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  1. M

    "Pretty" or "Smart" consumer unit options.

    I missed this post on the first pass. What make/model is that ?
  2. M

    "Pretty" or "Smart" consumer unit options.

    It could be possible. I hadnt considered that, but it would mean raising it up higher, meaning my partner couldnt access it in my absense. All the meter and tails are in the cupboard outside, the only stuff inside is the CU. I dont mind trunking and other boxing around the CU, as that can be...
  3. M

    "Pretty" or "Smart" consumer unit options.

    Ok I mis-spoke, saying a ring will trip "quicker" was perhaps poor wording. Obviously the breakers will all break at similar speeds. I meant that with an increasing current situation, a smaller breaker will trip at a lower current threshold, i.e. "sooner". So the plugs are rated at 13a, if...
  4. M

    "Pretty" or "Smart" consumer unit options.

    Fault finding is just one reasoning. Say, for example, we want to re-decorate a room. Its easier to isolate just that room, then we can pull the sockets, and switches off the wall and have at it without worry, than either isolating the whole floor, or not turning the power off at all, and just...
  5. M

    "Pretty" or "Smart" consumer unit options.

    Of course its not nessecary. Neither are RCBOs, or AFDDs. RCDs are fine (at the moment, until the regs madate otherwise). But like RCBOs, Radials give you more granularity of control over your power, and make isolating faults a lot easier and mean you can have lower rated breakers in the CU...
  6. M

    "Pretty" or "Smart" consumer unit options.

    These are already on my list of maybes. Multi row gives a fair bit more flexibility space wise. It is, but theres no mention of 90° rotation, only 180. The number of total ways needed are still up in the air. I am contemplating moving to a more european style radial system per room rather...
  7. M

    "Pretty" or "Smart" consumer unit options.

    Disclaimer: Not a pro sparky, so i have no intention of doing this myself, but I am looking for options that I can then take to someone qualified. I am looking to replace the consumer unit in our house for a number of reasons, and its location means that it is directly visible by anyone coming...
  8. M

    Hottub running hot. What to do?

    My experience does not replace your experience. There is no reason both cannot co-exist. Most manufs you have talked to say its fine. All the ones i have had dealings with over my 40+ years have had issue with any modifications. They are likely different manufs to yours, hence the...
  9. M

    Hottub running hot. What to do?

    Yes, i have, and in my personal experience, manufs take a dim view of any alterations to any part of the product within the warranty period. This may not be the case with this unit, but going by precident, i expect that it might. Hence my post here. Do you really think I would point the...
  10. M

    Hottub running hot. What to do?

    Its literally right at the back of the house within reach of the house itself. So less than 5m (the length of the cable that came with it). Allowing about 0.5m for the cable to go in the window and down to the indoor socket. Like I suggested earlier in the thread, the problem of the socket...
  11. M

    Hottub running hot. What to do?

    I never said I wouldnt change it. In fact i said in the first post that seems like the only sensible option. (although i suggested going for a 16a connector instead but a better socket is also worth a try) But I wont make irreversible changes to a brand new purchase until its proven working...
  12. M

    Hottub running hot. What to do?

    We're kind of going round in circles now guys. Thanks for the input.
  13. M

    Hottub running hot. What to do?

    It is, but this was during the initial heat up phase from cold, so the heater was running full time to get the water from 18°c (current tap water temp) to 38°c Takes a little over 30minutes to get a 1°c increase in temp so it has to run for around 12-15hrs flat out from cold. Once its at temp...
  14. M

    Hottub running hot. What to do?

    But in doing so you have damaged the product outside of what could be considered normal wear and tear which, imho, would constitute voiding the warranty. Like if you tripped with scissors and cut a gash in the side of the hot tub, or dropped tea directly into the electrics. Thats human error...
  15. M

    Hottub running hot. What to do?

    I am guessing, it might not, but I would think that direct permanent physical alteration to the product potentially affecting its operation would be considered a warranty issue. If it wasn't a factory molded plug, I would have gotten shot of that in a heartbeat. I might check out the other end...
  16. M

    Hottub running hot. What to do?

    The plug is brand new so, as you might expect, its clean as a whistle. Internally i have no idea, as its molded, but all the pins seem solid, and the cable isnt loose, so i would have to assume its all good. The only other option is to cut it off and replace it, which probably voids the...
  17. M

    Hottub running hot. What to do?

    Thanks all for the replies. The plug, which is molded to the cable, looks in perfect external condition so i dont think its a fault there, i think its likely just high constant load. It just surprised me that it would get that warm. I will look at upgrading the cable / getting a dedicated feed...
  18. M

    Hottub running hot. What to do?

    Hi all, I am new here, and a DIYer, so please be gentle. I recently bought an Intex portable hottub. One of the inflatable ones like the Lay-Z-Spa units. The unit claims it is only pulling 2400w and comes with a pre-fitted 13a socket with an inline RCD, and I confirmed this with an inline...

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