Hello all
I had a conversation with an electrician 18 months ago, and I'm sure he said that any changes to a circuit would mean I need a new metal CU (from a modern plastic one). I'm not sure if there were other reasons for this or not.
But I've since read that if you are changing an existing circuit (such as adding sockets to a ring) or adding a new circuit in an existing free space, then you do not need to replace the CU - you can use the existing plastic one.
My CU is standard 10yo with 30mA RCD on the rings.
I just want to confirm details before I get someone in to deal with a new socket or two on an existing ring.
Thanks
I had a conversation with an electrician 18 months ago, and I'm sure he said that any changes to a circuit would mean I need a new metal CU (from a modern plastic one). I'm not sure if there were other reasons for this or not.
But I've since read that if you are changing an existing circuit (such as adding sockets to a ring) or adding a new circuit in an existing free space, then you do not need to replace the CU - you can use the existing plastic one.
My CU is standard 10yo with 30mA RCD on the rings.
I just want to confirm details before I get someone in to deal with a new socket or two on an existing ring.
Thanks