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Is maintenance of existing isolation switch mine or OVO's responsibility?

  • July 18, 2023
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My electrical supply regularly trips but it is only the main isolator switch that trips not any RCDs in the consumer board.

I am told that the existing isolator switch is probably faulty and OVO consider that this is chargeable item.

Surely OVO have a duty of care to replace their own faulty equipment? I do not own this and it is existing equipment- is this correct that I should pay?

Best answer by Blastoise186

Updated on 19/08/25 by Ben_OVO

 

 

Hi @Switcher ,

I’m a forum volunteer here. I don’t work for OVO.

I’m afraid maintenance of isolator switches do fall outside of OVO’s responsibility and come within your realm. There’s a guide on the forum that may help.

Suppliers are only responsible for installing them. After that, it’s up to you.

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  • July 18, 2023

Updated on 19/08/25 by Ben_OVO

 

 

Hi @Switcher ,

I’m a forum volunteer here. I don’t work for OVO.

I’m afraid maintenance of isolator switches do fall outside of OVO’s responsibility and come within your realm. There’s a guide on the forum that may help.

Suppliers are only responsible for installing them. After that, it’s up to you.