Should I upgrade my electricity meter or not?

[Paul36x]

My household uses about 500w-1750w and was on a 16 amp breaker until I bought a new 8000w shower heater. I now have a 40amp breaker and all the cables have been upgraded, everything but the meter. I still have a 5/15 amp meter and the question is if it is absolutely necessary to have this upgraded to a 15/45 amp meter.

I only use maximal 8 amp all day long except when I'm taking a shower my usage hits 40 amps for 5-10 minutes a day. It's just 10 euro for a new meter but I'd rather keep this one unless it absolutely has to be upgraded.

 

[djboyd]

10 Euro? I'm guessing 17th edition may not apply!

 

[ian.settle1]

Where are you asking this for Nederlands or Thailand as per your previous posts?

 

[Paul36x]

Thailand, is there a difference?

 

[ezzzekiel]

dont they have electricians in thai?
if you only use 8amps all day wouldnt it be cheaper to buy batteries?