Quote Originally Posted by BlueArc View Post
thanks for the advice chaps. After speaking to the client he informed me that they had a burnt neutral a while back that the council repaired. Unfortunately they didn't do a very good job and did not tighten the connections. All is fixed up and working just great. What still bugs me is the difference between the digital and "old school" spinning disc KWH meters. Anyway like my mom used to say "if it ain't broke don't try and fix it" thanks again for the advice it is greatly appreciated.
BlueArc, it is possible that the mechanical meter is doing this as the meter itself has a coil inside and therefor partially a resistance and not like the electronic meter that uses CTs or in the case where it carries the load it uses a contactor inside. I stand under correction thou.

PS : As per council inspector "always after the council have connected and re-energized the supply,check and make sure it is done right"
Reason he said this to me, is because we where ahead on a project and I said to him that everything is already connected and ready for power to be switched on. He informed me that the guys they use to connect and switch on has only been "trained" to do just that and that they aren't electricians. It is possible that they could switch L & N around... Much sadness...