Meter tails

Meter tails are the live and neutral power cables in the electricity meter and intake area, normally running between the meter and the consumer unit, isolator or similar intake equipment. They may be mentioned when solar, battery storage, EV charging or heat-pump work involves a consumer-unit change, a load-management sensor, a CT clamp, an isolator or a supply-capacity check. The term identifies the cables and their connection area, not the suitability of their size, route, condition, tightness or isolation.