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by bremhillbob
Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:03 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacing External Electrical Meter Box
Replies: 3
Views: 2093

Re: Replacing External Electrical Meter Box

I also note that there are slimline boxes but I think that retrofitting one of these will still involve disconnecting the mains supply and refitting the meter. I can't find a way to replace the existing meter box without calling in the distribution network
by bremhillbob
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:57 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacing External Electrical Meter Box
Replies: 3
Views: 2093

Re: Replacing External Electrical Meter Box

Thanks Mr White. Great reply and helpful. Didn't know of this spec. With your help I've found this link: m This details what one company is saying. I guess my question is really about "is it essential?". If I went ahead and did it my way would I be breaking any laws or setting myself up to...
by bremhillbob
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Should I Tile Over Damaged Plasterboard?
Replies: 1
Views: 3081

Re: Should I Tile Over Damaged Plasterboard?

Great question Natalia, sorry I can't help but I'd definitely like to know the answer as I'm in the same position. I'm re-tiling the shower so 'water tight' is a priority. The builder I'd working with is saying to level the surface then tile over the top and that seems to make sense to me. If water ...
by bremhillbob
Thu Oct 24, 2019 4:15 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacing External Electrical Meter Box
Replies: 3
Views: 2093

Replacing External Electrical Meter Box

Hi all, I have an older property and the electricity meter box is a big white plastic box. Provided I don't move the meter or main fuse etc can I replace the box with a nicer wooden one? My thought is to cut off the old plastic, and slide a custom wooden box over the top. So far all I can see is tha...
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