How long are the existing tails? Hard to measure exactly, but about half a metre. The "golden rule" is that you are not "allowed" the tails to be more than three meters in total length between the meter and the CU without fitting a switch fuse. Although there isn't a specific document titled "meter tail regulations," various sections within BS7671 pertain to the installation of cables, including the essential meter tails. Note, in Fig 2 below, the diverse range of conductor termi ations even before meter tails tgoing terminal of RCD and supply side of circuit-br egular checks of their accuracy and rec Fig 4 nsulat on - many cable strippers have an. It allows smaller distances but requires insultated terminations (like Raychem tape). Not acceptable are connections that use only solder or twist-on connectors (wire nuts) [See NFPA 79-2012 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, Na-tional Fire Protection Association, 2012, Section 13. Mechanical compression lugs have a set screw that tightens on the wire (see Figure 1).
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