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    Can I add a second fuse board for an electric car charger?

    Dear all, We want to install an electric car charger, but our existing fuse board is at the back of the house and running a cable through the house will make a big mess. The electricity enters the house from the front, where we want to put the charger and that's where the meter is too. Can we...
  2. terry1969

    Replace this board

    Advice on a board to replace this please
  3. P

    63a MCB suitable for MK board.

    If anyone could help me that would be great. Wired a sub-main for an extension from an existing MK split load board in 16mm t+e. MK don't seem to make a 63a MCB for it 50 is the highest. Does anyone know which brand MCB (if there is one) suitable or will just fit in the CU? Wholesaler's...
  4. HappyHippyDad

    Will modern hagar MCB's fir this board?

    Morning... I have 2 faulty MCB's in this consumer unit (see picture). Will modern hagar MCB's fit or will I need to source the same as in the picture? Cheers all. 1600767452 Just pop in a cheeky link to @westward10 as he will definitely know! :D
  5. S

    UK Sub board

    Suggestions please. I am planning on putting a new consumer unit in my kitchen fed off my existing consumer unit. Probably off of a 50a MCB. I was thinking of a main switch 63a, 6 way then using rcbo's for each circuit. Does anyone know if it is ok to swap a 100a main switch for a 63a? Does...
  6. D

    UK BS88 fuse board on a new installations

    I was wondering, are BS88 fuse boards still used on some new installations especially industrial and even commercial. And if so would that be ok with the regulations or not because its not retrospective. I know they are quite outdated and its hard to find a electrical wholesaler selling BS88...
  7. D

    Using plastic glands on a metal board...arrggg

    So this has been asked a few times but still not 100% clear on this I have to add a cable to a an existing 17th ed board , all the existing cabling is rear entry but this isn’t possible for my new cable. So Im going to cut a 20mm hole in the bottom and use a 20mm plastic stuffing gland to run...
  8. Dartlec

    Skeleton board install in Mantel cupboard and extending single insulated cables

    Had to do a CU change in this lovely heat, so naturally it was a bit of a bugger... Replacing a Wylex skeleton board with Type 2 breakers for a Wylex skeleton board, as client wanted it to remain hidden. The previous board "enclosure" was made up of the nasty brown plastic front (always...
  9. B

    Ring down at board but connected ??

    Hi all hoping you use can help, came across an issue when carrying EIC on new build installation that was wired by another spark and I am testing it. The strangest thing is there is 3 rings in the house that have been wired, kitchen, upstairs and downstairs. But there is also another ring wired...
  10. J

    A few Qs for non - domestic board move

    Hi I am a sparks from the 15th Ed, did 16, 17 and last year 18th. I am out of practice though as have been office based for 12+ years in a different industry with only doing minor stuff for myself (in conjunction with Building Control) and minor non-domestic works. Like many I may have to...
  11. mak

    Schneider board main switch TP-N and 4-pole

    What's the difference between the two, one isolates N the other does not, got me confused when I was testing continuity between E-N, then I realized N was not isolated.
  12. J

    3 phase distribution board

    I’ve got an old DB at work that I’ve had a look at and can see they’ve used the main earth into it and tied it to the neutral connection at the board is this correct?
  13. M

    UK Can I add an extra board or sub board to my old (1970's) fuse board?

    Hello everyone, This is my first post and I am looking for some good ,solid and honest advice. I'm a pretty confident all rounder (Carpenter by trade) but am reluctant to go in too deep on this one. I am hoping that your expertise and well earned knowledge could explain what for yourselves is...
  14. W

    Is connector block allowed inside a fuse board?

    Hi all, wondering if someone can clarify this or refer me to a regulation regarding using connector block inside a Consumer Unit, I have some cables that are being moved the the RCD section of the CU but are too short and there is no practical way to get more length without making a mess. I’ve...
  15. M

    Opinion on board change

    hi guys Got asked to look at a job the other day. Sweet old lady in a mobile park. She had an electrician come out to do a socket. After doing it he told her the consumer unit needed changing as it was dangerous. This obviously worried her. He quoted £600. Hadnt dine anything else other...
  16. P

    Hager split load board - 1 RCD tripping but not the other.

    Hi folks, My first post so hello! I’ve just put in a Hager 10 way split load CU at my in-laws and a new main isolator switch. They previously had an old rewireable fuse board, supply is via a 60A fuse and TT earth arrangement. No issues previously that I’m aware of. I didn’t get time to do any...
  17. Q

    UK Ryefield Board

    Hi, we are installing 3 x 3 phase sub mains from a Ryefield Board in a new warehouse, can I connect the SWA’s feeding the sub mains directly to the Ryefield Board, or do I need to install isolators, then connect to the Ryefield Board. There is a cut out, meter and isolator before the Ryefield Board.
  18. F

    EICR, Sub Mains from Panel Board

    My guvnor recons that all submains from the main Distribution Panel, should go via metered supplies. Although they are all for one customer who owns the building. Any reg on this, as I would like to look it up! Whether BS7671 or a Building reg.
  19. W

    Rcd Tripping On Dual Board

    Hi, ive added some outdoor led lights to the downstairs lighting circuit. there are a few 24v lights which are powered by 3 x led drivers (15w, 15w, 20w) there's a few PIRs controlling the lights as well. Ive protected them with their own rcd 30ma spur and a 1amp bs1362. the lighting...
  20. J

    Extension sub fuse board were do tails go to ?

    Connecting up a fuse board in an new extension we’re will the tails go to connect to the supply and get power . thanks

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