RCD wiring into fuse box

[jrli2008]

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

 

[Stroppy]

Does anyone else find the idea terrifying of a DIYer / inexperienced electrician swapping out his live meter tails to Henley blocks probably using B&Q non-voltage-insulated tools?!

You might shrug and say "its up to him" but it isn't, as has previously been mentioned this would be illegal work!

 

[Richard]

I'm with you will............I don't want to sound insulting but if these questions need to be asked by the OP should the OP really be carrying out the work?

Quite blatently not! I think you need to get someone in who knows what their doing.

Sorry, but thats the truth.

 

[electric will]

Thank you, glad it's not just me.