Connecting Consumer Units.

[Pete999]

It appears dal is rating us all dumb because we don't have a clue and he does... or is it the other way around

Was thinking about an apt response to Dal's obvious "I know what I'm doing , they don't post" but thought "don't add fuel to the fire" but you nailed it right on.
People think Electrics are easy, whereas we all know it's not as black and white as Mr and Mrs Public think it is. Dal obviously thinks he knows best and was coming to us for advice he didn't expect, well Dal that's how it is, you have peeded off so many Forum members with your holier than thou attitude and got what you deserved, so go on report me, dumb me, I don't give one.

 

[Dal]

Let us know how you get on.. I'm curious as to what cable (e.g. SWA) is best, according to the Spanish regs and if a switches isolator is required.

I will, the distance from the meter array for all the apartments to my CU is further than the distance from the lower CU to the upper CU so I'm going to ask at the local suppliers if the same cable will be suitable, I'll ask about the isolator but plan to put one in anyway just not sure whether to position it downstairs (preferable so I can cut off upstairs easily) or whether it has to be adjacent to the upper CU.

I'll let you know! Cheers!

 

[Rpa07]

Well it’s not rocket science is it?
Or is it?

 

[Dal]

Was thinking about an apt response to Dal's obvious "I know what I'm doing , they don't post" but thought "don't add fuel to the fire" but you nailed it right on.
People think Electrics are easy, whereas we all know it's not as black and white as Mr and Mrs Public think it is. Dal obviously thinks he knows best and was coming to us for advice he didn't expect, well Dal that's how it is, you have peeded off so many Forum members with your holier than thou attitude and got what you deserved, so go on report me, dumb me, I don't give one.

I'm not reporting anyone, I don't care enough about your posts to take the time. As for "holier than thou attitude", well I think you have that arse about face.

 

[Rpa07]

Well it’s not rocket science is it?
Or is it?

 

[pirate]

Estupido!
Oh well, I've been called worse...and frankly I thought you got some good advice Dal. There is no reason to call us trolls hiding behind a keyboard. I suggested you get an electrician in because I actually do have some experience of Spanish electrics and their often weird ways...that doesn't make me dumb, it makes me concerned/friendly/helpful as are the others you have dumbed...maybe the humour just didn't get through to you.
I hope you achieve your aim with ease, and your connections work well and safely.

 

[Spoon]

In the UK, if the tails are longer than 3 meters then a fused isolator has to be fitted, close to the meter..

 

[camerabloke]

I'm not reporting anyone, I don't care enough about your posts to take the time. As for "holier than thou attitude", well I think you have that arse about face.

If you didn’t care ,why did you dumb us then

 

[Dal]

In the UK, if the tails are longer than 3 meters then a fused isolator has to be fitted, close to the meter..

Yes there are isolators directly above the meters (RCCB/RCD?), there are supplier's fuses before the meters (screw in ceramic types). In Spain the isolators must be accessible from outside the dwelling in all cases I believe.

 

[Pete999]

If you didn’t care ,why did you dumb us then

Don't go there Mate

 

[Spoon]

Yes there are isolators directly above the meters (RCCB/RCD?), there are supplier's fuses before the meters (screw in ceramic types). In Spain the isolators must be accessible from outside the dwelling in all cases I believe.

Do you have an isolator outside the dwelling for your ground floor apartment? Could you not tap into output of that instead of near the meter then?

 

[pirate]

FYI, I know of many apartments in Spain where the isolators are not accessible externally, and I think rules on this vary...also, many apartments have "skinny" electrical supplies, so running 2 off 1 might be problematic...I had to have mine upgraded just because I put in a new hob...
...and anywhere in a wall is a wiring zone, so who knows what you might unearth...literally.

 

[Dal]

can't see a problem with henley blocking the tails and splitting off to the other CU. spanish regs . may dictate what cabling you need to do this. e.g. SWA or sheathed tails.

So the Henley block just acts as a splitter? Meter tails in and then out with suitable cable to the 2 Consumer units (via an isolator for the upper)?

 

[Dal]

Do you have an isolator outside the dwelling for your ground floor apartment? Could you not tap into output of that instead of near the meter then?

I could but that would be a more convoluted route for the conduit/cable than straight up through the floor 2.5mtrs.

 

[Midwest]

I still think is best to have an electrician carry out this particular job. OP has no experience of such a task, is unfamiliar with Spanish Wiring Regulations, and apart from pirate, is getting advice from UK electricians who have no knowledge of requirements locally.

Course trying to offer safety advice, just gets you a 'dumb' it seems. Here's me third coming up, or is it 4; I've lost count.