Re: Electricity Boxes - Ownership ?

[Calum Morrell <calum@xxxxxxx>]

what about an automated cattle prod hooked up to a motion sensor? then you
won't need to secure the box >:-)

alternatively, point out to manweb their responsibilities to ensure their
equipment is not tampered with ..... then fit a lock yourself anyway

geraint@xxxxxxx wrote:

> It seems the young kids of the village have a new game, it's called
> switching off people's MAINS POWER.
>
> I live in a newish house, and the electricity box and meter are
> mounted at the front of the house next to the garage.
>
> The box uses those triangle shaped keys, but are very easy to open
> with a pair of long-nose pliers.
>
> I want to be able to secure the box, but i'm not sure on the
> legality, as I think the box is actually owned by Manweb.
>
> Choices are to put a lock barrel on, or a magnetic lock.
>
> Problem is, that the elctricity board come to read the meter, and I
> don't think they will be too happy about not being able to access it.
>
> Any ideas ?
>
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