are rare beasts, and can be lethal to anyone working on the metering, as once the meter is removed one of the neutrals becomes live...perhaps this is what they were on about when they said there was still a live supply? If so then it's a job for the supplier or DNO to sort out.

tedster123

l know its been while but just remembered the post - its my flat so my responsibility,

Thanks for all your comments.

does the meter go faster or slower over time - guess thats my major issue,

sounds like might be a safety issue here as well though, anyone know a good electrician in Glasgow?

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Hi,

tedster123 wrote: »

does the meter go faster or slower over time - guess thats my major issue

not normally, just that they have to be changed every so many years.

spiro

Every elec meter is given a 'certification life', this is the number of years it is expected to remain within the accuracy tolerances allowed by law. Therefore at the end of this period the meter is replaced. The old meter is then refurbished or scrapped. Just because it has passed that date does not mean it is necessarily inaccurate.