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    Electric light on boiler off. Fuse box shows no tripped circuits.

    You can probably tell, I know nothing, so reply as if talking to a five year old (sweets and pats on head excluded). I have two heaters from what I can make out. Downstairs a wall mounted non storage heater in our utility room. Upstairs a more conventional electric water boiler with old...
  2. X

    replacing mains fuse box and socket loading

    hi we moved into a house few months ago and had an electrician come out today to fix a problem with bathroom extractor fan. all fixed now. however he looked at the mains box and said that it appears that all sockets in house are in one ring circuit of 30A. thats not a good practice as i...
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    Adding fused spurs for appliances to existing ring no 30ma RCD old fuse box ?

    I have been asked to add 2 fused spurs supplying under unit dishwaher and washing machine to an existing kitchen ring. The fuse board has 3036 wire fuses and has a large 100ma RCD protecting it. TN-c-s system, earthing and bonding are fine. Is it okay to add these spurs or do I somehow have to...
  4. J

    RCD wiring into fuse box

    Just need some clarification... installing a 8kw electric shower, none previously fitted. only has a older style fuse/trip box (1989 build) In taking power from this fusebox, where should it come from and I was just going to install a separate RCD, but would I need a MCb too? ta guys
  5. S

    What amp cable? Battery and fuse box related.

    Hi, i'm currently in the process of relocating my battery for my track car and i'm having a slightly problem deciding what amp cable is needed. The vehicle is a Subaru Impreza, registered in 2000 (W). The system is set up as follows: From the battery +, there is a thick cable connecting to...
  6. K

    Is this Fuse Box Legal?

    Hi, Looking for help with this. I am renting a house from DB Roberts and I sent the attached image to the landlord (who is an Electrician) and he said it was fine as he had done it. But I am not so sure? would appreciate your comments. Thanks
  7. M

    Replacing (RCD) fuse box

    How long would it take to replace a fuse box with a new(RCD) box? Small 3 bed semi-detached house, with Aqualisa power showers,recently re-wired. Why do I ask? I (upnorth) spoke to our trusted electrician who has done work for me and my familyfor the past 20 years and asked him for a price...
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    replace an old fuse box with a new consumer unit?

    Hi I am seeking someone advice on a consumer unit. I moved into an old house about 1 year ago. There is an old fuse box board in a garage which control whole house, the electricity system in the house seems fine as it should be. But I am worrying this old style fuse box may not provide as...
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    Question about Fuse Box in New Build

    Hi There, I'm in the process of buying a new build from Barratt Homes in North East England. Upon looking round the show home the fuse box was located half way up the wall inside the store cupboard under the stairs. However after looking around the plot we are interested in buying, the fuse box...
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    Old Style Fuse Box Panel Board circa 1950's

    Advice Please : Is it possible to fit ' Earth Leakage Breaker ' via an Adapter. to this unit. Appreciate my system is Obsolete and requires updating. Trying to eliminate a few options before a Home Rewire and Up to date Fuse Panel has to be Installed. Many Thanks. Reebok.
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    Adding a circuit to a domestic fuse box

    Hi all, Could any one tell me can you add more than one circuit to an domestic supply board as I need a 13 amp feed to power the underfloor element I am installing in the bathroom it appears all the fuses are in use. Any help very gratefully recieved. Ian D
  12. D

    French Fuse Box

    A friend bought a house in France and asked me a few questions I couldn't immediately answer. I'm sure those are the same posts that are used on the back of my hifi speakers.. hang on a minute.. yes they are! There are four speaker posts, one for each phase and I assume the red one's...
  13. M

    difficult access to mains fuse box in emergency

    Hi There, I am new to forum. We bought a new house 2 months ago and the mains fuse box is in the garage. The problem is we can only enter via electric garage door. I am away a lot and my wife is scared that electricity may fuse in evening/night and she has no heat or light. The builder has...
  14. M

    Replacing fuse box query

    Just a quick question (I hope). The house fuse box is an old wire type. The solar panels currently have a dedicated RCD/MCD fusebox fitted nearby. If at some point in the future, I get the house fuse box replaced with an up to date RCD/MCD style, is it possible to replace both with a single...
  15. J

    Fuse box installed for £150 what!!!

    A medium sized electrical company near me is advertising a fuse box swap and testing for 150 its not surprising people constantly try and press you to try and get the job done cheaper when people are advertising that.
  16. M

    5 cables, 2 ways & a garage fuse box

    Anyone got any thoughts on this? I've got a job to do installing an additional fluorescent (to provide localised light for a work area) in the context of this seemingly crowded installation. The cables running from of the top of the fusebox are (from left to right) - Left knockout: 1 Power...
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    Name & age of this fuse box??

    Being doing a PIR today and came across this beauty - can somebody help me with its model/age etc? I particularly liked the fact that there wasn't an earth bar and the earths had been twisted together, outside the CU and pushed into a choc block! Its a TNS system without an earth too, plus a...
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    another old fuse box

    hi all, here's another one i saw today which i wondered about. my mate was proudly showing me his new bathroom and i thought i'd have a nose at the electrical arrangements. he too has another old 1361 fuse box, with a new 13A 30mA RCD FCU installed on the wall above said fuse box providing the...
  19. J

    our oven is tripping the fuse box

    Hi All, We have an hotpoint electrical fan oven, that is tripping the fuse box when it gets over 160 degrees, it should be able to get over 200 degrees. I thought it may be the thermostat, but why would that cut the power to the fuse box, has anyone got any tips on what to look at first...
  20. Z

    Illegal fuse box!

    Was on site today when the kitchen fitting brigade rocked up..5mins later i gets the call..kitchen fitters/electrician wouldnt do any electrical work in the kitchen..the fuse box was illegal!The consumer unit had been changed just over a year ago,and the guy had fitted a 16th split load board...

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