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Where is Trip Switch?

  • 08-08-2010 8:41pm
    #1
    johneym
    Site Banned Posts: 344 ✭✭


    hi Folks,

    just bought an oldish house an

    there are a few jobs I need to do an I need to switch off the power in my house. From the central fusebox. Also its good to know that I can switch off the power when need be.
    Problem is the is no switch whatsoever!! Its just a black meter with no fuses or switches! The house was built around 1978-1980 so maybe its original. But surely there would be some kind of safety mechenism? How do I switch off the power?


Comments

  • #2
    Solair
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,230 ✭✭✭Solair


    There must be a distribution board / fusebox somewhere else in the house!
    It may not be located next to the meter.
    Try garage, utility room, closets etc... It could be hidden away! The board could also be flush-fitted and have a door ... Check around it'll be there :)

    Is this meter in a box outside by any chance?
    If so, that's DEFINITELY not where you'll find your distribution board.

    You simply can't have an installation with no local fusing! ESB wouldn't have connected it up !!

    1978-1980 isn't that old!

    Our place is from about 1850 :)
    There are also plenty of old old installations around from the 1920s to 1950s!


  • #3
    johneym
    Site Banned Posts: 344 ✭✭johneym


    thanks a lot Solair...I am going to look


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