In this Youtube vid it shows an electrical CU on the French/Italian border. One comment says it was done to Italians ways. One comment say it is normal to have 30A supplies, as was this. They install 30A DP MCBs as the main incommer switch, so as not to blow the main fuse. Sounds a good idea...
The CU is there as the picture. Specifications have changed so it is matter of shuffling around to use most of what is there. Yes economics - use what is there, none has been used, all new. Or if more economical a new Fusebox CU.
The idea is to remove one RCD, keeping one, with most circuits off the one RCD and four or five RCBOs. Five RCBOs is about £130.
So, first look, RCBO - £11.94.
https://mastertrade.co.uk/fusebox-rta063230b-rcbo-spn-32a-30ma-6ka.html...
The CU box is called a 'compact' and although a decent size, when an RCBO is istalled, it will fit but there is not much room at the top and those RCBOs are taller at the top. Does anyone know of another make rather than Schneider, that fit, that maker shorter RCBOs?
An update. He spoke with E-On about his supply. Two years ago when a smart meter was installed, he was with BG. The lady told him that the handover documentation tells them that when the smart meter was installed, the tails were changed from 16mm to 25mm and also documented that I he was...
That is the case with many. But if going all electric, with a 7kW plus induction hob and maybe an 11.5kW instant electric water heater or 9Kw immersion, electric UFH and a Quooker tap, etc. Something like a Garo may need to be used to de-prioritize the heating. Assuming the EV charger has...
Have not seen him yet. He was assessing going all electric with an EV charger. I asked him if his supply was man enough. So it is with him. If and when I will report back what the DNO says.
As a few have noticed, it looks like a full 100A supply with a 60A fuse, so it would be interesting...
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