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  • locking the means to re-energise the circuit

    I can see that being necessary in a big site where there are multiple people working but when I turn the CU off to replace a light switch or something there is zero chance my wife will turn it back on again. Do any domestic consumer units have lock off points anyway?

  • I can see that being necessary in a big site where there are multiple people working but when I turn the CU off to replace a light switch or something there is zero chance my wife will turn it back on again

    Doesn't stop me from shouting 'don't fuck with the CU for next hour!'

  • When mine crosses the kitchen with a knife I keep clear.

    Locking the CU doesn't cost much and it can make you feel a bit safer if you're out of sight.

  • Doesn't stop me from shouting 'don't fuck with the CU for next hour!'

    My family are disappointedly unaware of even where the CU is. Or where the gas/electricity/water meters are. Or where the water shut off is. Even though I keep trying to show them to them in case it is needed.

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