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    Newlec NL2CHDPT1 replacement

    Hi. Can someone suggest a simple way to replace a Newlec NL2CHDPT1 heating controller with one which can be controlled remotely? We have an office space which people use and keep leaving the heating on high so we want to be able to check and control it over wifi. Many thanks Craig
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    Resurrection for update. I shopped around, had a few quotes from close-by Edinburgh and Leith companies. Most ranging between £1200 and £1500. Then i discovered an old guy on Facebook. He had moved the the Borders (where i live) with plans to retire but his wife has been promoting him on every...
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    C'mon guys, stop arguing. Getting flashbacks to childhood when dad would come home drunk. Hows this quote?
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    Why is the fact that it is a rental flat relevant in the decision about the type of breakers?
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    Nah, there is just one at the moment.
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    Apparently, the original quote is to fit two Contactum units.
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    Do you mean that rental agencies require certain electrical measures before they will list a property? For the last 8 years, it was an Airbnb. Before that, it was long-term lets but we never used an agency.
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    Can someone explain the reason for potentially requiring two consumer units to replace the existing one?
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    There is a photo on my original post. The flat is in Leith.
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    Had a quote from another company. Upgrade fusebaord to 12-way RCD protected board with surge protection - £590 + VAT.
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    They haven't mentioned brands or anything. just this.... "Your EICR has failed, the installation or other electrical items do not meet current regulations. Remedial work to ensure your electrical installation is safe is therefore required as follows; 1. Install new consumer unit with surge...
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    Possibly never.
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    £960 +VAT to put right. Does that seam reasonable?
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    Thanks. Haven't received the report yet. Will keep all posted.
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    Should I replace this consumer unit?

    Hello. Just after a bit of reassurance really. We had an electrical inspection carried out on a rental property and the electrician says we need a new consumer unit as the current one is too old. He said cost would be between £500-£1000 and that it he would need to source a special unit as...
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