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National Grid. Electric Supply Repair.

Petstalk
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edited 17 April 2023 at 11:21PM in Energy
Update.
Started  work 14.04.2023.

The fault is on Main Joint.

Continue repair Monday.

Multiple properties off be off Supply.

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Due to neighbour experiencing Electricity supply issues today.

*Neighbour has solar panels
Would this make a Difference? Surge to the  System.

Remember Neighbour said  electric Kept Tripping.
Also for a  while humming on shared wall side. 
Suggested was new Washing Machine.

National Grid engineers determined that there is a fault with the cable that feeds from the main cable in the pavement to their meter.

Have some concern regarding the work to excavate and reinstate,
Eront Garden Lawn.  Tarmac Driveway. Block Paving Edge.

Any experience?

Engineers have installed temporary supply for my neighbour by connecting a cable in your outside meterbox to the neighbours outside meterbox.

My Understanding correct Connection to my meterbox they  installed before the meter,  will not result in myself paying anything additional for  electricity.

This temporary supply arrangement  perfectly safe?  cause no issues of overloading electricity supply ect.
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  • MattMattMattUK
    MattMattMattUK Posts: 10,742 Forumite
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    Petstalk said:
    National Grid.

    Engineers have installed temporary supply for my neighbour by connecting a cable in your outside meterbox to the neighbours outside meterbox.

    My Understanding correct Connection to my meterbox has been installed before the meter therefore this will not result in myself paying anything additional for  electricity.

    This temporary supply arrangement is perfectly safe and will cause no issues of overloading on your electricity supply ect.
    What is the question?
  • MattMattMattUK
    MattMattMattUK Posts: 10,742 Forumite
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    Petstalk said:
    This temporary supply arrangement  perfectly safe?  cause no issues of overloading electricity supply ect.
    Yes it is perfectly safe, no it cannot overload the supply. Any temporary supply arrangement done by National Grid will be set up with full understanding of the network, safety and supply considerations. 
  • Robin9
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    Good to see the problem has been located and repair planned.
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • Petstalk
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    edited 17 April 2023 at 11:24PM
    Pictures of the National Grid repair.

    Anyone explain from the pictures what National Grid have done to restore neighbours supply.

    National Grid Repair.
  • Petstalk
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    edited 17 April 2023 at 2:46PM


    Pictures National Grid, befor repair.

    Anyone please explain from the pictures what National Grid have done to restore neighbours electricity supply.
  • jimjames
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    Petstalk said:
    Update.
    Started  work 14.04.2013.

    The fault is on Main Joint..
    Has this really been going on for 10 years?
    Remember the saying: if it looks too good to be true it almost certainly is.
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,669 Forumite
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    A mains joint has failed and a new length let in and the existing services have pieces let in .



    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • Petstalk
    Petstalk Posts: 203 Forumite
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    edited 18 April 2023 at 1:11PM
    Reinstatement by National Grid.
  • Petstalk
    Petstalk Posts: 203 Forumite
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    How long to leave Driving on Tarmac Drive?
  • Swipe
    Swipe Posts: 5,560 Forumite
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    Petstalk said:
    How long to leave Driving on Tarmac Drive?
    Couple of days max
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