Double Pole Isolator Installation

Netexporter

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82126511#Comment_82126511

I just requested an isolator was fitted when I ordered my smart meter from Octopus. Cost nothing.

tfhnota

Had a few consumer units changed at various houses and the electrician always pulled the supply fuse out to do the job and resealed it, last time a few years ago (during Covid so maybe different rules) and that was with a smart meter. Got the black input box so probably original 1950's. Missed the opportunity to have an isolator switch when I had the smart meter fitted, though, so that was a pity, although I imagine it would encourage DIY electricians to play around with the consumer unit.

QrizB

I just requested an isolator was fitted when I ordered my smart meter from Octopus. Cost nothing.

I bought an isolator ready to ask my EDF smart meter installer to fit it, but he had one of his own and fitted that without any prompting from me 🙂

I've still got the one I bought here somewhere …

Mister_G

Yes, the Eon fitter had one on his van, but was happy to instal my one, which was exactly the same!

molerat

I asked the Eon fitter if he could fit one as I was intending to get an EV so he went back to the van and got one. He also jiggled things about to leave maximum room on the backboard.

Scot_39

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82126243#Comment_82126243

There was a time IIRC when at least some DNOs would do a fuse upgrade and iirc if needed de-looping for free - if the reason was "green" like an EV charger or ASHP power draw.

Presumably thats no longer the case since you have had them visit / survey ?

And if not - well there are options - many dumb EV chargers can by set to lower powers - like say 50% - or get a smarter one with a total home current clamp - youll get 7kW when rest of house taking next to nothing - and protected if your using a low of power otherwise.

Scot_39

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82126511#Comment_82126511

EOn fitted mine for free - then removed them for free (when the space was needed for a 4 port multirate+external Proteus contactor for restricted feed) - unfortunately.