Hi - I’m new - have an electric metre question

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  1. ACH123

    ACH123 Active Member

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    I got an investment property and was hoping to separate meters.

    Any electricians here who can give me guidance of the process?

    Much appreciated
     
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    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Are the properties two legally compliant dwellings eg house & GF or duplexes?

    It may be simple if they're separate buildings but very difficult if they share wiring and circuits.

    Water and gas also need to be separately metered.
     
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    Hi Alan,

    1. What state is the property in?
    2. What type of property is it?
    3. Is there an embedded network at the scheme?    ​
     
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    Thanks for the fast reply Michael :

    - property is in NSW
    - it is a dwelling house
    - currently not connected to anything as I recently settled.
     
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    Michael Mitchell Property Manager Business Member

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    So just a single house on a block of land - not part or in party with any other structures on the same block of land?
     
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    It is a dwelling house with a contemporary first floor addition on a single lot. There are currently 3 electrical meters. We were hoping to separate the first floor and ground floor + basement.

    But want to get a general idea of the electricity metering process
     
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    Yes. Just a single dwelling house on a single lot.
     
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    Are you wanting to rent each level to (three) separate parties?
     
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    You'd have to get a sparkie out to come and have a look at the wiring, and determine which meter goes where.

    Thinking of the wiring of my house (I have 3 meters too) - this will need one hell of a re-wiring to achieve something you describe.
     
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