electric meters??

[pandashoe]

i've been told that if im not there when they come to put my meter in that they will disconnect my supply as they need access to my fusebox and it'll cost me to get reconncted, is this true and if so how much more do they want now? it seems to me every one i speek to wants 500E from me for somthing or other

Just part of the joys of living in Spain! it would help if you could get a neighbour or someone to arrange the visit - to rearrange does cost and is not readily done.

[pandashoe]

could i put my own main fuse in or do they disconect from the meter, do they let you know when they are coming to do the meter or do they just turn up?

[pandashoe]

can any one tell me if they send out appointments for when they come to fit the electic meters and if they do were do they send them and how long do they give you before they come out?

[Debbie4121]

When they connected our electricity meters the builder gave us 2 weeks notice, but it was a case of if they can't get in, you don't get any electricity!

If you miss the slot, you can call them and arrange for them to come back, but it will probably take them 3 days to get round to you again.

Your builder should notify you when they are coming.

You can't put your own fuse in, as this has to be sealed.

HTH

[pandashoe]

thanks for your reply it's just a holiday home at the mo and no one's got i key, so i hope that they dont decide to come out before i get back over in Oct

[Bob-S]

We were given two weeks notice from builder but failed to get our keys posted to neighbour in time.

Phoned Iberdrola to make another date but they said it had been done. They did not get access to our house and we have electricity. Must be able to be done from outside the house - panel or something.
Phone Iberdrola and ask about this.

The meter is outside but they need to get into your fuse box to install or check the supply fuse which is the end one in a separate section. They then seal it with a wire and lead seal. Generally they do a whole group of houses / apartments together so the builder can disconnect his cable from that area. So the builder is the person to ask or ask one of your permanent neigbours to give you a call or email.