stolen fuses

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
18/09/2007 20:53

Coming out at the weekend & really do not want to find our fuse has been stolen. Has anyone any idea what kind of fuse they use in TRNC so perhaps we can bring one with us. Thanks.

P & J

EssexOB


Joined: 29/06/2007
Posts: 80

Message Posted:
18/09/2007 22:39

Hi Wicks,



The fuse in our apartment is a 60 Amp House Service Fuse, I bought some spares from TLC in UK (tlc-direct.co.uk ) Code MM 604R. This is just the fuse not the plastic holder, couldn't those in UK.

alanka


Joined: 15/09/2007
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
19/09/2007 01:58

I've read about this on another site, where the builders, well the workforce, have no supply and have been told to just take the fuses and use the supply from houses where they are not occupied



You might find this link useful in as what to watch out for ;



http://groups.msn.com/SarconHomes-Bogaz-NorthCyprus/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=1339&LastModified=4675636370570550095



I do know somebody from this site that was talking to another member who was complaining about his supply being 'stolen/used' and as they were speaking, tbey guy who was listening watched as the workmen took the electricity supply away from the villa of the one complaining and watched as they tried to connect it to his house!!!

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
19/09/2007 10:22

see this threag wicks there are pics of the fuses.



http://www.phpbb88.com/northerncyprus/viewtopic.php?mforum=northerncyprus&t=5982&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=fuses&start=15&mforum=northerncyprus

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
19/09/2007 13:44

get yourself an A4 sheet of 5mm perspex from the UK (Glazier should be able to help), cut hole in meter cupboard and rivet in place.

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
19/09/2007 20:11

Thanks everyone, glad of the advice. Off to wholesalers tomorrow, bet they chuckle when I show them a picture of the fuse.

P & J

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
20/09/2007 14:16

Please let us know how you get on, ie Make, Ref No.

stevie-d

Susie


Joined: 06/06/2007
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
20/09/2007 16:32

We remove our fuse each time we return to Uk and put it in apartment. Then just replace it when we get back to apartment. Means no electric in apartment while we're away so have to leave fridge empty

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
20/09/2007 20:22

Went to wholesalers, the fuse is not the problem it's the carrier they have trouble getting, there are loads of different sizes. So just keep fingers crossed our is still there, they said make a note of number & the will order one for me. Guess what, I'm taking ours out when we leave this time, to much grief from my better half. Looking forward to happy hols.

P of P & J

alanka


Joined: 15/09/2007
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
21/09/2007 01:01

Quote: Means no electric in apartment while we're away so have to leave fridge empty



Me too, wish I could pass on the food rather than throw away, but I guess unless you know people personally, it's difficult to accept food.

jmg171


Joined: 19/05/2007
Posts: 183

Message Posted:
21/09/2007 01:57

Maybe i am nieve here?

what do you guys mean by takening out fuses!!! and fuses been stolen ??

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
21/09/2007 15:10

jmg171



Sadly yes, Kibtec remove fuses for non payment, so rather than pay their bill some people steal someone else's, leaving you with a bill for 90YTL, Can't just put a padlock on as the meter reader obv needs to be able to see it.

Susie


Joined: 06/06/2007
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
21/09/2007 15:31

Alanka - we have a young Turkish family in the apartment downstairs and i can now say 'Uk tomorrow' in Turkish good enough for her to smile gratefully as i had over my half used yoghurt and milk!

jmg171


Joined: 19/05/2007
Posts: 183

Message Posted:
23/09/2007 19:49

OMG!!! THE NERVE OF SOME PEOPLE

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
07/11/2008 15:26

I have got some of these fuses/carriers from the UK. First come, first served.

vaughan@sunnycyprus.net

JimmyG


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 900

Message Posted:
07/11/2008 15:48

Susie, that's exactly what we do too.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
07/11/2008 17:21

wicks

You can get the fuses in the UK as I had some bought over with no problem when mine was pinched twice.

Beware of what you put round the black plastic covering the fuse, as in our apts they all put a strip of metal across and screwed them to each side, well that's was fine for the holiday makers but as I live here and electric in constant use, my meter caught fire and left a gaping hole if I wasn't here it could have been a lot worse.

smithy

spook


Joined: 23/01/2008
Posts: 244

Message Posted:
07/11/2008 21:29

Buy a hasp & staple c/w with small bolts,drlll and fit to box , fit padlock, cut a slot in the door of the meter box to enable meter reader to see numbers & post the bill (dont forget to leave spare key with whoever looks after paying your bills whilst absent) should only take about 30 mins to fit