Scale of 0-10 how dangerous is removing fuse from consumder unit w/o turning off

[WaterTight]

Thanks chaps

 

[newcastle phill]

If you know what youd doing, and depending on the type - not very.
But it comes down to competence and knowledge

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

easy to do but if you break the seal,supplier wont be happy

 

[plumben]

not worth the risk if you ask me, get a spark/supplier to install a breaker so it can be worked on safely

 

[ShaunCorbs]

easy to do but if you break the seal,supplier wont be happy

it wasnt on when i arrived is the normal story

 

[ShaunCorbs]

if its a buss bar no if has an integral clip buss bar (cant see the buss bar) then your fine

why you need to remove/refit one??????

 

[Leo21]

Totally safe if someone else does it.

 

[thompsonbrown]

Technical its illegal to remove your mains incoming fuse. Most power suppliers will do this for you at no charge, but can be a pain when waiting for them to reconnect.

 

[TFGplumbing]

easy to do but if you break the seal,supplier wont be happy

Bahh just put a new seal on it

 

[lame plumber]

Bahh just put a new seal on it ��

one of these do?

 

[newcastle phill]

He doesnt mean main in coming fuse. Reads like he wants to keep power to some circuits and remove a fuse/mcb on one circuit.
He says he wants to keep consumer unit LIVE

 

[on31ll]

Is it a fused type or breaker type ? Stupid question really but if its just the breaker type make sure its turned off so theres no arc and booooom whip it out !

 

[Best]

I read the OP as removing a fuse from a consumer unit without turning it off?
In other words, - Pulling a fuse out of a consumer unit without switching the consumer totally off using the consumer switch?
If that's the question, then I do it all the time, but you will get a spark if pulling the fuse out of a circuit that is under load.

 

[Best]

He doesnt mean main in coming fuse. Reads like he wants to keep power to some circuits and remove a fuse/mcb on one circuit.
He says he wants to keep consumer unit LIVE

Sorry, - you got there before me as I was slow to type obviously. :smile:

 

[lame plumber]

dont believe what is written on each breaker/fuse, sparkies dont always get it right!