Replacement Consumer Unit Required?

[telectrix]

it's anything you add needs to be to current regs. not the existing equipment, as long as it "is safe for continued use". the only thing you need to alter/improve is earthing and bonding if it is not currently present.

 

[Wes1000]

Can you not fit an RCBO on the non-RCD side for the upstairs sockets as fitting it on the RCD side will not give you separation of circuits, not sure I worded that right but you know what I mean.

 

[telectrix]

Can you not fit an RCBO on the non-RCD side for the upstairs sockets as fitting it on the RCD side will not give you separation of circuits, not sure I worded that right but you know what I mean.

good point.

 

[ruston]

So what was the Electrician's advice ? Did he tell you how it could be done , or did he just decline the job?

 

[Midwest]

Can you not fit an RCBO on the non-RCD side for the upstairs sockets as fitting it on the RCD side will not give you separation of circuits, not sure I worded that right but you know what I mean.

I'm confused. The OP wants his new hob reconnected, presumably that would be in the kitchen? From the pic the kitchen sockets are on the RCD. If the hob socket is on the kitchen RFC/Radial, why does he need to be overly concerned with his upstairs sockets, or have I missed something again?

 

[Octopus]

I'm confused. The OP wants his new hob reconnected, presumably that would be in the kitchen? From the pic the kitchen sockets are on the RCD. If the hob socket is on the kitchen RFC/Radial, why does he need to be overly concerned with his upstairs sockets, or have I missed something again?

Me too. The sockets appear to be RCD protected so whats the problem??

 

[Wes1000]

The OP originally mentioned moving his upstairs sockets over to the Spare way on the RCD side of the board as well.

 

[Midwest]

The OP originally mentioned moving his upstairs sockets over to the Spare way on the RCD side of the board as well.

Think that was because his electrician gave him the 'hard sell'.

 

[Wes1000]

Then like everyone else has said, the regs are not retrospective and as long as there are no signs of damage or overheating etc the plastic CU is fine. Just fit the hob/oven.

The change to an RCBO is up to you but would improve safty a bit, like davesparks said.