Board change on 16mm tails

[DNO1981]

Hello all

Just some input needed

I have 16mm meter tails & earth looks undersized coming unto the board also. I want the consumer unit changed, I understand that the tails need to be 25mm & earth 10mm I spoke with my electricity supplier who is going to get the technical department to call next Friday about changing these. Seems like it's going to take a while.

Can I get the board changed with the existing set up first, new rcbo board installed on the 16mm tails & current earth, then after upgrade the meter tails?

 

[DPG]

Heating the outdoors - it's a crazy world.

 

[Dave OCD]

I thought that's what the sun was for ? ?

 

[pc1966]

I thought that's what the sun was for ? ?

Not in Scotland...

A blinding flash of light was reported over Glasgow, turned out to be summer!

 

[DNO1981]

Yes, it's fine to get the board changed now. The best option would be to get a Henley block installed with the existing 16mm tails from the meter going in, then 25mm tails to the new board. That way, if you get the fuse upgraded the DNO/meter supplier can easily change their tails with no inconvenience to the existing installation...

Note you may need to get the meter tails changed separately by your electrical supplier - they own the meter, and the DNO look after the main head (in some areas they will liaise, but in others you may need to get both involved...)

Whoever you get to install the board should be able to give guidance on earth sizing and whether any upgrade to existing bonding will be needed.

Just had the electrician in and the incoming earth is 6mm so he wont change the board until the earth is upgraded. the bonding is also 6mm

 

[MJPD29]

Just had the electrician in and the incoming earth is 6mm so he wont change the board until the earth is upgraded. the bonding is also 6mm

If tncs then that's fair enough. 16mm live and neutral tails will be fine thoufh

 

[DNO1981]

I thought that's what the sun was for ? ?

Gets a bit chilly at night like to snuggle outside don't

If tncs then that's fair enough. 16mm live and neutral tails will be fine thoufh

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If tncs then that's fair enough. 16mm live and neutral tails will be fine thoufh

They noted its tncs earth goes directly into the CU it says PME installation
They are both correct then, earth needs upgrading before board change?

 

[MJPD29]

Gets a bit chilly at night like to snuggle outside don't

It is a

They noted its tncs earth goes directly into the CU it says PME installation
They are both correct then, earth needs upgrading before board change?

Yeah it does

 

[Dave OCD]

For everybody who takes a responsible view on reducing emissions for the sake of the planet and future generations there's somebody else who couldn't care less. I'm no Eco Warrior by any means but I really struggle with seeing any sense at all in outdoor heaters. Just put on a coat or go indoors ffs.

 

[i=p/u]

Makes.people feel a little more comfortable outside dave

 

[Dave OCD]

I just don't see any sense in it at all.

 

[DNO1981]

For everybody who takes a responsible view on reducing emissions for the sake of the planet and future generations there's somebody else who couldn't care less. I'm no Eco Warrior by any means but I really struggle with seeing any sense at all in outdoor heaters. Just put on a coat

Makes.people feel a little more comfortable outside dave

I just don't see any sense in it at all.

My nan likes to sit outside it helps her reminisce will put a coat on or thick jumper but needs to be warm can't have a fire pit because of the kids

 

[Dave OCD]

I can understand trying to accommodate your nans wishes but it's the kids who could end up with a horrible world to live in , it's bad enough already.