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My house (I live in the UK) failed an electrical safety inspection because of a missing main supply cover. I have tried using google to find one to buy but can't find anything at all. Does anyone know how I can go about getting the right kind of cover for this? electric main

For context, the unit is connected to the electricity meter electric meter

UPDATE: I reported this to UK Power Networks after the advice I got here and they booked somebody to come out 2 days from when I called. The guy had a spare cover in his van - he collects the parts when he attends demolitions. So it was easy in the end.

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Some important UK context is missing from the other answers. In the UK this is know as the "Service Head" or main cut-out. It is the responsibility of the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO). Neither you, or your electricians are supposed to interfere with this and it is considered quite dangerous to do so as some of those exposed metal parts are before the 60-100A fuse that protects your property. A short circuit before the fuse could be very severe.

Therefore you should report this to your DNO saying you have exposed metal parts and is dangerous. They will likely come out the same day and replace the cover, or the head.

Your DNO depends upon where you live. Either search for it, or ring 105 to be put through to the appropriate local DNO.

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