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TScoconutzz
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May 24 2016, 08:27 PM, updated 8y ago
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Hey guys, my neighbors meter caught fire yesterday night and TNB came. TNB claimed that TNB didn't do the wiring properly during the Reno and they will fix the wiring at no cost for my Neighbour But they also noticed that the wires are covered with casing which they say is illegal to do so in case of fire they can't see where the fire started from Even mine is covered when Reno was done. Is it true that it's illegal? Attached are some pics Hope to hear from u guys Attached thumbnail(s)
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magnesium
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May 24 2016, 08:31 PM
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I dint know either illegal or not but this cable will be hot if overload
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fireballs
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May 24 2016, 08:38 PM
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It prevents proper ventilation. So don't put casing on it. You can paint it though
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TScoconutzz
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May 24 2016, 08:46 PM
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Which one shd I remove the casing ? The one above meter or above my compressor?
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magnesium
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May 24 2016, 08:48 PM
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QUOTE(coconutzz @ May 24 2016, 08:46 PM) Which one shd I remove the casing ? The one above meter or above my compressor? Inside house ok External not ok
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sonerin
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May 24 2016, 08:50 PM
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It is illegal to cover with casing. TNB can fine you and ask you to remove after fine
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weikee
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May 24 2016, 08:56 PM
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Cannot cover. Also if the wires run in the ceiling all are illegal.
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Richard
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May 24 2016, 09:17 PM
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The main reason is electricity theft..
You must have the cable visible for inspection all the way to the kwh meter ..
Here in kk, if they catch you stealing electricity they pull out the fuse and cut off your testicles..
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TScoconutzz
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May 24 2016, 09:20 PM
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Ok thanks guys I dun have cables running in the ceiling
Also do u guys have any contacts (certified TNB contractors) that I can get to remove the casing ? Appreciate that
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Benster124
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May 24 2016, 10:07 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(coconutzz @ May 24 2016, 09:20 PM) Ok thanks guys I dun have cables running in the ceiling Also do u guys have any contacts (certified TNB contractors) that I can get to remove the casing ? Appreciate that haha i think u can ask your neighbour for the same TNB guy lo..
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kutitata
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May 24 2016, 10:22 PM
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Really most houses have the wiring concealed nowadays?
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weikee
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May 24 2016, 10:36 PM
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QUOTE(coconutzz @ May 24 2016, 09:20 PM) Ok thanks guys I dun have cables running in the ceiling Also do u guys have any contacts (certified TNB contractors) that I can get to remove the casing ? Appreciate that If this is just the plastic casing, can just pull it out.
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Ryannate
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May 24 2016, 11:05 PM
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Your incoming cable to your meter travel quite a distant. I wonder .... Any cable guy can assist you to remove the casing but not many have good workmanship.
Incoming cable to meter not recommended to conceal, because to prevent ventilation and security purposes but if short distance should be no problem.
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sonerin
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May 25 2016, 07:11 AM
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QUOTE(kutitata @ May 24 2016, 10:22 PM) Really most houses have the wiring concealed nowadays? Conceal wiring yes but not the TNB cable
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TScoconutzz
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May 25 2016, 07:58 AM
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QUOTE(sonerin @ May 25 2016, 07:11 AM) Conceal wiring yes but not the TNB cable U mean the "side wall" cable not allow The one going into meter is ok?
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sonerin
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May 25 2016, 08:47 AM
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QUOTE(coconutzz @ May 25 2016, 07:58 AM) U mean the "side wall" cable not allow The one going into meter is ok? From the wall all the way into the meter. As long as is those big TNB cable cannot be covered
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weikee
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May 25 2016, 08:51 AM
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Anything after meter is owner property, so anything after meter can conceal.
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TScoconutzz
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May 25 2016, 09:48 AM
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ic guys..thanks..i m will find an electrical man to open it up then..
btw, one last concern, once open up, will my outdoor ac unit heat up the wires? if u look at the pic, the wires are in front of my compressor
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enriquelee
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May 25 2016, 09:55 AM
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How come i never see this kind of 'open' wire in my house? It is before the TNB meter?
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TScoconutzz
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May 25 2016, 10:10 AM
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QUOTE(enriquelee @ May 25 2016, 09:55 AM) How come i never see this kind of 'open' wire in my house? It is before the TNB meter? u wont see unless u are corner house.the wire comes from the first house of the row normally
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