Do I need a new Consumer Unit?

[LloydusT]

Hi,

I'm playing with the idea depending on cost, of adding an small ensuite using a saniflo pump. I have linked a picture below of my consumer unit. Does my unit have RCD protection? Would I need a new consumer unit/RCD protection or would a spur off the ring, fcu etc etc be fine? don't want to start getting quote and messing people about if its going to be costly.

Thanks

 

[Deleted member 26818]

What you have there is a 100mA front end RCD. Which indicates that you have a TT installation.
If your ensuite contains either a bath or a shower, there is a requirement to protect any circuits of that room with 30mA RCD protection.
If however it will just be a toilet, then depending on type of cable or the method of installation of the cables you may well not require 30mA RCD protection.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

If RCD protection is required to circuits in the ensuite this could be achieved without a CU change..which would be less costly.
However the safety of the installation could be enhanced with a properly thought out CU change,and the risk of losing all power removed if the one RCD you have at present trips......worth considering.