New kitchen does it need own fusebox or change just the mains fusebox?

[Ell4848]

New kitchen will be installed. Do we need to rewire the kitchen? The fusebox we have is ancient and our electrician has recommended to rewire kitchen then have a consumer unit just for the kitchen electrics as he said things may trip because our consumer unit is old but my builder who covers all of this said we can change the main fusebox in the house and he's included first fix electrics in his quote


We are not changing too much when it comes to the electrics, some advice would be very much appreciated

We will be replacing the kitchen light fixture that is already there(ceiling) and replacing with something similar.

The washing machine will need a new socket installed ( double socket) and plumbing as its being moved completely to the opposite side of the kitchen where it is now

Fridge is staying in same location

The gas cooker will be moved approximately 50-60cm to the left of its current location and the new gas cooker will have an electric grill inside, the previous one was all gas (new cooker will have double gas oven with electric grill)

We would want to replace all socket covers currently there as well for aesthetics
Thank you in advance

 

[brianmoooore]

I worked for a builder many moons ago, and when the electrician was off site he used a roll of the sparks 2.5 cable to pull up a bucket load of cement to the roof. Then wound it back up and said nothing.

No reason for the sparks to complain. He left a 100m reel, and got back a 105m reel.

 

[Ell4848]

No reason for the sparks to complain. He left a 100m reel, and got back a 105m reel.

Yeah I think the plasterer is going to remove it while they do it. They're a big building firm and have every trade on hand. They do huge extensions and major refurbishments so the director said it will be OK I told him whats what and he is confident its fine

 

[DPG]

Yeah I think the plasterer is going to remove it while they do it. They're a big building firm and have every trade on hand. They do huge extensions and major refurbishments so the director said it will be OK I told him whats what and he is confident its fine

So after all these posts and comments about plastering around the light, you now say they are actually going to take it down before they plaster.

Could you not have mentioned this about 15 posts up?

 

[nicebutdim]

Yeah I think the plasterer is going to remove it while they do it. They're a big building firm and have every trade on hand. They do huge extensions and major refurbishments so the director said it will be OK I told him whats what and he is confident its fine

I'll just leave a link to this salient comment:

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...and again question the wisdom of seeking advice that you fully intend to ignore, if it doesn't affirm a decision you've already taken.

 

[telectrix]

OP is fromLondon.have to make allowances. they don't know their arses from their elbows south of Birmingham. ( just look at that ridiculous round tent by the river and that Shard thing that looks like a RGB strip installed bya plumber).).

 

[Ell4848]

So after all these posts and comments about plastering around the light, you now say they are actually going to take it down before they plaster.

Could you not have mentioned this about 15 posts up?

I just got the builder and directors response. Had to ask

 

[westward10]

OP is fromLondon.have to make allowances. they don't know their arses from their elbows south of Birmingham. ( just look at that ridiculous round tent by the river and that Shard thing that looks like a RGB strip installed bya plumber).).

I'll ave u know I woz born n dragged up in the smoke.

 

[telectrix]

I'll ave u know I woz born n dragged up in the smoke.

we can't all be perfect. could make you an honorary Scouser. just make a £5K cheque out payable to:

Crisis Assistance Scouser Hostelries. Bit long winded?.

just use the initials C.A.S.H.

 

[ipf]

I'll ave u know I woz born n dragged up in the smoke.

Them southern jessies don't know true 'smoke'. ....cough!
Bleedin' Dick Van Dyke and his chimney sweeps....not to mention his accent.

 

[Ell4848]

So after all these posts and comments about plastering around the light, you now say they are actually going to take it down before they plaster.

Could you not have mentioned this about 15 posts up?

Hi All

Our electrician is installing a new fusebox just for the kitchen with new wiring
However he has made connections/boxes for our applicances to be hardwired so that it will all be connected to the new fusebox

My worry is, that we bought an expensive fridge cooker and washing machine and this may invalidate the warranty???

Does anyone know anything about this your advice would be appreciated

Thank you

 

[nicebutdim]

My worry is, that we bought an expensive fridge cooker and washing machine and this may invalidate the warranty???

It won't and it's good practice.

Edit: I should add that, if I've read your post correctly, your electrician is ensuring that a fault with one appliance won't affect power supply to any other.

 

[Ell4848]

It won't and it's good practice.

I read in some forums that people read in the manual that it invalidates warranty

 

[Ell4848]

I read in some forums that people read in the manual that it invalidates warranty

I'm going to check all the manuals tomorrow

 

[brianmoooore]

Connection should be via a fused connection unit, incorporating the same fuse rating as the plug that was cut off, but otherwise, no.

 

[nicebutdim]

I read in some forums that people read in the manual that it invalidates warranty

Think of it another way and forget about what manuals might state...

If you damaged an appliance flex and had it replaced, would you expect this to void the warranty? Consumer law would not be on the manufacturer's side, should they reject a claim under such circumstances.