AndyBuzz
DIY
Hi guys - seeking an opinion or possibly experience of the same issue.
I have a spark engaged to do a fair bit of upgrade, been here for 35 years so current installation is well behind current regs !
The main job I asked the spark to do was fit a modern consumer unit in my outbuilding / garage. Rightly - he has gone back to the main board and advised the current armoured is only capable of 40 amps under current regs. However it did pass an insulation test. We plan to upgrade to 16mm for 60 amp capable so can later do an EV charge point . I've bought the ducting.
But - as my main house meter is old - he suggested asking for a smart meter - and at same time get an isolation switch fitted. Makes his works easier. Good idea and I arranged this with my Energy provider. It was fitted on Wednesday.
Not happy - he fitted an ordinary modern Economy 7 meter - not a smart one as promised.
Gobsmacked - he said FYI despite the main fuse saying 100 amps there is only a 60 amp fitted. He scratched up the 100amp label. He said refer to your power distributor.
So - question - has anyone come across a main fuse that says one thing and is fitted with another (less) ?
Where do I stand - it's never been touched since original installation.
Now I think I'm buggered. Can't run all that with 60 amp main fuse ?
My electrician says we are stuck and I have to contact SSE.
Does the power distributor have any responsibility ?
Many thanks
I have a spark engaged to do a fair bit of upgrade, been here for 35 years so current installation is well behind current regs !
The main job I asked the spark to do was fit a modern consumer unit in my outbuilding / garage. Rightly - he has gone back to the main board and advised the current armoured is only capable of 40 amps under current regs. However it did pass an insulation test. We plan to upgrade to 16mm for 60 amp capable so can later do an EV charge point . I've bought the ducting.
But - as my main house meter is old - he suggested asking for a smart meter - and at same time get an isolation switch fitted. Makes his works easier. Good idea and I arranged this with my Energy provider. It was fitted on Wednesday.
Not happy - he fitted an ordinary modern Economy 7 meter - not a smart one as promised.
Gobsmacked - he said FYI despite the main fuse saying 100 amps there is only a 60 amp fitted. He scratched up the 100amp label. He said refer to your power distributor.
So - question - has anyone come across a main fuse that says one thing and is fitted with another (less) ?
Where do I stand - it's never been touched since original installation.
Now I think I'm buggered. Can't run all that with 60 amp main fuse ?
My electrician says we are stuck and I have to contact SSE.
Does the power distributor have any responsibility ?
Many thanks